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Vacancy: Chief Executive Officer

Contract Type: Full Time

Location: Dorking - Surrey

Salary: £70,000 - £77,000

Industry: Club, Teams & Venues

Contact Name: Level Equals

Contact Email: lorraine@levelequals.com 

Contact Phone: 02081598656

Date Published: 16-Dec-2024

Level= is proud to be recruiting on behalf of Surrey FA, a forward-thinking and progressive organisation committed to developing grassroots football in Surrey. Surrey FA is dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for players, coaches, volunteers, and staff while promoting equality of opportunity across all areas of their work.
As Chief Executive Officer, you will play a pivotal role in driving their vision and leading the team through an exciting period of growth and change.

Chief Executive Officer Key Responsibilities:

Lead Strategy and Growth:

• Deliver The FA Grassroots Football Strategy and Surrey FA Business Strategy.

• Champion Surrey FA’s values, culture, and strategic goals.

• Develop strategies to grow Surrey FA’s profile, expand revenue streams, and enhance the network of hub sites.

• Work closely with the Board of Directors on business strategy, workforce planning, and change management.

• Promote good governance by implementing The FA Code of Governance for County FAs.

Manage Stakeholders Engagement:

• Cultivate relationships with key partners, including The FA, local authorities, clubs, leagues, and commercial stakeholders.

• Secure strategic partnerships to attract investment and support grassroots football initiatives.

• Build collaboration between paid staff and volunteers.

Inspire and Lead the Team:

• Develop and support the Senior Management Team, driving staff growth and succession planning.

• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of Surrey FA’s work.

Chief Executive Officer - Who We’re Looking For:

We are looking for candidates from diverse backgrounds who can bring fresh perspectives to this pivotal role.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• A strategic thinker with strong leadership and people management skills.

• Skilled at driving organisational change, with a proven ability to lead through periods of transformation.

• Experienced in building partnerships and influencing stakeholders.

• Confident in financial management and governance.

• Passionate about grassroots football, community development, and inclusivity.

Why Join Surrey FA?

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on grassroots football while working with a dedicated and supportive team. You’ll lead innovative projects, create inclusivity, and shape the future of football in Surrey.

Our Inclusive Recruitment Process:

This role is being managed by Level=, Surrey FA’s trusted recruitment partner. Level= is committed to ensuring fairness and transparency throughout the process.

Your CV will be used for information purposes only and will not be a determining factor in the shortlisting process.

Shortlisted candidates will complete a series of anonymised work-related questions designed to assess problem-solving skills, knowledge, and experience. These will be reviewed by a diverse panel.

Feedback will be provided to all candidates at the end of the process.

If you have accessibility requirements or need further support, please contact Level=.

How to Apply:

• Submit your CV to register your interest by Friday, 24th January 2025, at 5 PM.

• Complete the work-related questions by Sunday, 26th January 2025, at midnight.

• Interviews will take place w/c 10th February 2025

Join Surrey FA and lead the charge in shaping the future of grassroots football while championing diversity and inclusion.

Vacancy: Women's Senior ETC Player Development Lead - Fixed Term Contract

Division: Women's Football 

Location: Home based 

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract, Full-time 

Closing Date: 24 January 2025

We are looking for a Women's Senior ETC Player Development Lead to work within Girls Emerging Talent Centres to support the development of better players for the future game. The role will involve leading a team to oversee player development across a group of Centres within a region, including supporting the identification and development of talented players, and ensuring the delivery of outstanding technical programmes across the system.

The role will take on the management and leadership of a small team of staff responsible for developing better players in the FAs Girls Emerging Talent Centres.

The Premier League fund the delivery of up to 75 Emerging Talent Centres for talented female footballers aged 8-16 years. The Centres provide local technical and physical development for talented girls, supported by a varied games programme that stretches and challenges players.

The role will contribute to the delivery an outstanding talent pathway that provides a wide and diverse pool of talent for future Women's England Teams, and the wider domestic game.

Key Points To Note:

The role will cover the Midlands / South West region so we are looking for candidates who are based in region or are willing to be based in region.

This is a fixed term contract that will run until 30th June 2027.

Interviews are currently scheduled to be held on the 4th or 5th February 2025 at The National Football Centre, St. George's Park.

