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A leadership role with the charity behind Scotland's largest grassroots football club

General Manager

Glasgow Full time Salary dependent on experience Charity / not-for-profit Deadline: 15 Oct 2026

We are seeking a General Manager for the GSC Auldhouse charity who can take the organisation to the next level.

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Background

Football for all, at the heart of the community

GSC Auldhouse is the charity that owns and runs the home of Giffnock Soccer Centre, using football as a force for good across Glasgow and the West of Scotland.

Giffnock Soccer Centre was founded in 1995 and is now Scotland's largest grassroots football club, with over 1,400 players and a further 200 coaches.

In 2020 the club began a strategic review of its structures, with a focus on establishing a single base for its club and community activities. In 2022 it secured a new home at GSC Auldhouse, formerly Hutchesons Sports Ground, in the south of Glasgow. Backed by £1.3m of funding, the facility is home to two new 3G pitches, four top-class grass pitches, a significant clubhouse and an on-site head greenkeeper's residence.

The facility is owned and managed by the charity, GSC Auldhouse Ltd, which lets it to Giffnock Soccer Centre. Its strategic aim is to use the facilities during off-peak football hours to deliver outstanding and innovative community development work.

Over the last 18 months, GSC Auldhouse has delivered important social inclusion work. Funders including Foundation Scotland, the National Lottery and Cash for Kids have supported programmes ranging from Female Empowerment classes to Holiday Hope camps for disadvantaged young people, and ESOL classes for neighbours who are new to Scotland. Real progress has also been made in generating income through private lettings of the 3G pitches and wider commercial partnerships.

1995

Giffnock Soccer Centre founded

1,400

Players, plus 200 coaches

£1.3m

Invested in the GSC Auldhouse facility

2024

Registered as a charity

The Role

General Manager

A leader who can build on what GSC Auldhouse has achieved and bring renewed focus to the areas that need to grow.

General Manager

Grow our social outreach and lead the income strategies that make it sustainable.

Full time · Glasgow · GSC Auldhouse Ltd (charity)

Reports to the Board Self-starter Strategy and delivery

Salary

Dependent on experience

i Job overview

In essence, we are looking for a leader who can build on the achievements of GSC Auldhouse and bring renewed focus to the areas that need development.

The successful candidate will have well-developed networks across sport and the third sector, and be comfortable working closely with a Board to help develop an ambitious expansion plan. The role demands a self-starter who can appreciate the bigger picture and shape strategy, while also delivering a plan on the ground to develop, manage and run a social inclusion offering.

Our primary function

Growth of social outreach, and delivery of income strategies for the charity.

Our vision

To be grassroots football's leading provider of sport, health and employability activities for children, young people and adults across Glasgow and the West of Scotland.

The Role

Key responsibilities

The role is driven by one primary function: growth of social outreach and delivery of income strategies for the charity.

1 Growth of social outreach

Create a new social outreach strategy for GSC Auldhouse that builds on what has already been delivered, provides valuable services to our communities, and is financially self-sufficient to meet pre-agreed funding targets, in close partnership with the club
Ensure a long-term strategy is in place to guide the charity in achieving its objectives, working closely with the Board and, where applicable, the committee of the club
Ensure the production of appropriate business plans to implement and achieve the strategies agreed with the Board
Seek out and develop new strategies for securing future resources, centred on new commercial partnerships and maximising income from letting our 3G pitches
Take appropriate steps to protect the charity from risk
Ensure the charity fulfils its constitutional, regulatory and legal obligations
Ensure the charity has the right management systems and structures to work effectively, accountably and safely
Protect and enhance the reputation of the charity, and act as spokesperson when authorised
Formulate marketing strategies and campaigns in conjunction with the Board

2 Income development

Identify and manage income development opportunities, including earned income and social enterprise initiatives, and lead winning bids for third-party funding
Develop and deliver a fundraising plan that meets the needs of the organisation, its vision and the income targets required to realise that vision
Ensure income generation KPIs are regularly assessed, and take action on activities not meeting agreed targets
Work to influence local and national government policy, and lobby on behalf of users of the charity's services
Ensure the smooth management and delivery of the charity's obligations under the GSC Agreement
Where appropriate, form funding and communications partnerships with other complementary organisations
Ensure all fundraising is undertaken within the appropriate legislation and the codes of the Fundraising Standards Board and the Institute of Fundraising
Line-manage a team that helps deliver the charity's functions

3 Facilities and commercial income

Manage and develop the facilities at GSC Auldhouse to deliver the financial plan
Plan facility lets to maximise the efficiency of the facility
Develop a sponsorship plan to grow commercial income

4 Relaunch and oversight of the GSC Academy

Provide oversight of the GSC Academy to amplify the income it generates, at a level to be agreed, through a first-class experience for all Academy members
Use insight from the heartbeat of our footballing division to drive social change funding within the GSC Auldhouse setting
Provide ongoing oversight of the Academy and its role within the wider footballing operation

5 General

Develop and adhere to the charity's policies and procedures, ensuring high standards of quality and good practice are maintained, developed and monitored
Be aware of responsibilities under the Health and Safety policy, take all possible steps to ensure a safe working environment, and report all incidents or potential hazards
Promote equal opportunities through anti-discriminatory practice
Maintain your continuing professional development, and maintain confidentiality at all times
Undertake any other duties connected with the leadership and management of the charity, as the Chair or another member of the committee may direct

About You

The person we're looking for

A strategic, hands-on leader who is as comfortable shaping the vision as delivering it on the ground.

✓ Skills and experience

A demonstrable history of success and achievement in a leadership role
Substantial experience of business and strategic planning within the not-for-profit sector
Extensive experience of managing multiple functions and projects
Experience of working with and advising a Board of Trustees
A dynamic, forward-thinking people manager who leads through actions and behaviours, builds a culture of trust and co-working, and has created motivated, high-performing teams
Experience of developing and embedding culture, vision and values within an organisation
Ability to devise, implement and apply the policies and procedures that underpin daily operations
Experience of financial administration and management within the not-for-profit sector
Experience of delivering excellence and profitability within a football development environment, and leveraging this alongside a charity partner

★ Personal attributes

A strategic thinker who generates innovative ideas
Values and respects others, builds relationships and collaborates
Delivers to the highest standards, performance-driven and results-orientated
Strong relationships with key stakeholders across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors
Commercial acumen, and a proven capacity to manage risks, bids, grants and budgets
An active commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
Credible in their field, able to influence and lead to achieve results
Relates comfortably with senior leaders, front-line staff and diverse communities
Communicates confidently and sensitively, with excellent verbal and written skills
Passionate about supporting others to achieve, and about the charity's purpose, aims and values
Honest, reliable and resilient, staying calm and professional under pressure

£ Salary and conditions

Salary

Dependent on experience

Annual leave

25 days

Statutory holidays

9 days

Location

GSC Auldhouse, Glasgow

Employer

GSC Auldhouse Ltd

Holiday dates are set by the Board from time to time.

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