About

Management Committee

Chair - Fran Stanton

The Chair of the Management Committee is head of the Union. Their role is as follows:

Provide Leadership for the Union as a whole;
Promote the aims and objectives of the Union;
Manage the achievement of the Union’s Strategic Objectives;
Coordinate the efforts of all Officers of the Union;
Lead the Management Committee;
Lead Management Committee meetings ensuring the timely completion of business on the agenda;
Review the Performance of the Union against its targets and objectives;
Communicate with all members about the current and future development of the Union;

Vice-Chair - Paul Rice

The Vice Chair of the Management Committee is the Deputy Head of the Union and in addition to deputising for the Chair they will have the following objectives:

Provide Leadership for the Union as a whole;
Promote the aims and objectives of the Union;
Manage the achievement of the Union’s Strategic Objectives;
Coordinate the efforts of all Officers of the Union;
Lead the Management Committee;
Review the Performance of the Union against its targets and objectives;
Communicate with all members about the current and future development of the Union

E-mail: vicechair@spiritofshankly.com

Treasurer - Jon-Paul Hill

Set the Annual Budget in conjunction with the Management Committee;
Agree and follow financial controls set by the Management Committee;
Monitor and take corrective action when required relating to the Budget;
Prepare, monitor and update cash-flow projections;
Prepare Management and Annual Accounts;
Liaise with Accountants concerning Accounts, taxation and Accountant’s Certificate;
Ensure the Union complies with the Money Laundering Regulations;
Administer banking of all receipts;
Administer payment of outgoings, (including standing orders and direct debits);
Monitor and reconcile the bank accounts and petty cash;
Maintain security and preparation of backup records;
Maintain VAT records of outputs and inputs;

E-mail: treasurer@spiritofshankly.com

Secretary - Graham Smith

Coordinate the production of relevant Management Committee Reports on a monthly basis;
Set meeting dates, times and venues for Management Committee meetings;
In conjunction with the Management Committee set agendas for Management Committee meetings;
Circulate minutes of meetings in a timely manner
Set the time , date and venue for Annual General Meetings;
In conjunction with the Management Committee set an agenda for the Annual General Meeting;
Circulate minutes of Annual General Meetings in a timely manner;
In conjunction with the Management Committee plan and organise the annual election of officers;
Promoting and maintaining effective communication for the Union at all levels;
Monitor compliance with all statutory obligations of the Union (including but not exhaustively FSA, Data Protection, Company Act legislation, insurance etc)
Receive, circulate (as appropriate) and respond to all communications to the Union in conjunction with all officers;
Manage, monitor and secure all membership records of the Union and Union membership;
To assist and facilitate in the creation of branches for the Liverpool Supporters’ Union in the UK and the rest of the world

E-mail: secretary@spiritofshankly.com

Media - James McKenna

Develop, implement and manage the Union’s media communications strategy to ensure maximum coverage and awareness of the organisation’s aims and objectives
Manage the news section of the website, ensuring all press coverage is uploaded
Produce proactive and reactive press statements as and when necessary
Generate profile and awareness raising opportunities through interviews, articles, etc
Liaise with other officers to ensure all PR opportunities are being exploited at home and abroad

E-mail: media@spiritofshankly.com

Marketing Officer - Sam Armstrong

To develop and maintain a strong visual identity for the Liverpool Supporters’ Union
To identify and recommend best practice in marketing for the Liverpool Supporters’ Union
To facilitate cost effective design and print requirements for the Liverpool Supporters’ Union
To work with other officers of the committee to ensure they have the appropriate materials to market their area of expertise and in the longer term to enable them to develop operational marketing plans
To work with the Chair and Vice-Chair to develop a strategic plan in response to the aims and objectives of the Liverpool Supporters’ Union
To receive, circulate and respond to all membership communications to the Union
To produce and distribute the Union newsletter
To liaise with appropriate partners who may offer services and benefits to members
To facilitate the production of merchandise for the Union

E-mail: marketing@spiritofshankly.com

Memberships Officer - Peter Furmedge

To manage, update and monitor all membership records of the Liverpool Supporters’ Union membership
To grow the membership of the Liverpool Supporters’ Union
To facilitate the renewal of memberships to the Liverpool Supporters’ Union
To identify member needs and suggestions and report these to the committee for consideration

E-mail: membership@spiritofshankly.com

New Media Officer - Daniel Nicolson

Hardware:

Assist the Management Committee in the selection of Hardware appropriate to the Union’s needs;

Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all the Union’s IT equipment, containing sufficient information for Insurance and Security purposes;
Respond and/or coordinate remedies in failures in hardware;
Liaise with suppliers and obtain the most cost effective Hardware quotes and prices without sacrificing quality;
Arrange for the supply of hardware from agreed suppliers in line with the policy agreed with the Management Committee;
Arrange for hardware maintenance contracts in accordance with the policy agreed with the Management Committee;
Maintain a record of hardware maintenance contracts and hardware covered;
Maintain a hardware fault log (indicating fault, when reported and when resolved).