If you applied for the recently advertised ETC Player Development Lead roles you do not need to reapply. We will be in touch should your application be under consideration for this role.

What You'll do

• Lead and manage a team of staff responsible for developing better players within Girls'. Emerging Talent Centres.

• Support the FA Club Talent Pathway Manager with the development of Emerging Talent Centre player development programmes.

• Lead the development of an outstanding programme of support to Emerging Talent Centres which contributes to finding and developing talented girls.

• Support centres to develop and deliver an outstanding technical and physical training programme which focusses on player development.

• Support centres to develop the knowledge and know how to identify and recruit talented girls.

• Support centres to deliver a challenging and varied games programme.

• Work with England Futsal to embed futsal within centres, along with other small sided formats, as a tool to support outstanding player development.

• Support the roll out of the FA Emerging Talent Centre Technical Framework, and Physical Framework.

• Work with The FA Coach Development Teams, to provide support and learning for the coaching workforce in centres.

• Work with the Women's Senior Club Talent Pathway Manager to ensure that player development programmes are well connected across the club talent pathway.

• Deliver sessions to talented girls within centre environments as part of the learning support for the coaching workforce.

• Support centres to understand talent identification, and ensure they have a robust plan to deliver effective TID

• Support centres to implement impactful individual player development plans for players.

• Seek and support innovative ways to improve the development of players within Emerging Talent Centres.

• Support club action planning in response to the system audit process.

• Plan and prioritise a schedule of regular communication and visits to clubs / centres within the region.

• Ensure effective collaboration across the Girls Talent System in the identification of talented players.

• Contribute to the wider direction, planning and review of the club pathway.

• Support the delivery of events which support the learning and development of ETC workforce.

• Work with the Premier League and the FA to identify examples of high quality player development.

• Work closely with the FA's Women's Technical Team on the progress and implementation of the Women's Technical Strategy.

• Attend departmental meetings as and when required.

• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.

• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Holds a UEFA B Licence

• Understanding of talent development systems

• Experience of player development at foundation / youth development phase in football

• Experience in identifying talent and potential

• Ability to influence and build positive working relationships in club settings

• Experience of delivering coach development

• Experience of managing projects and events

• Time and project management skills

• Working effectively as part of a team

• High level coaching ability

• Experience and capability to use Excel

• Ability to use a suite of Microsoft Office tools

• Ability to create presentations and present to a wide range of stakeholders

• Willingness to travel

• Willingness to commit to personal development where appropriate

Beneficial

• Holds a UEFA A Licence

• Understanding of the women's game

• Awareness of key stakeholders across the football landscape

• Experience in academy football

• Experience of working in a talent / performance pathway

• Experience working with football partners and stakeholders

• Experience of working within an MDT

• Ability to problem solve

• Use of coaching and session planning software

• Advanced Project Management Skills

• Analysis Skills to support Talent ID

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.

• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Free private medical cover.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.

• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Vacancy: Female School Program Coordinator - United Arab Emirates

Female School Program Coordinator - United Arab Emirates

Location:  Abu Dhabi, AE

Opening Date:  7 Jan 2025

Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time

Contract Type:  Fixed Term

Closing Date of Applications – 24/01/2025

The role

Are you a passionate Football Coach looking for a role where you can make a real impact to players lives both on and off the pitch?

The successful candidate will deliver our Healthy Lifestyles program to girls only schools in Abu Dhabi. 

The Healthy Lifestyles program has positively impacted over 30,000 students across schools in Abu Dhabi in 2024. This initiative, part of City Football Schools UAE, promotes active living in an engaging learning environment through both practical football sessions and theory-based classroom sessions.

In addition to the main responsibilities, the role will support other programs operated by City Football Middle East across the MENA region – check out our ‘find out more’ section for more information on what you’ll do in UAE.

Pathways, Opportunities & Development

With the support of an experienced team of coaches and a world class program we’re confident we can help take your coaching career to the next level. We’re expanding across the globe, and confident this can be the start of successful career with Manchester City FC.

The perks

As well as working for the Premier League Champions in the UAE, the role carries a competitive salary with the following benefits:  Housing, Medical cover, Transport Allowance Flights and Visa.

Your Impact

• Delivering football sessions and our Healthy lifestyle program in girls only schools

• Ensure all the City Football Group coaching philosophies, methodology and principles are incorporated into the delivery of the Healthy Lifestyle’s Program.

