SCOUTING FOR TALENT
If you’re passionate about football and the planet, we want to hear from you.
Even if the jobs listed below don’t match your skills, get in touch as we may still need you. We particularly encourage people to apply from communities that are underrepresented within the football industry.
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As a Charity governance and/or legal expert, you will work closely with the FFF Directors and Board, playing a critical role in supporting and guiding the development of the CIO application.
The responsibilities following approval of the application may be adjusted but will likely focus on taking ownership of Charity Commission governance requirements, and compliance oversight and making recommendations for improvements in the control environment in line with best practice.
You will also be working closely with Heads of Departments and where necessary/possible consulting the Trustees to continue to develop the organisation.
Key tasks of the Trustee
The appointed Trustee will oversee the monitoring of the organisation’s charity governance on behalf of the whole board of trustees and will regularly report in line with the Charity Commission. They will ensure that documentation is kept up to date, and relevant stakeholders are kept informed to aid key decisions. This includes:
Research and Due Diligence
Research and clearly define the organisation's charitable purposes, to ensure we align with guidelines.
Work towards the specific legal requirements, regulatory frameworks, and registration processes associated with becoming a charity.
Governance and Structure
Draft a constitution, articles of association, or other governing document that outlines FFF’s structure, decision-making processes, and rules.
Establish policies and procedures that adhere to charity regulations, including financial management, safeguarding, and conflict of interest policies.
Assess the governance structure and policies to ensure they align with legal requirements and best practices.
Registration and Compliance
Compile the necessary documentation and submit a comprehensive registration application to the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Understand and plan for the ongoing reporting requirements, financial audits, and other compliance obligations for charities in your jurisdiction.
Additional roles and responsibilities will include:
Assist in keeping appropriate policies up to date, including conflict of interest and code of conduct, for example.
Keep abreast of changes in reporting requirements and ensure timely compliance.
Identify and assess potential risks to the charity's operations and implement changes to mitigate these issues to ensure long-term stability and impact.
Contribute to the development of the Charity, and the Trustee/ Board through information sharing, and training as appropriate; contribute to continuous improvement.
Engage with key stakeholders, including the wider community, and assist in managing public relations to enhance the charity's reputation and transparency.
A commitment to the role and time required.
We want our trustees to actively contribute, imparting their unique knowledge and experience in the most useful and appropriate manner. We are a young organisation and therefore flexible in how this is done.
Nonetheless, we do hold at least four trustee meetings a year (around one hour in length). These are held remotely online.
Trustees are expected to check their emails regularly and respond to requests and/or calls as appropriate.
Trustees may be invited to voluntarily participate in staff/volunteer events or external events.
This is an unpaid role although reasonable expenses, e.g. travel costs, are reimbursed in line with our Memorandum of understanding.
How to apply
To apply, please submit a cover letter (maximum 1 page) including:
Why you are interested in the role of Charity Governance or Legal Trustee at FFF.
What your relevant experience is.
Why you feel football is an important medium to tackle climate change.
Please email the cover letter to the Chair of Trustees, Matt Brookland, info@footballforfuture.org, with the subject line “TRUSTEE APPLICATION” by midnight on Sunday 21st April 2024. Interviews w/c 22nd and/or 29th April 2024.
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Deadline: OPEN.
Please send a CV and short note of interest to info@footballforfuture.org
Role Type: Part of a freelance pool with delivery of training and workshops (expected 5-10 deliveries per year) paid per delivery.
Working type: Face to face delivery of workshops and training on site with partner organisations. Remote working for content development and adaptation, as well as for writing of impact reports.
UPDATE: We are always looking for ETOs who based outside of London and in the North of England to service these clubs and to reduce our carbon footprint. If this is you please apply!
Role Description
An Education and Training Officer delivers climate and sustainability workshops to football industry professionals and young people in football. They will deliver engaging sessions that provide an increase in knowledge on sustainability to a host of partner organisations, including for staff CPD, academy players and school students.
Responsibilities
Delivery of face to face and online education workshops about sustainability and climate change, including the interrelationship between climate and football.
Development of sustainability and climate change educational content to meet the needs of the specific audience.
Writing of impact report utilising monitoring and evaluation data gathered from workshops and training delivered.
Essentials
Passion for environmental sustainability
High confidence and good rapport
Experience developing and delivering high-quality training/workshops
Subject to a clear Enhanced DBS check
Monitoring and evaluation experience of programmes
Experience working in school environment
Ability to work well as part of a team, including co-delivery and facilitation of training with other staff members.
Degree in environmental sciences/geography or equivalent field, or teaching qualification.
Good organisation and communication skills
Desirables
Willing to travel, sometimes overnight
Proven experience managing successful partnerships
Background in the environmental sciences
Experience working in not-for-profit organisation
Experience in developing engaging content to maximise learning
Experience of producing monitoring and evaluation reports
Benefits
Remote working to fit a flexible working structure and work-life balance
Staff team building activities on a regular basis
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We are looking for an experienced freelance grant writer to help us complete grant applications.
