Chief Operating Officer (COO) Hartlepool United Football Club

Details

Post: Full time post



Salary:
Competitive + Pension + KPI related bonus



Location:
Victoria Park, TS24 8BZ

To apply please send CV and covering letter by clicking the Apply button and include the following details:

* Availability / required notice period

* Current salary and salary expectation

Closing date for applications is 27th November 2020 (with early applications preferred).

Please note that due to the anticipated high level of interest in the role we will not be able to provide individual feedback on applications.

Overview

Hartlepool United Football Club is a professional association football club based in Hartlepool, County Durham, England. The team currently competes in the National League, the fifth tier of English football. Following purchase of HUFC by Chairman Raj Singh in 2017 the Club has been progressing football and commercial business plans with the ultimate aspiration to return to the football league and to deliver a new stadium development at Victoria Park. The position of Chief Operating Officer represents an incredible opportunity for the correct candidate to join that journey and to help shape the next chapter in the Club's remarkable history.

Key Responsibilities

* Reporting to the Board of Directors and Chairman.

* Overall responsibility for off-field commercial and operational budgets and targets ensuring value for money is achieved throughout the business

* Leading and inspiring delivery of best in class operational and commercial solutions.

* Day to day line management and development of operations including Ticketing, Retail, Matchday, Commercial, Grounds & Facility, Football Administration.

* Developing improved operational control systems alongside the finance team.

* Working closely with commercial team members to identify and deliver new commercial opportunities and growth.

* Overall responsibility for H&S including fulfilment of relevant ground criteria.

* Representing the club at all meetings with the National League and relevant governing authorities.

* Being the Club spokesperson with media and press when required.

* Supporting the 1st team manager where necessary to ensure smooth delivery of football operations including with facility requirements.

* Leading development of volunteer resource and supporter participations.

* Supporting development of a full Club football pathway programme and the Community Foundation.

* Integrating with site development plans and project team.

Candidate Requirements

* Proven senior management track record with relevant sector experience.

* Ability to lead by example and to be hands-on in delivering change.

* Ability to inspire people with varying skill sets from various departments.

* Ability to handle pressure and to satisfy multiple stakeholders to deadline.

* Strong presentational skills and media awareness.

* Track record of delivering value for money with financial budgets and targets.

* Flexibility with working hours to suit the demands of the business including attendance on home matchdays.

* Excellent organisation and time management skills.

* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and manage lasting relationships.

* An enthusiastic, committed and self-driven individual who wants to deliver success