• Ensure deliveries are done in a way that represents the brand positively.

• Work hard and play a key role within the community team in achieving the programs KPI’s.

• Provide positive and impactful experiences through the Manchester City brand for young people across Abu Dhabi and wider UAE.

• Build positive relationships with schools across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

• Work both individually and collectively as part of a team in ensuring the program is delivered to the required levels and expectations.

• Support the City Football Middle East office with local and regional activations. M

• Maintain professional conduct always in both on and off field environments.

What we are looking for

Essential

• Experience coaching female football players with varied abilities

• FA Level 2 / UEFA C minimum

• Member of a FA to maintain their Coach License or International equivalent

• Post-holder must hold or obtain at the earliest opportunity the relevant safeguarding training (i.e. FA Safeguarding Children Workshop)

• Experience working in a football environment

• To have proven experience working with players from varying backgrounds and cultures

• Have experience delivering presentations in classroom environments

• Experience implementing and developing a football coaching syllabus

• Demonstratable experience and knowledge of planning, delivering and reviewing sessions

• Knowledge and understanding of player development and the four-corner model

• Experience working with players on and off the field and in a variety of settings such as informal, formal, individual or groups

Desirable:

• To have experience working within a professional Football Club or sporting organisation

• Education in sports coaching or teaching

Find out more about our UAE programmes?:

Abu Dhabi Cup 2025:
https://www.mancity.com/city-football-schools/abu-dhabi-cup/venue 

Abu Dhabi League 2024:
https://www.mancity.com/city-football-schools/abu-dhabi-league 

Manchester City Football Schools – UAE:
https://www.mancity.com/learn-football/football-school-united-arab-emirates 

Socials:

Man City Abu Dhabi League:  
https://www.instagram.com/cityabudhabileague/profilecard/?igsh=Z3UzcjlwbzBid21p 

City Football Schools- UAE:
https://www.instagram.com/cityfootballschools/profilecard/?igsh=MTZ2bDlwZHplM3Y2 

Man City Abu Dhabi Cup:
https://www.instagram.com/abudhabicup?igsh=MWsyejlsc2ZoeHMybg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr 

Vacancy: Assistant Company Secretary

Division: Legal and Governance 

Location: Wembley Stadium

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Closing Date: 27 January 2025

The Football Association have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Company Secretary

You will support the Company Secretary, providing advice and assistance on all company secretarial issues and ensuring that The FA, its subsidiary companies and charities are meeting their statutory requirements.

What You'll do

• Provide assistance to the Company Secretary on the development of corporate governance practice across The FA, subsidiary companies and charities.

• Assist the Company Secretary with ensuring that the FA, its subsidiary companies and charities comply with relevant constitutional and statutory requirements, including maintaining the statutory registers in Diligent Entities, ensuring that the Group files statutory information promptly as required and advising on any other compliance matters.

• Be responsible to the Company Secretary for ensuring that FA Council procedures are followed including for example: (i) organising and administering meetings of Council and issuing papers through Nasdaq Boardvantage; (ii) assisting with the annual nomination and election procedures for Members of Council; (iii) assisting with the annual Committee appointments process; (iv) assisting with the induction process for all new Council Members; and (v) advising Council Members on any relevant matters relating to their role.

• Assisting with Annual General Meetings and Extraordinary General Meetings and ensuring that all logistical and voting procedures are in place.

• Assist with the FA National Sports Centre Trust and FA Benevolent Fund, ensuring that all legislative, constitutional and regulatory procedures are complied with; advising trustees on such matters and arranging and administering trustee meetings as required.

• Overseeing internal and external communication on corporate governance matters, including information to FA Council members, corporate governance pages of The FA's website and assisting with the production of the Council Annual Report and annual reports of all FA Group companies.

• Providing advice and assistance on improving the corporate governance practices of County Football Associations.

• Maintaining a know-how library of company secretarial and corporate governance best practice.

• Keeping up to date with all relevant statutory, legislative and other regulatory procedures relating to company secretarial matters, in particular the UK Sport / Sport England Code for Sports Governance.

• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.

• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

• Qualified / part CGI (or equivalent)

• Prior experience in a company secretarial / governance professional role

• Previous use of Diligent Entities or other Entity Management software

• Previous use of Nasdaq Boardvantage or another Board portal

• Must possess keen attention to detail and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage stakeholders internally and externally

• Positive, professional attitude and able to remain calm under pressure.

