Super Leagues Manager

Bloomsbury Football Foundation is changing the game, and we need great people to help us on our journey!

In late 2023, Bloomsbury Football Foundation published its new 5-year game plan with the goal of providing high quality, football provision for 20,000 young people every week.

Bloomsbury Football Foundation uses the power of football to improve the lives of children and young people in London. Established as a charity in 2018, we work to support children and young people aged 4 to 18 through the provision of football activities, enabling them to live active lifestyles, and pursue their full potential.

Bloomsbury Football Foundation aims to ensure that every child can take part in our programmes – regardless of their ability to pay or play. We provide an experience and environment that is professional, competitive, and enjoyable for all players, coaches, and parents.

The Girls Super League

The Girls Super League, launched in 2021, is London’s fastest-growing grassroots girls’ league. The aim of the league is to create a safe, fun, and supportive environment, and make competitive football accessible to as many girls as possible.

One of the key aspects of the GSL model is the league’s commitment to hosting all matches at central venues. This model reduces barriers to access for clubs that may not have a home ground to host games or find the costs of pitch hire prohibitive. For the 2024/25 season, the GSL will offer three leagues at sites in North, South and West London, with the aim of engaging over 125 teams and 1500 players.

The league manager will be responsible for the daily operations of the league across all three sites and the strategy for shaping the league's long-term growth. This role will be accountable for ensuring the success of the league in terms of participation, social impact, and financial sustainability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the league’s calendar of fixtures, including referee assignments and allocation of pitch space
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders, maintaining regular correspondence with a club leads, venue managers, and county FA colleagues via email, phone, and WhatsApp
• Ensure correct governance of the league (compliance with FA rules & guidelines, implementation of disciplinary procedures and safeguarding policies)
• Line manage the full-time league coordinator and part-time league assistants
• Develop and execute a short and long-term growth strategy for the league
• Oversee league finances, producing budgets and raising invoices
• Utilise the league’s impact measurement framework to implement an effective monitoring and evaluation process
• Deliver events such as coaching & refereeing courses, community workshops, and tournaments
• Work alongside the Fundraising team to secure partnerships/sponsorships
• Work alongside the Marketing team to develop an effective marketing strategy

Essential skills, experience and knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional time management with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Confidence in leadership and decision-making
• Ability to take initiative to problem-solve
• Familiarity with budgeting and finance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of women’s & girls’ football and the challenges faced by girls in football (desirable)

Other requirements

• Flexible working pattern, with ability to work weekends and evenings as needed
• The candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK. Bloomsbury Football does not sponsor visas.

Benefits of working for Bloomsbury

• Ongoing internal and external CPD.
• Be a part of a growing organisation.
• Opportunity to increase salary and grow your role.
• Central London office (Camden Market) with free gym membership.
• Regular staff socials.
• Potential to get free tickets to Premier League, WSL, FA Cup, League Cup, and Champions League football matches.
• 5 days of paid training leave per year.
• Cost covered for relevant training.

Application process

Apply with a CV and Cover Letter.

Complete a short task.

First interview.

Final interview.

Bloomsbury Football Foundation is committed to equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion, and freedom of discrimination for all applicants. We encourage persons from any race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religious or political belief, and disability to apply for our available roles.

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and we encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We are an equal-opportunity employer.