Head of Stakeholder Engagement
Role: Head of Stakeholder Engagement (Volunteer)
Location: Remote
Reports to: Director of Engagement (Volunteer)
Hours: Approx. 10hrs a week
About Us
Fair Game’s vision is to deliver a fairer future for football. With a vibrant community of 34 football clubs, we're on a journey to revolutionise the game we all love. Collaborating with top-notch academics and industry experts, our goal is to nurture a sport that fills every fan with pride. Imagine wearing your team's colours, confident in the values it represents and the rich traditions it upholds.
Be part of a movement that champions fan involvement, financial health, exemplary governance, and unwavering commitment to equality. Let's team up to make football not just a game, but a legacy we're all proud to be part of. Join Fair Game and help us turn this vision into reality!
What we are Looking For
We're thrilled to share that Fair Game has experienced incredible growth recently, and we're on the brink of making a significant impact. As a volunteer-driven initiative, we're on the lookout for an enthusiastic individual that can strengthen and build our network.
This volunteer position is a fantastic chance for someone keen on gaining insights into the football industry and expanding their connections, setting the stage for options in sports management or governance. If this resonates with you, you might just be the person we need to help shape the future of football in an extraordinary way.
Main Responsibilities
The primary aim of the role will be to develop a plan on what steps are required and what resources are needed (given that we are volunteer-run organisation) to ensure that we have a robust stakeholder engagement strategy in place that delivers our organisational objectives. This may include exploring what steps are needed to complete some of these tasks:
Complete a comprehensive stakeholder mapping exercise
Develop a process that will ensure our stakeholders are fully involved and engaged
Design an outreach process to help engage new stakeholders
Build a plan to ensure internal communication is clear and robust
Design an ideal Fair Game engagement team structure
Explore the concept of the “Fair Game umbrella” model for like-minded organisations
Ensuring a robust monitoring, evaluation and learning process is in place
Short-term targets
Identifying potential organisations to take part in the Fair Game Conference workshops
Creating a database of potential stakeholders
What you will Need to Bring
Good interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience of networking
Ability to deliver presentations confidently and professionally
A commitment to Fair Game’s values
A desire to see a fairer future for football
As an organisation, we believe that we are not perfect. We welcome creativity and will always strive to improve.
What you will Gain
A network of contacts in the football industry
And a chance to change football for the better
Volunteering
We are seeking dedicated individuals who are genuinely passionate about contributing to our cause. This voluntary role demands more than just an initial burst of enthusiasm; it requires a steadfast commitment and a deep-seated desire to make a difference.
We kindly ask that only those who are prepared to invest their time and energy, with a serious intent to contribute and grow with us, consider applying. This is not just a role, but a journey towards creating meaningful impact. If you are looking for a casual commitment or are uncertain about your availability and dedication, this might not be the right opportunity for you. We value the contribution of our volunteers immensely and wish to build a team that shares our commitment to the cause.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please send a short note of interest and a CV to apply@fairgameuk.co.uk
We strongly believe in having more diverse voices in our team and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those currently under-represented.