• Ability to prioritise, work to deadlines and use initiative.

• Good organisational skills.

• Confidence to deal with individuals at senior levels of the organisation

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.

• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Free private medical cover.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.

• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Vacancy: Select Group Women's Professional Game Director

Application Deadline: January 28, 2025

Department: Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: England - Nationwide

Workplace type: Fully remote

Documents: Job description - sgwpg director.pdf

We are looking for a Director to join us to lead the Select Group Women's Professional Game (SGWPG).  This role will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategy for building a world-class group of Match Officials to serve the Women’s Super League (WSL) and Women’s Championship (WC) competitions.  This will involve taking responsibility for all WSL, WC, WSL Cup, and Women’s FA Cup appointments, ensuring that Match Officials receive appropriate coaching, training, and development as well as monitoring, reporting on and managing performance.  This role will be key in managing the relationship with the WSL and WC competitions and will involve a high level of collaboration with the FA to develop the next generation of elite Match Officials to serve in the women’s game.  Finally, as member of the Leadership Team, the SGWPG Director will contribute to the strategic vision of PGMOL and lead the organisation through a culture change.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• A thorough understanding of the technical skills, coaching and training needs required of elite football Match Officials. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of WSL and WC football.

• The ability to inspire and lead in a period of organisational change.

• Experience of managing and developing individuals and groups in an elite sporting environment. 

• Proven experience of successful performance management in an elite sporting environment. 

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support Match Officials. 

• Proficiency in using data to aid decision making.

• The ability to establish credibility and build accountability amongst staff and Match Officials. 

• Experience of developing team members and empowering others. 

• A forward thinking mindset with the ability to prepare strategies and deliver creative solutions. 

• The ability to respond positively, constructively and successfully to changing environments. 

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a mixed workload. 

• The ability to progress day to day work while dealing effectively with tactical issues.

• The confidence and ability to challenge and be challenged.

• Experience of managing budgets.

What you can expect to be involved in

Supporting strategic objectives 

• Devise and implement a strategy for the development of Match Officials to serve the women’s game. 

• Consult with the WSL and WC clubs, competition, FA and Match Officials to ensure that the strategy appropriately reflects their views and the resources available. 

• Provide the Leadership Team with views on WSL, WC strategic initiatives. 

• Support the Communications Director in promoting refereeing in the women’s pathway. 

• Deliver the WSL and WC strategy in support of PGMOL’s objectives, including the planning, management, and delivery of key projects. 

• Contribute to the strategic development of PGMOL, using their skills and experience to challenge, change and create plans and projects to ensure PGMOL delivers on its key objective to provide a world class service and to ensure its Match Officials are valued and trusted by the game. 

Managing the SGWPG group

• Lead, inspire and manage the group to deliver high quality service to the WSL and WC competitions. 

• Provide appropriate performance information, advice, and feedback to Match Officials. 

• Ensure technical performance analysis systems are effectively implemented. 

• Liaise with key internal stakeholders to organise and contribute to the content of training meetings and events. 

Coaching 

• Liaise with the Coaching Director and Head of Coaching and Development to oversee the work of the SGWPG coaching team and to implement the coaching plan. 

• Provide coaching support for selected Match Officials. This includes: viewing live performances and reviewing video footage for the purpose of creating development action plans; and monitoring performance holistically against the Key Performance Characteristics (outlined in the attached job description).

• Collaborate with specialists from the Performance Support team to incorporate specialist advice in training, development and action plans where appropriate. 

• Provide monthly reports and performance assessments and participate in coaches’ meetings. 

Match appointments 

• Prepare provisional 6 week and match day (weekly) appointments for review. 

• Prepare and distribute the final weekly appointments approved by the Leadership Team. 

• Regularly analyse and report the appointment profiles to the Leadership Team.

• Collaborate with other group Directors and the FA Head of Refereeing to manage the appointments of those officials who also officiate on their lists. 

• Maintain MOAS records for all appointments and maintain the appointment database. 

• Agree Match Official and team colours on weekly basis in conjunction with WSL and WC. 

General 

• Manage all match day issues as they arise and liaise as appropriate with the Chief Refereeing Officer, WSL and WC competitions and club.

