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Area Support Manager

England Hockey Hybrid - Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, Buckinghamshire
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The Areas Support Manager will work closely with the Head of Sport to ensure that Areas and Counties are working effectively to deliver in line with their purpose.

Support the development of local strategies and plans in line with the England Hockey Strategy and ensure that feedback from local organisations helps to shape England Hockey plans.

The role will manage regular online networking sessions to support the Areas & Counties on a variety of topics and attend Area Directors Meeting as required.

The role will ensure that the governance of Areas and Counties is effective and regularly kept up to date.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • The Areas Support Manager will support the Head of Sport to ensure that Areas & Counties understand their obligations within the governance structure of England Hockey and fulfil their purposes to the best of their capabilities.
  • Work closely with Area Directors to develop Area strategies aligned to the EH strategy and support these to be delivered effectively by providing advice and guidance as required.
  • The postholder will be expected to work with other departments (such as EDI, Legal, Marcomms, Talent) in England Hockey to resolve issues and identify improvements in the way that England Hockey supports Areas & Counties and vice versa.
  • Work with the Head of Sport to ensure that the revised EH governance structure is effective and that the necessary committees function effectively with good governance and strong planning processes in place.
  • Provide regular content for communications to Areas & Counties via a range of methods to ensure that leaders in these organisations are kept up to date.
  • Lead and facilitate forums and workshops for Areas & County personnel to ensure that best practice is shared, and feedback is received.
  • Regularly attend Area meetings and Committee meetings; which may involve evening and weekend meetings.
  • Deliver annually agreed targets/ objectives and regularly report against agreed targets.
  • Any other reasonable management request, for example support the wider Sport Team with key Events if required.
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How to Apply

Please download a full job description here 

Please submit your CV (maximum 2 pages) with a one page covering letter by email to: Michele Townsend, Head of People:  careers@englandhockey.co.uk clearly identifying how your skills and experience are relevant to the requirements outlined in the job description.  

England Hockey is committed to opportunities for all, please complete the equality monitoring form, which is separate to your application. 

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