Regional Learning Delivery Lead

The Football Association have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Learning Delivery Lead .

You will be responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of learning events within their assigned region, ensuring that programs are delivered efficiently across various formats (in-person and virtual.)

On top of this, you will build and maintain strong relationships with regional stakeholders, including workforce teams, venue partners, and local coach development teams, ensuring national alignment and consistent program quality.

What will you be doing?

• Oversee the delivery of learning events within the region, ensuring timely and effective execution across multiple formats (in-person and virtual.)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional stakeholders, including workforce teams, venue partners, and local learning teams, ensuring national alignment and consistent program quality.
• Guarantee that all learning programs in the region meet the organisation's quality standards and are delivered in alignment with guidelines.
• Identify, assess, and resolve operational challenges or risks that could impact program delivery, implementing effective solutions to ensure a seamless learning experience.
• Collaborate across the Learning and Innovation team to align regional delivery plans with broader national approaches, ensuring consistency in program execution across regions.
• Track the performance of regional learning initiatives, ensuring programs are aligned with organizational goals and evaluating their effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.
• Lead, coach, and support team members, enhancing individual and team capability to ensure high-quality delivery across the region through regular 121s and productive team meetings.
• Provide regular feedback and insights on regional needs and challenges, helping to inform national planning and strategy development.
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement within region by regularly reviewing delivery processes and seeking opportunities to optimise efficiency and effectiveness.
• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.
• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:

Knowledge:

• Degree qualification in learning, education, sport, or a related field, providing a strong foundation in pedagogical principles and event management strategies.
• Familiarity with adult learning theories and design principles, particularly as they relate to organising and delivering learning events.
• Knowledge of event logistics management, including venue coordination, scheduling, and resource allocation, with a focus on optimising the learner experience.

Experience:

• Proven experience in managing learning events across geographically dispersed regions, ensuring consistency and quality across various locations.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting learning delivery across multiple formats (in-person, virtual, hybrid) and diverse disciplines, adapting to different learning needs and logistical challenges.
• Successful track record in event management, including the coordination of logistics, venues, and resources to ensure smooth and impactful learning delivery.
• Effective relationship management skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships and influence stakeholders at all levels to drive alignment and achieve event objectives.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data analysis, reporting, and logistical planning.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to a range of stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, ensuring efficient coordination and execution of learning events and logistics across the region.

Beneficial to have:

Knowledge:

• Postgraduate qualification in education, learning, event management, or a related field, offering advanced insights into learning design and logistics.
• Understanding of multi-modal learning delivery best practices, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.

Experience:

• Experience in using learning management systems (LMS) or other digital tools to track program delivery and participant progress.
• Background in managing event budgets, ensuring cost efficiency without compromising on quality and learner experience.
• Experience with risk management in event planning, including contingency planning and problem-solving in dynamic learning environments.

Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze complex data sets, create detailed reports, and manage event logistics.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Microsoft Project) to organize, track, and deliver learning events on time and within scope.
• Knowledge of virtual event platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx) and how to effectively integrate these tools into learning delivery.
• Experience with presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Prezi), creating visually engaging and informative presentations for stakeholders and learning events.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.
• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.
• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Documents

• TM0934 FA BENEFITS BOOKLET V1.pdf (188.82 KB)

Location: UK, GB

Posted Date: 11/25/2024