We are looking for a Manager to lead Select Group 1 at PGMOL. This role is responsible for ensuring that the SG1 Match Officials deliver the required performance standards for the competition. The SG1 Manager is directly responsible for the general management of the SG1 group, working with Referee Coaches to create and deliver appropriate training, performance management, and managing the technical development of the Match Officials, including the disseminated work at Regional Performance Centres (RPCs). Finally, the SG1 Manager will lead the elite group of Match Officials through a period of organisational and culture change.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- A thorough understanding of the technical skills, coaching and training needs required of elite match officials.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Premier League and Championship football.
- Comprehensive knowledge of professional refereeing.
- The ability to inspire and lead in a period of organisational change.
- Experience of managing and developing individuals and groups in an elite sporting environment.
- Significant experience of line managing a high performing team of individuals.
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support Match Officials.
- Proficiency in using data to aid decision making.
- Experience of motivating groups and individuals to achieve targeted success.
- The ability to communicate and influence and can interact at all levels.
- Experience of successful performance management in an elite sporting environment.
- Experience of managing budgets.
- The confidence and ability to challenge and be challenged.
- The ability to communicate, influence, and build relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Management of the SG1 Group
- Provide line management support to the SG1 Referees on a day-to-day basis to include objective setting, regular communication and performance reviews.
- Ensure that individual Development Action Plans are in place via the Coaches and support the delivery of these plans where applicable.
- Provide specialist support to the SG1 group in embedding the Holistic Assessment programme and provide consistent feedback to the Leadership Team.
- Offer support and guidance to the manager and coaches in relation to performance conversations to ensure that the match officials are communicated with regularly and honestly using inputs in relation to the Key Performance Characteristics (detailed in the attached job description).
- Work with the Referee Coaches to plan and coordinate the training programme.
- Liaise with key internal stakeholders to organise and contribute to the content of training meetings and events.
- Attend all SG1 meetings and events and attend other training meetings and Observer meetings as required.
- Attend matches and the VAR Hub to monitor the performance of the SG1 group and attend other matches to monitor and contribute to the development of the next generation of Match Officials in the elite pathway.
- Prepare monthly and annual performance reports for Leadership Team and Board review.
Performance Support and Development
- Work with the Referee Coaches, to ensure the development and implementation of individualised Development Action Plans for all SG1 Referees. This includes all aspects of performance and will in time include the management of the ‘performance clock’ for each SG1 Referee.
- Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to support the Match Officials maintain a high level of performance.
- Provide technical coaching/mentoring advice and support to selected Match Officials as part of their individual coaching cell.
- Liaise with the Coaching Director and the Head of Coaching and Development to manage the quality assurance of the work of the technical Coaches, to ensure appropriate and effective coaching for all SG1 Match Officials.
- Manage the process of feedback from the evaluation team to support knowledge development and sharing of good practice.
- Manage the provision of regular reports and performance assessments.
Match Appointments
- Collaborate with other group Directors to manage the appointments of those Match Officials who also officiate on their lists.
- Prepare provisional 4 week and match day (weekly) appointments plan for review.
- Prepare and distribute the approved weekly appointments.
- Maintain MOAS records and the appointment database for all appointments.
- Liaise with 1st Class Events to ensure that travel arrangements are completed for all appointments.
General
- Manage all match day issues as they arise and liaise with the Chief Refereeing Officer and Premier League as required.
- Engage with Premier League clubs including regular reviews of matchday Match Official performance and any controversial incidents the clubs may want to discuss. Agree with the Chief Refereeing Officer any particularly sensitive incidents which the Chief Refereeing Officer may prefer to handle himself.
- Manage the annual programme of pre-season Premier League club visits.
- Support implementation of the Elite Referee Development Plan.
- As a member of the Management Team, contribute to the organisation’s development.
- Support the PGMOL training programme by attending events and participating in training as required.
- Attend the Annual Conference and other meetings and matches as necessary.
- Assist with general briefings and presentations to broadcasters, media, supporters’ groups and other interested parties. Support the Head of Communications as required in the delivery of the communications strategy.
- Contribute to the work of the Premier League Independent KMI Panel, attending panel meetings and assisting in the development of panel members as necessary.
PGMOL is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, the post holder will be subject to any relevant security checks as required.
PGMOL is entering a new and exciting era as we strive to continue enhancing refereeing standards. PGMOL manage and develop the 600 match officials operating in the elite game in England and are building a broader, highly-skilled workforce to provide the best possible wrap-around support available to aid officials’ performance for the benefit of the game.
We are a workplace that strives to be diverse and reflective of the populations we serve, therefore we welcome applications from everyone. As an organisation, we actively promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion to ensure everyone can bring their unique identities and the best version of themselves to PGMOL.
If you have any requirements in respect of the interview or recruitment process, please mention this during your application.
