February 2, 2025

Head of Operations

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Role: England Head of Operations

Responsible To: England Manager
Location: Remote/Flexible 

This is a voluntary position

Role Purpose 

The Head of Operations will lead the operational aspects of England Dodgeball, ensuring efficient systems, processes, and resources are in place to deliver England’s objectives. This role is critical in overseeing operations, enhancing organisational effectiveness, and supporting the growth of dodgeball across England.

Key Responsibilities

Player and Competition Support

  • Provide operational support to England players and staff for competitions, ensuring all logistical needs are met.
  • Research travel options for staff and players ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Explore and manage hotel bookings to accommodate the England Academy during competitions.
  • Order and oversee the distribution of nutrition packages for competitions tailored to player requirements.
  • Assist in developing detailed schedules for staff, players, and referees, ensuring smooth operations during events and tournaments.

Hall Bookings Management

  • Oversee and manage all hall bookings for England Dodgeball throughout the season, ensuring venues are secured and meet the needs of training sessions.

Kit and Equipment Management

  • Oversee the management of England Dodgeball playing kit, ensuring all teams are adequately supplied.
  • Maintain strong relationships with the official England kit provider to ensure seamless communication and delivery.
  • Manage player number allocations and ensure accurate records are maintained.
  • Handle the ordering process for playing kits, ensuring timely procurement and distribution.
  • Support with the design and development of new England kit, reflecting our brand and values.

Volunteer Management

  • Line-manage any staff and key volunteers under this role, providing clear direction and support.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative working environment, ensuring staff and volunteers feel supported and motivated.

Financial and Resource Management

  • Support the Manager and Treasurer in managing budgets, tracking expenditures, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Lead the identification and development of sponsorship opportunities to enhance England Dodgeball’s commercial budget, including securing annual sponsorship deals, kit sponsorship, one-off donations, and fundraising initiatives.
  • Collaborate with the marketing and communications teams to maximize sponsor visibility and engagement across various platforms and events
  • Ensure resources are allocated effectively to support the delivery of training sessions, equipment and kit for the year.

Other responsibilities

  • Maintain the admin email account making sure this is clean and organised.
  • Maintain up-to-date policies and procedures to support best practices across the organisation.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with staff, players, sponsors, and any other stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the development of the organisation’s long-term strategy, providing operational insights and recommendations.

Person Specification

Desirable:

  • Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with diverse stakeholders.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience in managing dodgeball events and club activities.
  • Understanding of dodgeball
  • Financial management skills, including budgeting and forecasting.
  • Familiarity with funding streams, sponsorship, and partnership management.

How to apply

If you would like to apply for this role please fill out the following form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnkePYG3vvD0a6Xvh1cc5LamhsmxP8yYt8MUPGM5mGTGA5cA/viewform

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