Ballerz - Football Development Consultant

PART TIME 
Location: Ballerz, Bluewater, Dartford
Employment type: Part time / flexible hours. £14.00 - £14.50
Reporting to: General Manager / Head of Operations

Role Objective

To drive the growth and commercial success of Ballerz football programmes by increasing participation, developing relationships with local football clubs and organisations, and identifying opportunities to expand our football offering. The role focuses on filling existing coaching sessions, generating new bookings and building sustainable football partnerships rather than day to day venue management.

Football Programme Growth and Participation

·        Drive attendance across Mini Ballerz, development sessions, masterclasses and holiday camps.
·        Identify underperforming sessions and implement plans to improve occupancy.
·        Attract new participants through grassroots clubs, schools, academies and community networks.
·        Improve retention, repeat bookings and progression between programmes.
·        Coordinate with operations and marketing on campaigns and programme availability.

Club Relationships and Community Development

·        Build and maintain relationships with grassroots clubs across Dartford, Bexley, Gravesend and wider Kent.
·        Act as a point of contact for clubs, coaches, academies and football organisations.
·        Proactively promote Ballerz facilities, training, pitch hire, tournaments and team events.
·        Attend relevant club meetings, networking opportunities and community events.
·        Develop a sustainable network of local football contacts.

Football Business Development

·        Generate revenue through coaching, pitch hire, partnerships, leagues, tournaments and events.
·        Identify new programmes and opportunities to maximise facility utilisation.
·        Build relationships with external coaches and football providers.
·        Work with the sales team to convert enquiries and opportunities into confirmed bookings.

Football Programme Development

·        Review existing programme structures, schedules, pricing and audiences; recommend improvements.
·        Identify local demand and gaps in the football market.
·        Support development of specialist sessions, pathways and new football events.
·        Coordinate with coaches and delivery partners on feasibility and delivery.

Commercial Accountability and Reporting

·        Maintain a pipeline of club contacts, partners and commercial opportunities.
·        Report regularly on outreach, leads, confirmed bookings and attendance.
·        Monitor programme occupancy and recommend corrective actions.
·        Attend scheduled management reviews and demonstrate measurable results.

Key Performance Indicators

·        Weekly training attendance, session occupancy and new participant growth.
·        Active club relationships, confirmed bookings and repeat partnerships.
·        Incremental football revenue and pitch utilisation.
·        New programme launches, participant retention and repeat attendance.

Essential Experience and Skills

·        Knowledge of grassroots football and local football networks.
·        Experience in football coaching, club development, sports development or business development.
·        Ability to build relationships and convert opportunities into revenue.
·        Excellent communication, networking, organisation and independent working skills.
·        Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to participation growth.

Desirable Experience

·        Existing grassroots club network across Kent and South East London.
·        FA or UEFA coaching qualifications.
·        Experience developing football programmes, leagues or tournaments.
·        Experience working with schools, academies or community organisations.

Working Arrangements

Part time and flexible, combining club visits, relationship building and attendance at Ballerz. Some evenings and weekends will be required to engage with clubs and attend activities.

Role Boundaries

The consultant focuses on participation, commercial development and external relationships. Daily venue operations, staff rotas, pitch maintenance, safeguarding oversight and general operational management remain with the relevant Ballerz management team. The consultant works collaboratively with operations, coaches, sales and marketing.

Overall Expectation

Take ownership of growing the football offering, increasing participation, filling available sessions and positioning Ballerz as a destination for grassroots football, training and development in the local area.

Proposed Engagement Structure (For Discussion)

Weekly commitment: 16 to 25 hours
Initial term: Three month trial
Working pattern: Flexible, including club visits
Review: Monthly performance review
Primary objective: Increased training occupancy and football revenue