Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Surrey

Salary: £70,000 - £77,000

About Surrey FA:

Surrey FA is a forward-thinking and progressive organisation committed to developing grassroots football in Surrey. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for players, coaches, volunteers, and staff while promoting equality of opportunity across all areas of our work. As our new Chief Executive Officer, you will play a pivotal role in driving our vision and leading our team through an exciting period of growth and change.

As the Chief Executive Officer, you will:

Lead Strategy and Growth:

Deliver The FA Grassroots Football Strategy and Surrey FA Business Strategy.
Champion Surrey FA's values, culture, and strategic goals.
Develop strategies to grow Surrey FA's profile, expand revenue streams, and enhance the network of hub sites.
Work closely with the Board of Directors on business strategy, workforce planning, and change management.
Promote good governance by implementing The FA Code of Governance for County FAs.

Manage Stakeholders Engagement:

Cultivate relationships with key partners, including The FA, local authorities, clubs, leagues, and commercial stakeholders.
Secure strategic partnerships to attract investment and support grassroots football initiatives.
Build collaboration between paid staff and volunteers.

Inspire and Lead the Team:

Develop and support the Senior Management Team, driving staff growth and succession planning.
Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of Surrey FA's work.

Who We're Looking For:

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds who can bring fresh perspectives to our organisation.

You'll thrive in this role if you are:

A strategic thinker with strong leadership and people management skills.
Skilled at driving organisational change, with a proven ability to lead through periods of transformation.
Experienced in building partnerships and influencing stakeholders.
Confident in financial management and governance.
Passionate about grassroots football, community development, and inclusivity.

Why Join Us?

Surrey FA offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on grassroots football while working with a dedicated and supportive team. You'll lead innovative projects, foster inclusivity, and shape the future of football in Surrey.

Our Inclusive Recruitment Process:

This role is being managed by www.levelequals.com , Surrey FA's trusted recruitment partner. Level= is committed to ensuring fairness and transparency throughout the process:

Your CV will be used for information purposes only and will not be a determining factor in the shortlisting process.
Shortlisted candidates will complete a series of anonymised work-related questions designed to assess problem-solving skills, knowledge, and experience. These will be reviewed by a diverse panel.
Feedback will be provided to all candidates at the end of the process.

If you have accessibility requirements or need further support, please contact Level=.

How to Apply:

Submit your CV to register interest by Friday, 24th January 2025, at 5 PM.
Complete the work-related questions by Sunday, 26th January 2025, at midnight.
Interviews will take w/c 10th February 2025.

Join Surrey FA in shaping the future of grassroots football while championing diversity and inclusion.

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