Software:

Advise the Management Committee in the selection and acquisition of software appropriate to the Union’s needs;
Order software, check delivery and ensure correct installation;
File all software licences ready for inspection;
Maintain separate record of all software licences;
Arrange software maintenance contracts in accordance with the policy agreed with the Management Committee;
Maintain a software fault log (indicating fault, when reporting and when resolved);
Monitor the performance of the providers of software maintenance;

E-mail: technical@spiritofshankly.com

Events Officer - Stephen Monaghan

Organise and manage a series of events to raise the profile of the Union and to raise funds for the Union and other causes related to Liverpool FC supporters
Liaise with like minded organisations to host events in Liverpool and other locations as the Union expands
Maximise income opportunities through sponsorship, in kind support, etc so that events remain affordable to the membership
Liaise with other officers & members to ensure maximum publicity & promotion of events

E-mail: events@spiritofshankly.com

Club Liaison Officer - Kieth Culvin

Establish and develop links with senior officials at the club
Take the lead on raising members’ issues with the appropriate officials
Take a proactive role in seeking out members’ issues and identifying areas where the Union can make significant gains with the club including, but not exclusive to, ticketing & allocation, travel, fans with special needs, development of the new stadium, access to local young people, Hillsborough related issues, policing/stewarding, etc

E-mail: clubliaison@spiritofshankly.com

Regeneration Liaison Officer - Peter Carney

Engage with the club’s Community and Regeneration officers as appropriate to provide two way communication over the new stadium and related issues on the redevelopment of the Anfield/Breckfield area
Keep members advised on the issues facing the local community both in terms of the existing match day experience and the implications of the new stadium
Advise the Management Committee on initiatives that the Union can participate in either directly or through sponsorship or in-kind support to enhance the quality of life for the community and improve relationships between residents and fans

E-mail: anfield@spiritofshankly.com

UK Supporters Liaison Officer - Peter Hooton

Provide a first point of contact for fans both locally and across the UK
Establish a network of key contacts across the country to support the growth & development of the Union throughout the UK fan base
Liaise with other officers to raise awareness of issues, deliver results for members, etc so that the Union becomes a true voice for all its members regardless of their geographical location.
To manage the relationships with all UK and Ireland based Branches

Provide a first point of contact for fans outside of the UK

E-mail: uksupporters@spiritofshankly.com

Overseas Supporters Liaison Officer - Thomas Keiner

Establish a network of key contacts to support the growth and development of the Union throughout the overseas fan base
Liaise with other officers to raise awareness of issues, deliver results for members, etc so that the Union becomes a true voice for all its members regardless of their geographical location.
To manage the relationships with all non-UK and Ireland based Branches

E-mail: overseas@spiritofshankly.com

Travel Officer - Roy Bentham

Organise cost effective travel for members to domestic away matches and, where possible, to European matches
Explore ways in which similar deals can be put in place for out of town members to both home and away games
Ensure the that travel offers are effectively promoted to maximise income and thereby reduce costs for members

E-mail: travel@spiritofshankly.com

Youth Officer & Welfare Officer- Paul Gardner

Provide a voice on the committee and to the club for younger supporters, ensuring their views and aspirations are given due consideration and are acted upon wherever possible
Develop effective lines of communication with young supporters to engage them in the Union’s activities
Work with the Club Liaison Officer and the rest of the committee to ensure that every effort is made to improve young people’s access to matches and the club in general
Work with the Membership Officer to manage and grow the membership of the Liverpool Supporters’ Union’s Child and Youth membership sections
To observe best practice and all current child protection legislation applicable to the management of the Child and Youth membership sections

E-mail: youth@spiritofshankly.com

E-mail: welfare@spiritofshankly.com

Direct Action Coordinator (Co-opted Non-Committee Role) - Kyle Percy

Organise and mobilise members to take appropriate action in support of the Union’s aims and objectives
Liaise with like minded organisations to take appropriate action in Liverpool and other locations as the Union expands
Liaise with other officers and members to ensure maximum publicity and promotion of activity

E-mail: directaction@spiritofshankly.com