• Manage the relationship with all WSL and WC clubs to support PGMOL engagement with the competitions. 

• Manage and lead an annual programme of WSL and WC club visits. 

• Support the work of the Communications department. 

• Work with the Leadership Team to develop all PGMOL Match Officials. 

• Support the PGMOL Training Programme by attending events and participating in training as required. 

• Attend and participate in the Annual Conference and other meetings as necessary. 

• Develop relationships with UEFA and FIFA refereeing governing bodies. 

Safeguarding

PGMOL is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, the post holder will be subject to any relevant security checks as required.

About PGMOL

PGMOL is entering a new and exciting era as we strive to continue enhancing refereeing standards. PGMOL manage and develop the 600 match officials operating in the elite game in England and are building a broader, highly-skilled workforce to provide the best possible wrap-around support available to aid officials’ performance for the benefit of the game. 

We are a workplace that strives to be diverse and reflective of the populations we serve, therefore we welcome applications from everyone. As an organisation, we actively promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion to ensure everyone can bring their unique identities and the best version of themselves to PGMOL. 

If you have any requirements in respect of the interview or recruitment process, please mention this during your application. 

Vacancy: Select Group 1 Manager

Application Deadline: January 28, 2025

Department: Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: England - Nationwide

Workplace type: Fully remote

Documents: Job description - select group 1 manager.pdf

We are looking for a Manager to lead Select Group 1 (SG1) at PGMOL.  This role is responsible for ensuring that the SG1 Match Officials deliver the required performance standards for the competition. The SG1 Manager is directly responsible for the general management of the SG1 group, working with Referee Coaches to create and deliver appropriate training, performance management, and managing the technical development of the Match Officials, including the disseminated work at Regional Performance Centres (RPCs). Finally, the SG1 Manager will lead the elite group of Match Officials through a period of organisational and culture change. 

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• A thorough understanding of the technical skills, coaching and training needs required of elite match officials. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of Premier League and Championship football. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of professional refereeing. 

• The ability to inspire and lead in a period of organisational change.

• Experience of managing and developing individuals and groups in an elite sporting environment. 

• Significant experience of line managing a high performing team of individuals. 

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support Match Officials. 

• Proficiency in using data to aid decision making.

• Experience of motivating groups and individuals to achieve targeted success. 

• The ability to communicate and influence and can interact at all levels. 

• Experience of successful performance management in an elite sporting environment. 

• Experience of managing budgets. 

• The confidence and ability to challenge and be challenged.

• The ability to communicate, influence, and build relationships with a variety of stakeholders. 

What you can expect to be involved in

Management of the SG1 Group

• Provide line management support to the SG1 Referees on a day-to-day basis to include objective setting, regular communication and performance reviews. 

• Ensure that individual Development Action Plans are in place via the Coaches and support the delivery of these plans where applicable. 

• Provide specialist support to the SG1 group in embedding the Holistic Assessment programme and provide consistent feedback to the Leadership Team. 

• Offer support and guidance to the manager and coaches in relation to performance conversations to ensure that the match officials are communicated with regularly and honestly using inputs in relation to the Key Performance Characteristics (detailed in the attached job description).

• Work with the Referee Coaches to plan and coordinate the training programme. 

• Liaise with key internal stakeholders to organise and contribute to the content of training meetings and events. 

• Attend all SG1 meetings and events and attend other training meetings and Observer meetings as required. 

• Attend matches and the VAR Hub to monitor the performance of the SG1 group and attend other matches to monitor and contribute to the development of the next generation of

• Match Officials in the elite pathway.

• Prepare monthly and annual performance reports for Leadership Team and Board review. 

Performance Support and Development 

• Work with the Referee Coaches, to ensure the development and implementation of individualised Development Action Plans for all SG1 Referees. This includes all aspects of performance and will in time include the management of the ‘performance clock’ for each SG1 Referee. 

• Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to support the Match Officials maintain a high level of performance. 

• Provide technical coaching/mentoring advice and support to selected Match Officials as part of their individual coaching cell. 

• Liaise with the Coaching Director and the Head of Coaching and Development to manage the quality assurance of the work of the technical Coaches, to ensure appropriate and effective coaching for all SG1 Match Officials. 

• Manage the process of feedback from the evaluation team to support knowledge development and sharing of good practice. 

