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Job Opportunity | CT Study Programme Manager

Job Opportunity | CT Study Programme Manager

Community Trust Study Programme (CTSP) Manager

Full time, home-based Northwest England (travel to Head Office and other locations as required)

A competitive salary with attractive benefit package

League Football Education (LFE) was established in 2004 by The English Football League (EFL) and The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) to deliver the Sporting Excellence Apprenticeship to the 16-18 year old apprentice footballers at EFL clubs and a full-time 16-19 Study Programme to the various Club Community Trusts (CCTs), who complete sport related qualifications in order to progress to university or full-time employment.

LFE is looking for an enthusiastic CTSP Manager, who will be responsible for managing, co-ordinating, supporting and monitoring the 16-19 Study Programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing a team of CTSP Regional staff to help ensure each learner has a high-quality learning experience, which meets the contractual requirements of the funding agencies together with meeting the expectations of LFE.

The role is full time and home-based including regular attendance to the Head Office at Preston. The role also involves travelling (including overnight stays) to Club Community Trusts (CCTs) throughout England and stakeholder conferences, as required. An attractive remuneration package is available, including contributory pension, life assurance and private healthcare.

LFE is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief(s), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or with regards to pregnancy or maternity. 

This role requires Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Checks and is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands that are considered ‘unspent’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013). Background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required as appropriate to the role and any offer will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory checks.

LFE is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups.

For further details, please download the job description and person specification.

To apply, please send a CV and a statement in support of your application, which addresses the requirements of the person specification and your salary expectations, to Jenny Hornby at League Football Education, EFL House, 10-12 West Cliff, Preston, PR1 8HU or e-mail it to [email protected].

Closing date: 5pm on 19th July 2023

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