Blyth Spartans are advertising a job vacancy for a new General Manager. The club is welcoming applications from anyone who feels that they can comfortably fulfil all of the following responsibilities:
1. Ensure that the Croft Park ground is kept safe and tidy, in line with the requirements of the lease and the FA’s ground grading. All requirements, testing and reporting in relation to the club’s safety certificate must be monitored and controlled on a regular basis. This includes pitch maintenance and care of the training facility.
2. The job holder must have a basic understanding and be able to operate a Sage accounts pc programme and a basic knowledge of the Sage payroll system and requirements. This will include both regular bank and cash reconciliations, cash forecasting and budget creation.
3. The job holder should have a basic knowledge of FA rules, but specific knowledge of rules and regulations covering players FA contracts, league registrations and cup competition rules and reporting procedures.
4. The job holder will also be responsible for:
a) Regular circulation of management information to executive and team manager.
b) Maximising the match day sponsorship bookings.
c) Organise club events (ie presentation night, “Sportsman’s Dinner” etc.)
d) Creation and sale of season tickets.
e) Ensure staff levels and required data are maintained on all match days.
f) Monitor and maintain players kit and equipment.
g) Work with the Programme Editor with regards to adverts, financial matters pertaining to the publisher and numbers to be ordered for a match day.
Anyone wishing to apply for the role should forward a CV and cover letter to Ian Evans at generalmanager@blythspartans.com. If you wish to know any more information about the post, Ian is also available for a chat between 9.30am and 1pm on weekdays at Croft Park (tel: 01670 352373.)