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The Scottish FA is seeking two bright, proactive individuals, on a 6 months fixed term basis, with the ability to work in a fast paced and challenging project and play an integral role in all aspects of the implementation and delivery of our online Football Management System (FMS) platform COMET, supplied by Analyticom. The FMS will service all aspects of the game going forward.
The ideal candidates will be confident communicators, detail orientated, dependable and problem solvers. Curiosity and a passion for change to support improvement in Scottish football are the key attributes we are looking for in the candidates for these posts. A keen interest in IT/Digital/Product development including the implementation and configuration of systems which support business critical operations would be advantageous.
The role will provide essential administration support to the FMS Project Team by assisting in all administrative aspects associated with the key implementation and delivery requirements of our new Football Management System (COMET), working closely with all members of the project team and key stakeholders across Scottish Football.
The role will provide essential administration support to the FMS Project Team by assisting in all administrative aspects associated with the key implementation and delivery requirements of our new Football Management System (COMET), working closely with all members of the project team and key stakeholders across Scottish Football.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with all administrative aspects of the planning, execution, and delivery of the Football Management System Project.
- Perform ongoing system administration tasks on Football Management System (COMET)
- Provide full administrative support to the Football Management Project staff – Programme Manager, Project Support x 3 and Education & Engagement Manager
- Support system performance testing to maintain highest level of quality and using the FMS Service Helpdesk to analyse, support, resolve and document incoming queries from users.
- Liaise with designated National League and Affiliated National Associations to provide administrative support in Player Registration, Competition Management, Discipline, Licensing, Data reporting, Match Day, Courses and Apps
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Sound and proven experience in administration
- Experience in projects, or administration support experience
- A passion for football and an understanding of Scottish football organisations and structures.
- Experience of data capture, report generation and analysis
- An understanding of Information Technology and how it can be used to improve services
- Ability to interpret flowcharts, schedules and step by step action plans.
- Strong client facing and teamwork skills
- Solid organisational skills, including multi-tasking and time-management
- Proficient in the application of office systems in particular Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams
- Ability to learn and adapt to new IT applications.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
About Scottish Football Association
The Scottish Football Association (also known as the Scottish FA) is the governing body of football in Scotland. Members of the Scottish FA include clubs in Scotland, affiliated national and local associations. It was formed in 1873, making it the second oldest national football association in the world.
Our vision is to harness the power of football to inspire the nation, transform lives and build a united and successful game. Through our Strategy our commitment is to build on the successes of our men’s and women’s national teams, our manifesto to encourage future generations to play freely and safely, whilst showcasing the many ways in which football can improve everyday health, education and wellbeing in Scotland.
Our vision is to harness the power of football to inspire the nation, transform lives and build a united and successful game. Through our Strategy our commitment is to build on the successes of our men’s and women’s national teams, our manifesto to encourage future generations to play freely and safely, whilst showcasing the many ways in which football can improve everyday health, education and wellbeing in Scotland.
