The Premier League is responsible for the development of the Professional game coaching workforce in partnership with the Professional Game partner organisations (Premier League, The FA, EFL, PFA, LMA, LCA) via the ongoing delivery of the Integrated Coaching Strategy (ICS.) The Premier League have developed a long-term strategy, the Elite Coaching Plan (ECP), with the vision of developing a world-leading coaching development system that is productive, role-enhancing, diverse and inclusive.
The purpose of the role will be to support in the delivery of the vision of the ECP (Elite Coaching Plan), to develop a world-leading coaching development system. The role will have a particular focus on project managing and supporting the delivery of coaching programmes and provision to the professional game.
Who we are The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 880 million homes in 188 countries.
We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.
The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.
Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.
The role
Provide planning and project management services to support the delivery of Elite Coaching Plan (ECP) projects and programmes
To lead on the development and delivery of performance analysis provision across ECP coach development programmes
To work closely with the Coaching Insights Manager to analyse the impact of the ECP
Be Innovative in developing the processes used to deliver ECP projects including but not limited to digital provision and the evolution of communication channels with coaches
Lead the planning and management for delivery of workshops and conferences
Work closely with the Coach Development Manager(s) / Programme Lead(s) to support and evolve the learning design and delivery elements of the PL Coach Development Programmes
Create and manage project systems and structures including the following:
o Budget planning, forecasting and tracking;
o Project planner, tracker, analysis of KPI’s and review system;
o Resource management (on-line Learning Management system).
o Quality Assurance and standards; and
o Risk and Issue management
o Calendar management
Work closely with the Coaching Planning and Projects Manager to ensure that systems and processes across ECP projects are coherent
Manage and collaborate with stakeholders including all professional clubs (Coaches, Academy Managers, Heads of Coaching, other senior Club staff) and other Professional Game Partners (including the PFA, EFL, The FA, LCA and the LMA) ensuring effective working relationships
Support the relationship with partner Higher Educations Institutions, leading on enrolment for coaches on Premier League Development Programmes
Ensure effective communication with and deployment of Premier League mentor and consultant pool
Represent the Premier League in relation to Coaching matters with Clubs and other football bodies where relevant
Perform any other duties or responsibilities as the Premier League may reasonably require
Requirements for the role
Experienced project manager with experience of managing projects within an elite sporting environment.
Strong understanding of the principles of Youth Development in a football environment
Demonstration of effective stakeholder management
High-level communication (oral and written) skills
High-level in designing and developing presentations.
High level emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
High-level planning and organisational skills
High-level efficiency in using technology
Experience of implementing a project vision
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About The Premier League
The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 880 million homes in 188 countries.
We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.
The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.
