Area Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title
Job Holder
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Hours:

Area Manager
Vacant
Chief Operating Officer / Deputy CEO
N/A
35 hour per week

Salary Band:

£28,000 - £34,000

Main Duties:

1.  Managing resources to deliver projects or programmes
2.  Operational

day-to-day

planning

and

performance

management

3.  Monitoring budgets and outputs within area
4.  Support compliance

1.  Managing resources to deliver projects or programmes

Coordinates resources to support the effective delivery of projects and programmes.

Key Responsibilities include:

•  Overseeing quality of delivery and ensuring provision aligns with the Foundation’s

Quality Manual and Strategy.

•  Ensuring programmes remain on budget and targets are achieved.
•  Building  strong  external  relationships  with  partners,  donors,  employers,  and

agencies.
Identifying and developing new opportunities to grow provision.

•
•  Supporting  the  wider  Foundation  team  as  required,  including  cross-departmental

projects.

•  Formalise  the  partnership  arrangements  for  all  those  involved  in  local  delivery,
ensuring that stakeholder interests are protected while the potential impact of the
programme is maximised.

•  Working alongside colleagues, identify funding opportunities to enhance, add value
or initiative programme delivery within outreach centres. Where appropriate take a
lead on completing funding application.

•  Assist  and/or  advise  the  teacher/tutor/coach  with  the  planning  and  delivery  of

sessions as required.

•  Assess efficiency of programmes within the Outreach programmes.
•  Establish and extend relationships with members of local partnerships and boards.
•  Develop links/partnerships with other agencies and work collaboratively with a range

of agencies to have the most impact.

•  Contribute  to the  sharing of  practice,  attendance at  local  and  regional  networking
forums which could include representing Foundation of Light at local and regional
events.

2.  Operational planning and day-to-day performance management

Supports operational planning and monitors day-to-day performance to ensure activities run
efficiently.

Key Responsibilities include:

•  Developing provision mapped to national standards.
•  Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure appropriate referrals.
•  Building  partnerships  with  employers

to  create  work  experience  and

job

opportunities.

•  Tracking participant outcomes.
•  Delivering  donor  care  and  key  account  management  to  maintain  strong  external

relationships.

•  Promoting participant achievements via case studies, awards, and social media.
•  Delivering engaging and relevant sessions to participants where required.
•  Understand the demographics of outreach areas and where FOL projects can make

a positive impact.

3.  Monitoring budgets and outputs within area

Monitors budgets and outputs to ensure financial control and delivery against plans.

Key Responsibilities include:

•  Overseeing data input and administration for all outreach programmes.
•  Submitting regular programme data.
•  Attending and contributing to programme standardisation meetings.
•  Producing accurate reports for management and funders.
•  Ensuring databases are accurate and updated in line with the impact strategy.
•  Contributing to self-assessment processes and developmental planning.
•  Overseeing learner impact data collection and entry onto MIS systems.
•  Leading on quality assurance, including observations of teaching and learning.
•  Using Float to aid timetabling and resource planning.

4.  Support compliance

Supports compliance with financial, regulatory, and organisational requirements.

Key Responsibilities include:

•  Ensuring  compliance  with  safeguarding,  GDPR,  health  and  safety,  equality  and

diversity, and other legislation.

•  Ensuring  all  staff  complete  mandatory  training  and  records  are  maintained  on

PeopleHR.

•  Maintaining  accurate  learner  and  programme  records  for  internal  and  external

reporting.

•  Conducting regular audits of delivery, systems, and environments.
•  Ensuring  all  provision  is  compliant  with  Ofsted,  funder,  and  awarding  body

standards.

Other duties:

You will be required to undertake other duties from time to time as required.

Any potential permanent changes to your role will be discussed, and agreement reached
prior  to  being  undertaken.  You  will  be  notified  of  any  permanent  change  in  writing.    In
addition to your normal duties, you may be required to undertake additional or other duties
as necessary to meet the needs of the Foundation of Light.

Staff are required to work with volunteers in a way of mutual respect and commitment to
organisational  goals  and  objectives.  This  includes  staff  who  do  not  directly  supervise
volunteers but may engage with them within the organisation.

Behaviour and professional expectations:

•  Maintain working practices in line with Foundation of Light Equality and Diversity,
Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies; self-awareness of own responsibility
in these areas

•  Embed EDI and safeguarding in all aspects of work
•  Assist in data collection and analysis providing accurate management information

systems for data led decisions

•  Ensure regulatory and legislative requirements are met at all times
•  Conduct  should  reflect  the  Staff  Behaviour  Policy  (Code  of  Conduct);  uphold

Foundation core values (as shown below) at all times

•  Maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.
•  Attend working groups and CPD session as required
•  Build  strong  internal  relationships  and  work  in  collaboration  with  colleagues  to

achieve the end goal

•  Ensure positive organisational messages and culture are maintained
•  Contribute to good housekeeping across all Foundation sites and equipment
•  Follow the laid down policies and procedures at all times
•  Work within the established administrative and financial systems to ensure smooth

running and quality of projects

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
All individuals will be treated equally and fairly in the application of this procedure. All reasonable
requests to accommodate requirements in terms of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage
and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation
will be made.

Safeguarding Statement
We expect all staff, volunteers and partners to share our commitment to maintaining a culture of
vigilance,  and  believe  that  all  staff,  volunteers  and  partners  have  a  responsibility  to  report  any
concerns about the welfare of any child, young person or adult at risk.

Foundation of Light Values:
Innovative, Passionate, Excellence, Collaborative, Integrity, Agile.

Essential (E)
or Desirable
(D)

How Assessed
(CV, I,
Observation)

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Requirement

Skills and Abilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong planning, organisation, and time management
Ability to lead, supervise, and motivate staff and coaches
Strong interpersonal and community engagement skills
Ability to design and deliver high-quality football sessions
ICT and administrative competence, including reporting
systems
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Negotiation and partnership-building skills

Personal Attributes

Self-motivated, confident, and resilient
Commitment to Foundation of Light’s objectives and values
Positive, enthusiastic, punctual, and reliable
Flexible, adaptable, and open-minded
Commitment to personal and professional development
Professional, approachable, and participant-focused
manner
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and school
holidays

Knowledge & Understanding

Knowledge of grassroots and community football structures
Understanding of safeguarding, GDPR, and data protection
Awareness of issues affecting participation in community
activities
Familiarity with charity, education, youth work or sport-for-
development sectors

Experience

Experience managing community programmes
Experience supervising and developing staff
Experience delivering or overseeing community sessions in
community/school settings
Experience of budget monitoring and reporting
Experience building partnerships with schools, clubs, and
community networks
Experience tracking outcomes and reporting to funders
Experience in charity, education, or sport sectors

GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
Qualification (or higher) in sport, youth work or education
Degree (or equivalent professional experience)
Full UK driving licence

Qualifications

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