Job Purpose

An exciting opportunity to join the charitable foundation of a dynamic Premier League football club. Palace for Life Foundation uses the power of the Crystal Palace FC and Premier League brand, and the power of sport, to help young people grow through sport.

You will be challenged with supporting the Operations team to provide an efficient and thriving service across the organisation; coordinating projects, maintaining systems and working on special events. This role is critical in allowing our successful programmes to flourish.

Job Summary

• Leading on new and existing projects; liaising with key stakeholders internally and externally, managing budgets, writing reports and ensuring smooth running of the projects.


• Managing various partnerships with existing and potential new partners.


• Coordinating a range of systems across the organisation, including the coach management system and a new CRM system.


• Coordinating all bookings, for rooms, facilities and events.


• Supporting on special projects, including various events taking place throughout the year.


• Identifying and maintaining an efficient storage solution for all equipment.


• Identifying the most effective transport solution to meet the needs of all programmes, and coordinating the implementation and scheduling.


• Coordinating the schedule for coaches across the organisation.


• Managing the organisation-wide Community Support Fund.


• Leading on other ad hoc tasks as set by Head of Operations.

Job Requirements

Essential

• Knowledge of effective ways of implementing systems


• Project management experience; successfully led multi-faceted projects from start to finish


• Experience managing budgets


• Experience coordinating special events, including logistics, budgeting and stakeholder communication


• Experience of managing partnerships


• Strong organisational skills


• Adaptable with a positive attitude


• Proven ability to lead by example


• Proven ability to work with sensitive and confidential information


• Good track record of delivering results


• Excellent Microsoft Office skills


• Written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Project management qualification


• Understanding of local community needs


• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment


• Experience of working in the football industry


• High level of literacy and numeracy