Volunteer Academics Partnership Manager
Role: Volunteer Academic Partnerships Manager
Location: Remote
Reports to: Chief Research Officer
Hours: Approx. 5hrs a week
About Us
Join us at Fair Game, where we're passionate about shaping a brighter future for football! With a vibrant community of 34 football clubs, we're on a journey to revolutionise the game we all love. Collaborating with top-notch academics and industry experts, our goal is to nurture a sport that fills every fan with pride. Imagine wearing your team's colours, confident in the values it represents and the rich traditions it upholds.
Be part of a movement that champions fan involvement, financial health, exemplary governance, and unwavering commitment to equality. Let's team up to make football not just a game, but a legacy we're all proud to be part of. Join Fair Game and help us turn this vision into reality!
What we are Looking For
Fair Game’s mantra is delivering realistic solutions to the problems football faces - and central to that is high-quality research.
Fair Game has partnered with the Football Collective and is on a mission to map all existing research into our national game and help showcase upcoming and recently published work. To help on that mission we are now recruiting for a volunteer Academic Partnership Manager.
We are looking for a highly-organised and focused individual who has an eye for detail to create an interactive database that is usable for both Fair Game and the Football Collective.
This volunteer position is a fantastic chance for someone keen on gaining insights into the football industry and expanding their connections, setting the stage for a promising career in sports research. If this resonates with you, you might just be the person we need to help shape the future of football in an extraordinary way.
Main Responsibilities
(Don’t worry, you won’t be doing all of these on your own)
As a Fair Game Academic Partnerships Manager here are some of the tasks that you may undertake:
Regular liaison with the Football Collective
Attend weekly online meetings with Fair Game’s Chief Research Officer
Use academic databases to find relevant football research
Update and maintain an online library of football research
Update and maintain a searchable database of football academics (by name, university and research theme)
Liaise with academics about research opportunities, workshops and online seminars and podcasts
What you will Need to Bring
Good interpersonal skills
Experience of building databases
A love of football research
Approximately five hours a week of availability
A commitment to Fair Game’s values
A desire to see a fairer future for football
What you will Gain
A network of contacts in the football industry
And a chance to change football for the better
Volunteering
We are seeking dedicated individuals who are genuinely passionate about contributing to our cause. This voluntary role demands more than just an initial burst of enthusiasm; it requires a steadfast commitment and a deep-seated desire to make a difference.
We kindly ask that only those who are prepared to invest their time and energy, with a serious intent to contribute and grow with us, consider applying. This is not just a role, but a journey towards creating meaningful impact. If you are looking for a casual commitment or are uncertain about your availability and dedication, this might not be the right opportunity for you. We value the contribution of our volunteers immensely and wish to build a team that shares our commitment to the cause.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please send a short note of interest and a CV to niall.couper@fairgameuk.co.uk
We strongly believe in having more diverse voices in our team and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those currently under-represented.
