Select Group 1 Manager

at  Professional Game Match Officials Limited

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Manager to lead Select Group 1 (SG1) at PGMOL. This role is responsible for ensuring that the SG1 Match Officials deliver the required performance standards for the competition. The SG1 Manager is directly responsible for the general management of the SG1 group, working with Referee Coaches to create and deliver appropriate training, performance management, and managing the technical development of the Match Officials, including the disseminated work at Regional Performance Centres (RPCs). Finally, the SG1 Manager will lead the elite group of Match Officials through a period of organisational and culture change.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• A thorough understanding of the technical skills, coaching and training needs required of elite match officials.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Premier League and Championship football.
• Comprehensive knowledge of professional refereeing.
• The ability to inspire and lead in a period of organisational change.
• Experience of managing and developing individuals and groups in an elite sporting environment.
• Significant experience of line managing a high performing team of individuals.
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support Match Officials.
• Proficiency in using data to aid decision making.
• Experience of motivating groups and individuals to achieve targeted success.
• The ability to communicate and influence and can interact at all levels.
• Experience of successful performance management in an elite sporting environment.
• Experience of managing budgets.
• The confidence and ability to challenge and be challenged.
• The ability to communicate, influence, and build relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

MANAGEMENT OF THE SG1 GROUP

• Provide line management support to the SG1 Referees on a day-to-day basis to include objective setting, regular communication and performance reviews.
• Ensure that individual Development Action Plans are in place via the Coaches and support the delivery of these plans where applicable.
• Provide specialist support to the SG1 group in embedding the Holistic Assessment programme and provide consistent feedback to the Leadership Team.
• Offer support and guidance to the manager and coaches in relation to performance conversations to ensure that the match officials are communicated with regularly and honestly using inputs in relation to the Key Performance Characteristics (detailed in the attached job description).
• Work with the Referee Coaches to plan and coordinate the training programme.
• Liaise with key internal stakeholders to organise and contribute to the content of training meetings and events.
• Attend all SG1 meetings and events and attend other training meetings and Observer meetings as required.
• Attend matches and the VAR Hub to monitor the performance of the SG1 group and attend other matches to monitor and contribute to the development of the next generation of Match Officials in the elite pathway.
• Prepare monthly and annual performance reports for Leadership Team and Board review.

Please refer the Job description for details