At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage local facility plans and case-manage projects to improve hockey facilities.
- Company: England Hockey focuses on enhancing hockey facility provision across the country.
- Benefits: Monthly travel to the Head Office at Bisham Abbey, Marlow is covered.
- Other info: The position is predominantly home-based with required site visits.
- Why this job: This role offers a chance to impact hockey facilities nationally through strategic development.
- Qualifications: Applicants must hold a full, clean driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
England Hockey’s facilities work is critical in protecting, improving and developing hockey facility provision across the country. The updated Facilities Strategy, alongside the development of a facilities loan scheme, provides an exciting opportunity to increase and improve hockey provision nationally. The role is predominantly home‑based and includes responsibility for managing a portfolio of projects and Playing Pitch Strategies within an assigned geographical area. Applicants must hold a full, clean driving licence, have access to a vehicle, and be willing to undertake site visits. Monthly travel to England Hockey’s Head Office at Bisham Abbey, Marlow will also be required.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Manage the day‑to‑day implementation of local facility plans in line with the England Hockey Facilities Strategy.
- Work with Club Development Managers to identify projects and sites for support and investment using data and insight to support wider business objectives, including Youth Strategy, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I), and the Pitch Together Fund (Facilities Loan Scheme).
- Case‑manage identified projects to protect, improve and develop hockey facilities, including planning, design, technical guidance, revenue generation and financial modelling.
- Represent hockey effectively at Sport England facility planning and funding meetings and consultations.
- Contribute to the delivery of England Hockey strategic outcomes through Playing Pitch Strategies within Local Authority areas.
- Help maximise external investment into hockey facilities through sources such as Section 106 funding, grants and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
- Support the development of England Hockey technical guidance and associated facility resources.
- Support the implementation and delivery of the Pitch Together Fund (England Hockey Facilities Loan Scheme).
- Contribute to facilities education and support programmes for clubs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally with key stakeholders, partners and NGBs.
- Work proactively with external stakeholders across the sports construction industry to stay informed of developments and innovations in design, construction and maintenance.
- Always represent England Hockey professionally and act in the organisation’s best interests.
Facilities Development Manager - Maternity Cover in Marlow employer: England Hockey
England Hockey is dedicated to improving hockey facilities nationwide, offering a flexible home-based role. The team collaborates closely with local authorities and stakeholders to enhance sports infrastructure, ensuring a significant impact on community engagement in hockey.
