Partnerships and Infrastructure Manager (maternity cover)

Job Description

Partnerships and Infrastructure Manager (maternity cover)

Job Description

Reporting to:

Head of Sport

Direct reports: None

Hours worked: Full time 35 hours per week

Salary: £25,000 to £30,000

Location: Remote with travel across England.

Purpose of the Job:

• To develop and expand the boccia community infrastructure, increasing access and participation.

• To build and strengthen strategic partnerships that create more opportunities for people to play boccia.

• To coordinate and deliver the implementation of Boccia England’s action plans within key place-based locations

Role Purpose

The Partnership and Infrastructure Manager will lead the development, coordination, and delivery of Boccia across key regions in the UK. The role focuses on driving participation growth within communities by working in partnership with key stakeholders, including Leisure providers, Active Partnerships, and National charities, to create inclusive and sustainable opportunities.

Key Accountabilities and Objectives

Accountability and Objectives

Strategic Focus

Support the co-ordination and delivery of agreed operational plans and programme by providing quarterly reports on performance against the targets in the annual delivery plan, for the board and key stakeholders.

Drive the development of boccia delivery in key regions, aligned with Sport England place-based investment priorities.

Collect, collate and report data, insight and learning related to the delivery of the Boccia England operational plan • Support the implementation of the People Plan for our external workforce at a local level

where identified

• Work with colleagues to secure new funding to resource the development and growth of boccia in regions.

Relationship Building - Lead the initiation and development of a nationwide regional community boccia infrastructure model.

· Develop and manage a network of key partners to create opportunities that connect, engage, and empower physically disabled people and wider communities through a range of Boccia initiatives.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key identified partners to ensure Boccia England maximizes the opportunities to grow the sport of boccia

Plan, promote, and deliver engagement events such as the Big Boccia Conversation, creating opportunities for partners and stakeholders to network, share ideas, and

explore ways to increase participation in Boccia and disability sport. Collaborate with colleagues to establish new clubs, strengthen school engagement, and ensure the sustainability of participation growth.

Programme Development

• Promote and support the delivery of Try Boccia, providing partners with the tools, resources, and guidance required to deliver inclusive Boccia sessions across a range of

community settings Support the development of local and regional Boccia communities, building their

capacity to deliver sustainable participation opportunities across clubs and Try Boccia

sites. Deliver a roadmap of initiatives across key locations to drive participation through a

Finance and Budget Management - Ensure effective processes are in place to manage and report on budgets.

• Coordinate annual budget planning and monitoring of performance against budgets.

Effectively manage and monitor the specific budgets for participation and development programmes, with clear means of measuring progress.

• With the senior leadership team, ensure the preparation of relevant and appropriate quarterly financial reports to the Board.

EDI and Safeguarding

Promote and embed equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of work. Ensure accessibility and inclusive practices are integrated into all working processes, creating a workplace and culture that is welcoming, equitable, and representative of all communities.

Promote the safety, welfare, and well-being of everyone to ensure full compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures.

• report all safeguarding concerns in line with policies and legislation.

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and protective environment for all within Boccia England’s workplace and community

General Requirements

Manage own workload effectively.

Be committed to continuous improvement.

• Provide excellent and timely customer service with both internal and external communications.

• Use and share knowledge and expertise to promote boccia and develop Boccia England.

Be an advocate for Boccia England and the sport of boccia.

• Support the wider Boccia England team to ensure business objectives are achieved

• Any other tasks or responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Head of Sport and commensurate with the responsibilities of the post.

Person Specification

	Essential	Desirable
Skills &Abilities	Ability to lead, motivate and developteams Effective use of Ms Office programmesand other relevant technologyExcellent communication skills, both oraland writtenNetworking skills across a range of sectorsGood organisational and timemanagement skillsAnalytical and problem-solving skillsGood financial awarenessAbility to be proactiveAbility to work on own initiative and underpressureAbility to self-motivateAbility to work within a team structureAbility to develop effective workingrelationships Ability to self-assess and beopen to feedback	• Ability to present to large groups• Negotiation and influencing skills
GeneralAttributes	Professional attitudeMotivated and results drivenRespectful and inclusiveHonest and fairCommitted to equality and diversityCar owner and driver or ability to travelindependently
Knowledge	Knowledge of the national sportlandscape, and the key stakeholders inrelation to national, regional and localdelivery of sport and physical activityA strong understanding of sport fordevelopment Knowledge of Sport England programmesand priorities Knowledge and understanding of currenttrends that affect the sports sectorincluding National Governing Bodies,charities and the voluntary sector	• Strong working knowledge of boccia• Knowledge and understanding ofworkforce within sport Knowledge and understanding ofthe education system Knowledge and understanding ofcompetition structures andpathways Knowledge of classification indisability sportKnowledge of marketing andcommunications.
Experience	• A strong understanding of disability sport and the implications for disabled people participating and performing in sport Understanding of the structure of Government Agencies and other key stakeholders Understanding of data and insight in relation to sport and participation	Experience of working in a sport or charity setting, preferably disability
	Experience of partnership working Experience of sport development Experience of managing multiple projects Experience of building and managing a team Experience of strategic and operational planning and delivery Experience of working with funders and partners to deliver funded programmes of fundraising and income streams including experience of generating income through fund-raising, grant applications and business proposals	sports Experience of working with corporate partners Experience of working with volunteers Involvement with sports clubs
Qualification and Training	Experience of budget management Degree in Sport Management or equivalent