Job Title: Facility Development Coordinator
Location: FAI HQ Abbotstown and Hybrid Working
Direct Reporting Line To: Head of Grant Funding and Infrastructure Development
Commencement Date: ASAP
Duration: Permanent, full time
The Department:
The Facilities & Infrastructure Development Department supports the development of quality football facilities locally, regionally, and nationally based on the FAI strategic plan 2022-2025 of core deliverables (Transforming football facilities and infrastructure pillar).
Principle Purpose and Duties:
Working within Facilities & Infrastructure Development Department and reporting direct to the Head of Grant Funding & Infrastructure Development. The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate the development pathway of quality facilities and infrastructure nationally for all our stakeholders from a technical standard and funding streams point of view. Also, to further support the ongoing development of the FAI National Headquarters and National Training Centre.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Head of Grant Funding & Infrastructure Development and the wider Facility Development Department in the continuous development and delivery of the Associations Strategy Plan 2022 -2025 in relation to facility development and facility management, at all levels, from Grassroots Clubs to the Aviva Stadium.
- Support the Head of Grant Funding & Infrastructure Development and wider Strategy team with the Facility Investment Strategy for facility development nationwide.
- Create a delivery plan for all League of Ireland clubs to follow and submit funding requests to the Large scale sport infrastructure fund (LSSIF), Sports Capital & Equipment Programme (SCEP).
- Support the Head of Grant Funding & Infrastructure Development with delivery of educational support for all grassroots clubs nationwide regarding any active funding/grant streams to help facility development (Sports Capital & Equipment Programme SCEP, Goalpost Upgrade Scheme, etc.)
- Support the Head of Grant Funding & Infrastructure Development to coordinate the data return of the recently completed nationwide facility audit (grassroots football to League of Ireland clubs).
- Co-ordinate the Association’s educational process around infrastructure development by hosting numerous presentations for all of football – grassroots Clubs, Leagues and LOI Clubs.
- Co-ordinate the delivery of updating all FAI guidelines on facility development documentation showing a clear link with the UEFA, FIFA for same.FAI stadium Infrastructure Guidelines
Clubhouse development.
Artificial turf guidelines.
Natural turf guidelines.
Floodlighting upgrade guidelines.
- Coordinate and support the Head of Grant Funding & Infrastructure Development with the implementation and delivery of natural turf and artificial turf training courses for all relevant LOI and Grassroot ground care workers - both nationally and regionally.
- Support the Head of Grant Funding & Infrastructure Development with the operational and development responsibilities of all owned, invested FAI facility assets and the relevant contract/monitoring obligations.
- Support the match operations unit with all Aviva Stadium matchday duties as outlined by the Head of Grant Funding & Infrastructure Development.
- Any other duties as set out and agreed with by the Head of Grant Funding & Infrastructure Development.
- Support the wider Facilities & Infrastructure Department for all Football Social Responsibly (FSR) duties related to Infrastructure.
THE PERSON:
The successful candidate will have the following:
Qualifications
- Third Level Degree preferred in Construction, Engineering, or related industry.
- Demonstrated Project Management experience, desirable.
Experience
- At least 3 years’ working in a similar facility development and/or Project management background. Specific to sporting facilities.
- Experience in project management and delivery of KPIs.
- An understanding of the Sports Capital & Equipment Programme grants process and various other funding streams.
- A solid knowledge and passion for Irish football / Sports Industry from a facility development point of view.
- History of pitching fresh, creative approaches to projects and problem solving.
- Competency with IT systems / Microsoft office suite, essential intermediate to advanced level.
- Demonstrate flexibility within the working week around a football environment (evenings and weekends).
Skills and Attributes
- Be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and comfortable working as part of a team environment as well as autonomously.
- Possesses excellent organisational, communications, IT and reporting skills, with an emphasis on attention to detail.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage stakeholders ensuring a customer service approach is delivered.
- Willingness to adapt to challenges, to learn new techniques, and embrace opportunities for professional development.
- Resilient, a high achiever, ambitious, passionate, and demonstrated excellence in the delivery of project work
Closing date for applications is the COB on Monday 29th of May 2023.
Shortlisting will take place shortly afterwards.
The Football Association of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Application question(s):
- Do you have a third level degree in construction, engineering or other relevant industry?
- What level of Project Management skills do you have?
- What is your understanding of the sports capital and equipment programme grants process? Have you any experience in this area?
- What is your current level of IT skills?
- What is your current knowledge of Irish Football?
- What are your salary expectations for this role?
- Do you have the right to permanently work in Ireland?
- Have you ever been convicted for any criminal offence?
- What is your current notice period?
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 29/05/2023