FFF is currently registered as a Community Interest Company (CIC) but Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registration remains a top priority for the organisation.
As a remote team you need to be a self starter, although you will have weekly virtual meetings with Barney Weston, one of FFF’s two Co-Directors - and regular interaction with our small team of permanent staff, freelancers and volunteers. You should be based in England and be willing to occasionally travel to London for in-person team meetings (at least once a month).
Key Tasks
Research, draft and submit grant funding proposals for FFF.
Work with FFF’s Co-Directors to identify financial needs and ensure the organisation reaches its annual goals.
Study and understand FFF’s history, structure, objectives and programmes.
Maintain positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders.
Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities.
Person Specification
Essential
Grant writing experience
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong people skills
Strong organisational skills
Good grant research skills
Quick learner
Can do attitude
Self starter
Ability to meet deadlines
Proficient with Google Docs and Google Sheets
Based in England, willing to travel to London for in-person team meetings at least once a month
Bonus Qualities
Knowledge and passion for football, climate change, and environmental sustainability
Proficient with Google Drive
Based in London
Our Offer:
Freelance, flexible, £100 per day.
Become a key part of a progressive and dynamic team who are redefining sustainability culture.
Work with some of the biggest brands in the world to accelerate global climate action, with tangible impact.
Enjoy perks of access to football and climate events, including games, summits and conferences.
How To Apply
To apply, please submit a short e-mail or cover letter (maximum one page) including:
Why are you interested in the role?
Your relevant experience.
Why do you feel football is an important medium to tackle climate change?
Please email the cover letter to info@footballforfuture.org, with the subject line “GRANT WRITER APPLICATION”.
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About the role
We are looking for an experienced administrator to help us with bookkeeping, invoices, taxes, VAT returns, board meeting preparation, minute-taking and other tasks.
We are already working with a professional accountant regarding Corporation Tax, VAT and PAYE but we need help with preparing our accounts and relevant receipts for them, including updating them on Xero.
Additionally, although FFF is currently registered as a Community Interest Company (CIC) we still operate as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). The Board of Trustees meet every quarter to review financial spending, priorities, safeguarding and our risk and conflicts of interest registers. This means we often need help with minute-taking and writing up the meeting agenda. CIO registration is a top priority for the organisation so experience with CIO administration is also appreciated.
As a remote team, you need to be a self-starter, although you will have weekly virtual meetings with Barney Weston, one of FFF’s two Co-Directors - and regular interaction with our small team of permanent staff, freelancers and volunteers. You should be based in England and be willing to occasionally travel to London for in-person team meetings (at least once a month).
Key Tasks
Manage the organisation’s financial accounts, currently on Google Sheets but slowly transitioning to Xero.
Complete regular VAT returns for the organisation.
Lead invoicing for the organisation, working with Barney Weston, FFF Co-Director, and Nikolett Palatinus, FFF Project Manager.
Lead administration for quarterly board meetings, including writing the meeting agenda in conjunction with Barney Weston, FFF Co-Director, and Matt Brookland, FFF Chairman.
Person Specification
Essential
Proficient with Xero.
Proficient with preparing for VAT returns.
Proficient with preparing invoices.
Proficient with maintaining basic organisational financial accounts, including sales ledger and purchase ledger.
Familiarity with preparing for an end-of-year Corporation Tax return.
Proficient with the online HMRC Business Tax Account.
Proficient with Google Drive.
Proficient with Google Docs and Google Sheets.
Based in England, willing to travel to London for in-person team meetings at least once a month.
Desirable
Familiarity paying PAYE and VAT fee on the online HMRC Business Tax Account.
Experience working with relevant CIO administration.
Based in London.
Our Offer:
Freelance, flexible, £100 per day.
Become a key part of a progressive and dynamic team who are redefining sustainability culture.
Work with some of the biggest brands in the world to accelerate global climate action, with tangible impact.
Enjoy perks of access to football and climate events, including games, summits and conferences.
How To Apply:
To apply, please submit a short e-mail or cover letter (maximum one page) including:
Why are you interested in the role?
Your relevant experience.
Why do you feel football is an important medium to tackle climate change?
Please email the cover letter to info@footballforfuture.org, with the subject line “ADMINISTRATOR APPLICATION”. Our preference is for candidates to apply, and to be able to start, ASAP.
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Deadline: Ongoing
Please send an e-mail with examples of your work to info@footballforfuture.org
About the role
We are looking for a confident designer to offer dependable design support. This role will help you develop and work on some great projects involving some of the biggest brands in the game, with a broad focus across the non-profit, from social media and blogs to proposals.
Person specification
Experience of Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop
An eye for layout and typography
Comfortable with using common organisational tools (such as G-suite, Office)
Our offer
Remote working.
Future working opportunities, including the potential for regular work.
Support and guidance from our Design Manager.
Enjoy perks of access to football and climate events, including games, summits and conferences.
Become a key part of a progressive and dynamic team who are redefining sustainability culture - and working with some of the world’s biggest brands.