Apprenticeship Vacancies
Hampshire FA is looking to fill five new apprenticeship positions in coaching, business administration and customer service.
Hampshire FA is excited to offer the opportunity for five individuals to join the organisation in exciting new apprenticeship positions.
You can find details of all five roles, as well as the link to apply to each role, below.
For any further information please email mandie.willis@wearescl.co.uk
Deadline for applications is Wednesday 30th June 2021
Hampshire FA is an equal opportunities employer. You can find more information at the bottom of this page or on our Diversity & Inclusion page.Apprenticeship vacancies
Summaries of each role and the link to apply can be found below:
Apprenticeship Summary:
This is a great opportunity for an individual that loves football, to work within a football led environment providing administration support to the football development team.
• Support delivery of Hampshire FA Youth Engagement Strategy to ensure young people are heard, safeguarded and empowered
• Lead on creating a Youth Network which engages proactive young people in the decision making process for football in Hampshire
• Lead local delivery of FA Pokémon Youth Futsal Cup
• Support Development Team event delivery - leading on venue liaison, planning and event admin
• Support Clubs and Leagues FDO with transition to new Accreditation programme and associated annual health check process
• Manage Development Team kit and equipment and process of loaning equipment to members
• Provide general admin support to members of the Development Team
• Adhere to Hampshire FA finance protocols, processing payments and invoices as required
• Ensure that customers are correctly invoiced through the Whole Game System to make payment
• Support maintenance of the FA Safeguarding Operation Standards and assist the Safeguarding Team as required
• Carry out appropriate Safeguarding Risk Assessments for any venues used and events delivered
• Ensure that all participants are aware of how/encouraged to report any safeguarding concerns they might have
• Ensure all event staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities for safeguarding learners and maintain appropriate qualifications accordingly
Annual wage
£10,400.00
Working week
Days and times to be confirmed - 38.75 hours per week to be agreed with the hiring manager. Provide administration support to the Hampshire FA Development Team to enable delivery against football participation targets.
Total hours per week: 38.75
Expected duration
18 months
Possible start date
01 Jul 2021
Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level)
Reference number
VAC001719327
APPLY NOW: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-611355
Apprenticeship Summary:
There will be the opportunity for a permanent role for the right candidate at the end of the apprenticeship.
Duties will include:
• Represent Hampshire FA with distinction and field queries effectively whilst adhering to Company Values and the Customer Charter
• Lead the delivery of education and training of new and existing referees
• Lead and develop referee academies within the county in partnership with professional clubs
• Assist in the development of the refereeing workforce including observers, mentors, tutors and other volunteers
• To assist with the process of club affiliations
• Assist with membership related activities including foreign opposition, application to advertise, application to play abroad, one off tournaments and charity matches
• Assist with balance sheet submissions from clubs and out of county teams playing in Hampshire FA sanctioned Leagues
• Attend relevant FA forums and workshops aimed at improving the working/operation of the operations team
Annual wage
£10,400.00
Working week
Shifts to be agreed with the employer. Working from the Winklebury Football Complex, Basingstoke.
Total hours per week: 38.75
Expected duration
18 months
Possible start date
01 Jul 2021
Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level)
Reference number
VAC001719497
APPLY NOW: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-611526
Apprenticeship Summary:
• Ensure that the facility offers a first-class customer experience to all
• Support the administration of the facility booking processes and procedures to ensure business rules are applied
• Through predetermined software maintain accurate records of all visitors to the facility and their activities
• Support the cafe/catering operation at peak times including the preparation and sale of refreshments (food and drink)
• Manage reception areas to ensure customers access and exit the facility appropriately
• Support/maintain pitch logistics to ensure the facilities are ready to be used by customers in accordance with their bespoke requirements
• Drive passion for the overall standards and appearance of the facility at all times
• Be an advocate of the brand, by compliance with policies, procedures and brand standards
• Deliver great first impressions and customer journey expectations
• Build relationships with new and existing partners to provide services for the delivery of third-party events (sporting or non-sporting) and regular bookings
• Adhere to Hampshire FA finance protocols, processing payments and invoices as required
• Ensure that customers are correctly invoiced through the Whole Game System to make payment
Annual wage
£10,400.00
Working week
38.75 hours including some evenings and weekend work. To be agreed with the employer.
Total hours per week: 38.75
Expected duration
14 months
Possible start date
01 Jul 2021
Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE)
Reference number
VAC001719509
APPLY NOW: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-611539
Apprenticeship Summary:
Contribute to the successful management of Stoneham Lane Football Complex whilst representing Hampshire FA to customers. Gain operational experience across the full breadth of the organisation whilst supporting responsibilities for managing the daily operation of our bespoke £9m football facility. This role will mainly be working during peak opening hours (evening and weekends).
Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers in line with Hampshire FA vision and values and customer expectations.
Understanding and getting to know the customer base and the organisation, organisational ethos, vision and values, internal processes, policies and procedures, regulations and legislation, GDPR and data protection, safeguarding, use of technology, systems and resources, relationship management and customer service, negotiation and influencing skills, managing conflict and difficult conversations, product and service knowledge, prioritising and time management.
Annual wage
£10,400.00
Working week
This role will mainly be working during peak opening hours (evening and weekends). To be agreed with the employer
Total hours per week: 38.75
Expected duration
14 months
Possible start date
01 Jul 2021
Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE)
Reference number
VAC001719521
APPLY NOW: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-611552
Apprenticeship Summary:
To provide administrative and coaching support for a bespoke football enrichment programme delivered as part of a fulltime football and further education programme (16-19) in partnership with SCL. Work with the Head Coach to support a full coaching programme for two squads, manage matchdays and carry out admin duties to enable all football activity and associated recruitment.
• Represent Hampshire FA with distinction and field queries effectively whilst adhering to Company Values and the Customer Charter
• Support the delivery of a full coaching programme that fits around required classroom time
• Programme to include coaching, strength and conditioning, performance analysis, recovery and matchdays
• Provide general administrative support to Academy Head Coach
• Support the delivery of a coaching syllabus to develop all players according to agreed philosophy
• Maintain coaching qualifications and associated safeguarding and medical qualifications
• Support matchday delivery for 2 teams (usually Wednesday afternoons)
• Book facilities for home matches and organise transport for away matches
Annual Wage
£10,400.00
Working week
Shifts TBC, will include evenings and weekends to be agreed with the employer.
Total hours per week: 40.00
Expected duration
23 months
Possible start date
01 Jul 2021
Apprenticeship level
Higher
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)
Reference number
VAC001719541
APPLY NOW: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-611572
Equal Opportunities
Hampshire FA are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply for all roles. After a review, we are taking a number of steps to diversify our workforce through more inclusive recruitment practice.
Steps taken include but are not limited to;
- reviewing the language used within adverts and role descriptions (gender decoder, consultation with IAG and associated reference groups)
- using application forms (in place of CVs/Covering Letters) and anonymous shortlisting to mitigate unconscious bias
- making all documents, including application form, available in a variety of formats
- anonymously monitoring the diversity of the application pool for each role,
- broadening our advertising and promotion network
Hampshire FA are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. For this vacancy, successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through the FA DBS process. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining a post with Hampshire FA, all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Hampshire FA appointments are subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks and the receipt of references. All staff who are new to the County FA will receive a Safeguarding Induction and Briefing and will be subject to a probationary period.
If you would like to discuss any of the above with us or have suggestions that could further improve the inclusivity of our recruitment process please contact Chris Smith at Chris.Smith@HampshireFA.com