Operations Manager
| Posting date: | 09 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 September 2025 |
| Location: | PH10 7BS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blairgowrie & Rattray Community Football Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Description
To lead the day-to-day operations of BRCFT, ensuring the effective and sustainable delivery of football, education, and community programmes across all age groups and genders, in line with local, regional and national levels. The Operations Manager will oversee a new purpose-built facility with a 3G pitch and indoor
spaces (including the Thomson Suite), manage staff and volunteers, and drive operational and commercial excellence in line with the club’s strategic goals.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
KPIs and monitoring progress towards these.
• Work closely with the Trust on governance matters, ensuring that all activity is conducted in to the
highest standards.
• Communicate effectively with all relevant stakeholders involved in the local area
• Promote education and development initiatives including attracting new volunteers.
• Promote, co-ordinate and support additional Scottish FA Coach Education Courses.
• Manage the recruitment, training, support and development of coaches and volunteer staff
• Evaluate and monitor activities and projects using performance indicators
• Maintain records and produce written reports
Key Responsibilities:
(1) Operational Leadership
(2) Facility Management
(3) Business Development & Community engagement
(4) People and Volunteer Management
(5) Financial & Administrative Oversight
FULL AND COMPREHENSIVE DETAILS OF THE POINTS ABOVE CAN BE REQUESTED BY
CONTACTING chair@brcft.org.uk
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Facility Usage, Operational Effectiveness, Commercial &
Community Growth, People Management
• Contribute to long-term infrastructure planning, including future facility upgrades and service expansion.
• Work collaboratively with leadership to measure and report on social impact, participant outcomes, and
local engagement.
• Develop income-generating initiatives (facility hire, partnerships, programs) that align with the club’s
charitable mission and values.
• Ensure facilities are utilized as hubs for both sport and non-sport community activity, fostering inclusion, education, and wellbeing.
• Support the club’s 3-year strategic plan focused on increasing community impact, financial sustainability, and participation across all age groups and genders.
The above principal duties and responsibilities do not include or define all tasks which may be required to be undertaken by you. The duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility held.
An ideal candidate will be passionate and committed to developing Blairgowrie & Rattray Community Football Trust as a force for good in East Perthshire and have an understanding of the structure of corporate social responsibility at a local, regional, national and international level. They will be motivated to work individually and within a team, be willing to work flexible hours, and be able to plan, set, achieve and monitor objectives to meet deadlines. They will also have a creative and innovative approach to solving problems. The successful applicant must hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle
with full MOT and insurance in place.
Full details, including person specification, can be found at: https://www.brcfc.org.uk/uploads/docs/storage/orgs/57/members/BRCFTopsmanagerseptember2025.pdf
To lead the day-to-day operations of BRCFT, ensuring the effective and sustainable delivery of football, education, and community programmes across all age groups and genders, in line with local, regional and national levels. The Operations Manager will oversee a new purpose-built facility with a 3G pitch and indoor
spaces (including the Thomson Suite), manage staff and volunteers, and drive operational and commercial excellence in line with the club’s strategic goals.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
KPIs and monitoring progress towards these.
• Work closely with the Trust on governance matters, ensuring that all activity is conducted in to the
highest standards.
• Communicate effectively with all relevant stakeholders involved in the local area
• Promote education and development initiatives including attracting new volunteers.
• Promote, co-ordinate and support additional Scottish FA Coach Education Courses.
• Manage the recruitment, training, support and development of coaches and volunteer staff
• Evaluate and monitor activities and projects using performance indicators
• Maintain records and produce written reports
Key Responsibilities:
(1) Operational Leadership
(2) Facility Management
(3) Business Development & Community engagement
(4) People and Volunteer Management
(5) Financial & Administrative Oversight
FULL AND COMPREHENSIVE DETAILS OF THE POINTS ABOVE CAN BE REQUESTED BY
CONTACTING chair@brcft.org.uk
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Facility Usage, Operational Effectiveness, Commercial &
Community Growth, People Management
• Contribute to long-term infrastructure planning, including future facility upgrades and service expansion.
• Work collaboratively with leadership to measure and report on social impact, participant outcomes, and
local engagement.
• Develop income-generating initiatives (facility hire, partnerships, programs) that align with the club’s
charitable mission and values.
• Ensure facilities are utilized as hubs for both sport and non-sport community activity, fostering inclusion, education, and wellbeing.
• Support the club’s 3-year strategic plan focused on increasing community impact, financial sustainability, and participation across all age groups and genders.
The above principal duties and responsibilities do not include or define all tasks which may be required to be undertaken by you. The duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility held.
An ideal candidate will be passionate and committed to developing Blairgowrie & Rattray Community Football Trust as a force for good in East Perthshire and have an understanding of the structure of corporate social responsibility at a local, regional, national and international level. They will be motivated to work individually and within a team, be willing to work flexible hours, and be able to plan, set, achieve and monitor objectives to meet deadlines. They will also have a creative and innovative approach to solving problems. The successful applicant must hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle
with full MOT and insurance in place.
Full details, including person specification, can be found at: https://www.brcfc.org.uk/uploads/docs/storage/orgs/57/members/BRCFTopsmanagerseptember2025.pdf