• Manage the provision of regular reports and performance assessments. 

Match appointments 

• Collaborate with other group Directors to manage the appointments of those Match Officials who also officiate on their lists. 

• Prepare provisional 4 week and match day (weekly) appointments plan for review. 

• Prepare and distribute the approved weekly appointments. 

• Maintain MOAS records and the appointment database for all appointments. 

• Liaise with 1st Class Events to ensure that travel arrangements are completed for all appointments. 

General 

• Manage all match day issues as they arise and liaise with the Chief Refereeing Officer and Premier League as required. 

• Engage with Premier League clubs including regular reviews of matchday Match Official performance and any controversial incidents the clubs may want to discuss.  Agree with the

• Chief Refereeing Officer any particularly sensitive incidents which the Chief Refereeing Officer may prefer to handle himself.

• Manage the annual programme of pre-season Premier League club visits. 

• Support implementation of the Elite Referee Development Plan. 

• As a member of the Management Team, contribute to the organisation’s development. 

• Support the PGMOL training programme by attending events and participating in training as required. 

• Attend the Annual Conference and other meetings and matches as necessary. 

• Assist with general briefings and presentations to broadcasters, media, supporters’ groups and other interested parties. Support the Head of Communications as required in the delivery of the communications strategy.

• Contribute to the work of the Premier League Independent KMI Panel, attending panel meetings and assisting in the development of panel members as necessary.

Safeguarding

PGMOL is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, the post holder will be subject to any relevant security checks as required.

About PGMOL

PGMOL is entering a new and exciting era as we strive to continue enhancing refereeing standards. PGMOL manage and develop the 600 match officials operating in the elite game in England and are building a broader, highly-skilled workforce to provide the best possible wrap-around support available to aid officials’ performance for the benefit of the game. 

We are a workplace that strives to be diverse and reflective of the populations we serve, therefore we welcome applications from everyone. As an organisation, we actively promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion to ensure everyone can bring their unique identities and the best version of themselves to PGMOL. 

If you have any requirements in respect of the interview or recruitment process, please mention this during your application. 

Vacancy: E Commerce Executive

Role: E-Commerce Executive

Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 per annum

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Location: American Express Stadium, Brighton

Job Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 28 December 2024

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact. 

A brand-new role within our growing retail team!

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, creative, and organised individual to take charge of setting up and maintaining all products and promotions on our online shop, ensuring everything aligns seamlessly with the needs of our retail operations.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the buying team and take ownership of crafting compelling copy for all product images, pages, landing pages, and menus on the website. Additionally, you'll play a critical role in identifying and reporting any website issues or bugs to keep our online shop running smoothly.

The role requirements

We are looking for a dynamic individual with experience in e-commerce, digital, or retail marketing, and a passion for enhancing user experiences while driving sales growth. The ideal candidate will be proficient in using a CMS to manage products and update static content with confidence. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll need excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to thrive and succeed in this role.

Our values play a pivotal role in our success

Our values are a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors.  As a team we live and breathe these values:

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

How we say thank you  

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, some of the additional benefits you will receive will include, but not limited to:

• Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
• 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
• Enhanced family policies
• Access to gym and padel court at our training ground
• Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
• Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season
• In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
• Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values mean that we have a strong ethical culture which allows us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, do not hesitate to get in touch with teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com.

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This is a UK-based position. It is unlawful to employ anyone without permission to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a complete 3 year reference history, DBS checks and verification of your right to work. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Vacancy: Maintenance Technician (Club Properties)

Role: Maintenance Technician (Club Properties)

Hours: 35 hours per week to include evenings and weekends

Location: Across our club properties in Sussex and American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing and American Express Stadium, Brighton

Job Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 28 January 2024

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact. 

Oversee the care and maintenance of our club properties

Take the lead in caring for and maintaining our club properties in this new opportunity within our dedicated maintenance team. You will focus on ensuring our properties remain clean, safe, and comfortable for our tenants which will include but not limited to conducting routine maintenance checks, performing general landscaping tasks and completing reports and remedial work. This role offers a chance to make a tangible impact, maintaining high standards across our properties and ensuring they provide a welcoming environment for everyone who uses them.

What are we looking for?

Are you a skilled tradesperson with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for property maintenance? Do you excel at diagnosing and resolving minor maintenance issues with efficiency and expertise?

