Apologies if already discussed, I just noticed on LinkedIn Rangers advertising for a Director of Operations & Venue. Hopefully bring in someone who can further drive us forward in that respect.
JOB TITLE: Director of Operations & Venue
REPORTING LINE: Chief Executive Officer
DEPARTMENT: Operations & Venue
LOCATION: Ibrox Stadium
CONTRACT: Full-time
BACKGROUND
Rangers Football Club, formed in 1872, is one of the world’s longest established and most successful clubs, having won 55 League titles, 34 Scottish Cups, 27 League Cups and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1972. This collection of titles and cups makes Rangers the most successful club in the world, and it is currently the 9th strongest football brand according to the YouGov UK Brand Index.
Playing at the 50,987 seat Ibrox Stadium and benefitting from the world-class 37-acre training facility, the club has been a dominant force in Scottish football for decades. The club benefits from a famously loyal support and the high volume of season tickets is the foundation of the top 19 best attendances in Europe. It is estimated that Rangers has a global fanbase of 4m, half of which reside in the UK.
THE ROLE
As the Director of Operations & Venue, you will play a crucial role in leading and managing the football club’s operations across both Ibrox Stadium and the Rangers Training Centre, leading across operations, IT, groundstaff, facilities and security business units. The role will lead a team of five heads of department and over 30 full-time staff.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role on the club's executive management team, creating alignment across the football club's leadership and ensuring the club delivers the 2025 club strategy.
The Director of Operations & Venue will evolve and continually update the operational & venue strategy and will be responsible for measuring overall venue performance and operational efficiency against a clear vision underpinned by clear targets and objectives.
We seek someone who can operate in a highly pressured, fast-paced environment, leading diverse teams to ensure the football club and underlying business operates at the highest level in its core off-the-pitch functions.
Day to day, the Director of Operations & Venue will be responsible for:
THE CANDIDATE
We are looking to speak with candidates who have the following skills and experience:
· Proven experience in a Director level operations management role, preferably within the sports, events, or venues industry.
· Exceptional leadership abilities, with a track record of successfully managing and developing high-performing teams.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to utilise data driven insights to inform decision-making and drive operational improvements.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
· Proven ability to coordinate and facilitate effective communication among senior management teams, fostering alignment and driving collective success.
· Strong financial acumen, with experience providing valuable financial input for third-party contracts and vendor partnerships.
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, effectively managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing circumstances.
EQUALITY & INCLUSION:
Rangers Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
Rangers Football Club also welcomes applications from suitably qualified members of the armed forces family.
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@rangers.co.uk.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 9TH JUNE 2023.
JOB TITLE: Director of Operations & Venue
REPORTING LINE: Chief Executive Officer
DEPARTMENT: Operations & Venue
LOCATION: Ibrox Stadium
CONTRACT: Full-time
BACKGROUND
Rangers Football Club, formed in 1872, is one of the world’s longest established and most successful clubs, having won 55 League titles, 34 Scottish Cups, 27 League Cups and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1972. This collection of titles and cups makes Rangers the most successful club in the world, and it is currently the 9th strongest football brand according to the YouGov UK Brand Index.
Playing at the 50,987 seat Ibrox Stadium and benefitting from the world-class 37-acre training facility, the club has been a dominant force in Scottish football for decades. The club benefits from a famously loyal support and the high volume of season tickets is the foundation of the top 19 best attendances in Europe. It is estimated that Rangers has a global fanbase of 4m, half of which reside in the UK.
THE ROLE
As the Director of Operations & Venue, you will play a crucial role in leading and managing the football club’s operations across both Ibrox Stadium and the Rangers Training Centre, leading across operations, IT, groundstaff, facilities and security business units. The role will lead a team of five heads of department and over 30 full-time staff.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role on the club's executive management team, creating alignment across the football club's leadership and ensuring the club delivers the 2025 club strategy.
The Director of Operations & Venue will evolve and continually update the operational & venue strategy and will be responsible for measuring overall venue performance and operational efficiency against a clear vision underpinned by clear targets and objectives.
We seek someone who can operate in a highly pressured, fast-paced environment, leading diverse teams to ensure the football club and underlying business operates at the highest level in its core off-the-pitch functions.
Day to day, the Director of Operations & Venue will be responsible for:
- Ensuring that Ibrox Stadium and The Rangers Training Centre operate at the highest level, including overseeing the stadium operations and driving towards a world-leading supporter experience at Ibrox.
- Project management of stadium and training centre capital projects, ensuring optimal investment decisions, effective utilisation of resources and drive a culture of identifying cost savings
- Work closely with the club's catering partner to ensure all related operations run efficiently across both venues.
- Support the security teams to help deliver a safe and secure venue, with a particular focus on Ibrox match days and high-risk fixtures.
- Liaison with key stakeholders, including UEFA, SFA, SPFL Glasgow City Council and Police Scotland, where appropriate
- Oversee facilities and venue management and health and safety matters, ensuring compliance with rigorous club standards, Green Guide regulations, and general safety certificates while structuring resources accordingly.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive facilities and venue strategy that aligns with business objectives and improves operational efficiencies.
- Implement and maintain state-of-the-art IT systems and strategies that support the operations and ensure seamless business continuity for all departments within the club.
- Monitor, maintain, and update IT support systems to meet the evolving technological demands of the club.
- Design and implement a strategic purchasing strategy/policy that maximizes cost-effectiveness and supplier management while ensuring high-quality products and services for the club.
- Coordinate and facilitate effective communication among the senior management team through regular meetings, fostering collaboration and alignment across departments.
- Provide valuable financial input into third-party contracts, ensuring favourable terms and maximizing value for the club.
- Lead the development of an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate governance) plan and drive the sustainability strategy across the club
- Conduct thorough appraisals of potential capital projects, analyzing return on investment and introducing a capitalization policy that optimizes financial resources.
- Offer assistance and expertise in various ad hoc exercises and projects as directed by the CEO and the board, leveraging your skills and knowledge to contribute to the club's strategic objectives.
THE CANDIDATE
We are looking to speak with candidates who have the following skills and experience:
· Proven experience in a Director level operations management role, preferably within the sports, events, or venues industry.
· Exceptional leadership abilities, with a track record of successfully managing and developing high-performing teams.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to utilise data driven insights to inform decision-making and drive operational improvements.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
· Proven ability to coordinate and facilitate effective communication among senior management teams, fostering alignment and driving collective success.
· Strong financial acumen, with experience providing valuable financial input for third-party contracts and vendor partnerships.
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, effectively managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing circumstances.
EQUALITY & INCLUSION:
Rangers Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
Rangers Football Club also welcomes applications from suitably qualified members of the armed forces family.
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@rangers.co.uk.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 9TH JUNE 2023.
