EMPLOYMENT

 

The FSA currently has the following vacancies:

DEVELOPMENT WORKER (International)

The Football Supporters' Association has a vacancy for an International Development Worker. Most of the duties of the post relate to the following England International games:

England v Mexico 25/05/01 Friendly
Greece v England 06/06/01 World Cup
England v Holland 15/08/01 Friendly
Germany v England 01/09/01 World Cup
England v Albania 05/09/01 World Cup
England v Greece 06/10/01 World Cup

Main duties

Organisation of Fan Friendly Football Matches (total of 6)

Fan friendlies need to be organised for all home games and for the away match in Germany.

Production of Fanzines (total of 7)

A Fanzine, similar to The Lowdown produced for Euro 2000, needs to be produced for each game. It is possible, though not yet certain, that the Sunday Mirror will continue its involvement and contribution through Brian McNally.

Fans' Embassies (2)

These will need to be organised for the two away games, replicating the format of Euro 2000 with a central vehicle base and a team of volunteers who will require supervising and training.

Media features

The co-ordinator will be required for interviews/articles in advance of and during the build up to matches and be available for media interviews as necessary.

Home Office liaison

Preparation of a case for presentation to the Home Office for support to establish a service for English club fans travelling abroad.

It is difficult to accurately predict the exact amount of time that will be required to undertake this work but we believe that it should not take more than 100 days in total. We are therefore offering a cash sum of �8000 for completion of the total package.

The post would be suitable for someone with the following skills, knowledge and experience:-

  • A proven interest in the welfare of England fans at home and abroad
  • Familiarity with the issues surrounding the welfare, conduct and treatment of England fans, and the legislation associated with this.
  • A commitment to the promotion of anti-racist and anti-xenophobic initiatives
  • Strong organisational skills. Experience of organising teams of volunteers would be an advantage.
  • Willingness to work long and unsocial hours where necessary to deliver the task
  • A good communicator, both orally and in writing
  • Experience of producing magazines/fanzines
  • Experience of dealing with the media on sensitive issues

    Please forward letters of application and a C.V. to Malcolm Clarke, Chair, FSA, 20 Woodlands Road, Sale, Cheshire M33 2DW by 31 March. It is proposed to interview on 8 April (an alternative date would be provided for any shortlisted candidate watching his/her team on that date).