This role is ideal for a strong communicator who thrives on collaboration with stakeholders, tenants, and contractors. A full, valid driving licence is essential for this position. You will need to hold a relevant trade qualification.

Our values play a pivotal role in our success

Our values are a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors.  As a team we live and breathe these values:

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

How we say thank you  

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, some of the additional benefits you will receive will include, but not limited to:

• Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
• 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
• Access to gym and padel court at our training ground
• Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
• Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season
• In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
• Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values mean that we have a strong ethical culture which allows us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, do not hesitate to get in touch with teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com.

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This is a UK-based position. It is unlawful to employ anyone without permission to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a complete 3 year reference history, DBS checks and verification of your right to work. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Vacancy: Supporter Services & Ticketing Admin Apprentice

Role: Supporter Services & Ticketing Admin Apprentice

Salary: In line with the apprenticeship hourly rate (currently £6.40 per hour)

Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: American Express Stadium, Brighton

Job Type: 18-month fixed term contract

Deadline Day: 28 January 2025

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact. 

Help us deliver an exceptional service to our loyal fans

You will support our award-winning ticketing team by providing effective administrative support focusing on ticketing, membership packs and more. You will also deal with general enquiries from our fans by phone, email, webchat and in person on matchdays.

Whilst in employment, you will gain a Level 3 Apprenticeship, so we are looking for someone who is committed to completing the full 18-month apprenticeship and ensuring their coursework is completed on time. The apprenticeship will be done in conjunction with East Sussex College.

What we are looking for

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking at starting their career in football or in a customer service role. You will have excellent communication skills and a competent level of numeracy and literacy skills and have confidence in using the Microsoft Office suite. You will need to have your GCSE in Maths and English.

Our values play a pivotal role in our success

Our values are a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors.  As a team we live and breathe these values:

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

How we say thank you  

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, some of the additional benefits you will receive will include, but not limited to:

• Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
• 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
• Access to gym and padel court at our training ground
• Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
• Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season
• In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
• Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values mean that we have a strong ethical culture which allows us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, do not hesitate to get in touch with teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com.

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This is a UK-based position. It is unlawful to employ anyone without permission to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a complete 3 year reference history, DBS checks and verification of your right to work. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Vacancy: Lead Professional Development Phase Coach (U18)

Role: Supporter Services & Ticketing Admin Apprentice

Hours: Full time, to follow the U18 schedule. To include evenings and weekends

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Job Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 28 January 2025

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact. 

Lead our U18 provision in our boys academy

We are recruiting for a dynamic and driven individual to coach the U18 squad, playing a key role in developing the next generation of elite athletes.  In this role, you will oversee our U18 players' performance during training sessions and matches, maintaining detailed performance reviews. Additionally, you will contribute to the scouting and recruitment process as needed, ensuring a well-rounded approach to player development.

Your experience

To excel in this role, you must possess exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrate consistent teamwork. A deep understanding of the Academy system and the professional football environment is essential, along with proven experience in a coaching capacity within professional football.

The post-holder must hold the following qualifications:

• UEFA A Licence
• Valid FA Safeguarding certificate
• Valid FA Emergency First Aid in Football (minimum level 2)
• FA Advanced Youth Award

Our values play a pivotal role in our success

Our values are a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors.  As a team we live and breathe these values:

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

How we say thank you  

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, some of the additional benefits you will receive will include, but not limited to:

• Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
• 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
• Access to gym and padel court at our training ground
• Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
• Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season
• In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
• Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values mean that we have a strong ethical culture which allows us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, do not hesitate to get in touch with teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com.

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This is a UK-based position. It is unlawful to employ anyone without permission to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a complete 3 year reference history, DBS checks and verification of your right to work. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Vacancy: Senior Capital Works Cost Manager

Role: Senior Capital Works Cost Manager

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Across the American Express Stadium, Brighton and American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Job Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 28 January 2025

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact. 

A brand-new role within our Capital Works team

We are recruiting for a proactive individual to support the Capital Works Project Manager in coordinating, implementing, executing, controlling, and completing specific capital projects. In this role, you will contribute to the development of detailed project execution plans, ensuring progress is effectively monitored and tracked throughout the planning, design, and construction phases. Additionally, you will assist in preparing comprehensive project scopes, briefs, budgets, and cashflow forecasts.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who has held senior positions in a similar role previous, successfully managing similar construction-based tasks and activities. You should excel at working within budgets and meeting tight deadlines with confidence. Given the focus on detailed project execution plans, exceptional organizational skills, including attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively, are essential for success in this role.

