Head of Operations

• be able to demonstrate previous experience in operations management
• have prior experience of managing a team.
• be an autonomous, but collaborative leader with the ability to work to targets, deadlines and drive their team to do the same.
• be a positive, engaging and ambitious leader with a proven track record of delivering in an environment of growth and change.
• have experience of change management.
• have experience of working with partner agencies, such as host schools, youth clubs.
• have experience of working with young people in a sport or youth work environment.
• have an understanding of Safeguarding procedures and HSE standards.
• be able to demonstrate their understanding of report mechanisms or the need to have them, such as salesforce.
• have experience of monitoring and inputting of registers and an understanding around reporting data.
• be proficient in Microsoft programmes such as  Excel and Outlook 365
• be able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills.
• have commitment to deliver exceptional customer service through effective verbal and written communication.
• be focussed and able to maintain a high level of attention to detail.

Established in 2008, Grimsby Town Foundation is a charitable status Club Community Organisation.  Through association with Grimsby Town Football Club, we believe, by utilising the brand, reach and reputation of the Club, we can help people in our community to live happier, healthier lives by creating opportunities whether that be in football, sport, recreation or education.

We strive to live and breathe our values every day, in all that we do. Our values underpin our organisation and our strategy and put people at the heart of everything that we do.

Safeguarding Statement

Grimsby Town Foundation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and Volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared”. Relevant information and / or documents will be distributed as part of the recruitment process.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Grimsby Town Foundation’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status or civil partnership race, nationality, ethnicity (race), religion or belief, ability or disability, pregnancy or maternity and to encourage equal opportunities (Protected Characteristics, Equality Act 2010).

Employees of Grimsby Town Foundation must ensure a positive commitment towards equality, diversity and inclusion by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.