Vacancy | Club Secretary (Voluntary)

Do you....

• Have a passion for football administration?

• Want to help Bristol Rovers Women’s Football Club operate daily

• Want to work for an award winning grassroots Women’s Football Club?

Then please apply for the role of Club Secretary here at Bristol Rovers Women’s Football Club!

We are seeking to employ a dynamic individual to support the administration of our women’s football teams who play in steps 5 & 7 of the Women’s Football Pyramid.

We are seeking someone who is knowledgeable and passionate about football adminstration. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of our team managers to ensure both teams are able to operate effectively. This will involve attending League Annual General Meeting (AGM’s), Special General Meeting (SGM’s) and the occasional evenings.

Job Title: Club Secretary

Reports to: First-Team Manager & Development Team Manager

Job Purpose: Responsible for administrative operations of the football club

Core Duty: To ensure that all club administration is complete on a weekly basis to ensure the club can operate within its retrospective leagues.

Type of Position: Voluntary (up to 5 hours a week)

Additional Benefits:

• Bristol Rovers branded uniform

• Discount in Bristol Rovers Club shop

• Internal CPD training opportunities

• Opportunities for further training and qualifications if & when required

• The chance to be part of an award winning Women’s football team attached to a male professional football club

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• To be the primary contact for the Bristol Rovers Women’s FC

• To complete the club affiliation process for both First Team & Development Team

• Manage the clubs account on the FA Whole Game System (WGS)

• Attend both squads’ respective League AGM’s & SGM’s

• Ensure that all volunteer staff are/or in the process of an enhanced DBS check

• Ensure that all volunteer staff have the relevant qualifications for their specific roles

• Ensure players are registered on all relevant platforms

• Complete International Clearance Forms when required

Desired Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• FA Enhanced DBS check (or able to complete one)

• Knowledge or experience of grassroots football

• Understanding of safeguarding best practice

• High quality communicator in person, telephone, email and other appropriate forms

• Adaptable with a flexible positive attitude

• Understanding & commitment towards equality, diversity and inclusion

• Act as a role model by displaying the appropriate values and standards of Bristol Rovers Women’s FC

How to Apply

Please send an email outlining your suitability for the role to our 1st Team Manager, Nathan Hallett-Young, via careers@bristolroverscommunity.org.uk

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed daily and suitable applicants will be contacted to arrange an informal telephone / zoom interview. Once suitable candidates are appointed the application window will close.

More About Us

Bristol Rovers Women’s FC is part of Bristol Rovers Community Trust which is the official charity of Bristol Rovers Football Club. We are a dynamic, progressive and award winning charity and female football team working with a wide spectrum of the community. We give people the opportunity of enhancing and improving their life choices through first class sports provision.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, validation of references & completion of a probationary period.

Bristol Rovers Women’s FC is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all genders and ethnic backgrounds.