Our values play a pivotal role in our success

Our values are a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors.  As a team we live and breathe these values:

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

How we say thank you  

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, some of the additional benefits you will receive will include, but not limited to:

• Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
• 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
• Enhanced family policies
• Access to gym and padel court at our training ground
• Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
• Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season
• In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
• Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values mean that we have a strong ethical culture which allows us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, do not hesitate to get in touch with teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com.

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This is a UK-based position. It is unlawful to employ anyone without permission to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a complete 3 year reference history, DBS checks and verification of your right to work. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Vacancy: Development Centre Coach

Role: Development Centre Coach

Hourly Rate: £13.66 per hour

Hours: 3 hours every Friday evening

Location: Horsham Development Centre

Job Type: Casual, hourly paid

Deadline Day: 28 January 2025

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact. 

We are growing our coaches for our Horsham development centre

We are hiring for an engaging coach to develop our young players of the future, which have been recruited by the Albion’s scouting network! You will help to prepare them to take their next steps into our world class academy. You will proactively support the management of the players, by reporting on their performance, which will feed into our academy.

Do you have what it takes?

We are looking for a passionate coach, with excellent communication skills and experience of planning and delivering coaching sessions in football. You will have the ability to adapt coaching sessions to appropriate age groups. You will need to hold the following qualifications:

• FA Level 2 Coaching in Football Qualification
• Valid FA Emergency Aid Certificate
• Valid FA Safeguarding Children Certificate

Our values play a pivotal role in our success

Our values are a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors.  As a team we live and breathe these values:

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

Our commitment to EDI

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values mean that we have a strong ethical culture which allows us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, do not hesitate to get in touch with teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com.

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This is a UK-based position. It is unlawful to employ anyone without permission to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a complete 3 year reference history, DBS checks and verification of your right to work. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Vacancy: Disability Administrator

Role: Disability Administrator

Salary: £23,369 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: 136 Freshfield Road, Brighton, BN2 0BR

Job Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 28 January 2025

About Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation

We are the official charity of Brighton and Hove Albion FC, using the power of football to change lives. We are passionate about delivering high quality, inclusive and impactful community programmes that help children, young people, and adults get active, learn new skills and improve their wellbeing throughout Sussex. If you share our commitment to making a difference in our communities then we’d love you to be part of the team.

Support the smooth running and development of our disability department

In this role, you will handle incoming inquiries via email, phone, or post and take the lead on all administrative tasks for the disability teams and sessions. Responsibilities include booking venues, managing equipment, registering players, affiliating with tournaments and league competitions, coordinating fixtures with other clubs and teams, maintaining communication with head coaches by sending and receiving registers, keeping accurate records, and producing detailed data reports

Your previous experience

Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with stakeholders are essential. Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with scheduling or data management systems would be an advantage.

Our values play a pivotal role in our success

Our values are a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors.  As a team we live and breathe these values:

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

How we say thank you  

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, some of the additional benefits you will receive will include, but not limited to:

• 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
• Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
• Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season
• In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
• Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values mean that we have a strong ethical culture which allows us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, do not hesitate to get in touch with teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com.

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This is a UK-based position. It is unlawful to employ anyone without permission to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a complete 3 year reference history, DBS checks and verification of your right to work. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Vacancy: South Asians in Football Working Group - Voluntary

Division: Grassroots Football 

Location: Wembley Stadium / National Football Centre, St. George's Park 

Vacancy Type: Voluntary 

Closing Date: 29 January 2025

South Asians in Football Working Group

The FA is seeking to appoint a new working group with deep knowledge of the football landscape and wider context of South Asian communities in order to inform its new ‘South Asians in Football Plan' due for release in Q1 2025 to coincide with the release of its new 4-year equality, diversity and inclusion strategy known as ‘A Game Free From Discrimination'.

To make a positive difference in the participation and inclusion of all South Asian communities across football. The FA aims to:

• Raise awareness of pathways into football

• Further embed South Asian inclusion into and across grassroots football

• Develop opportunities to increase South Asian female participation

• Create more engagement opportunities and communication interventions between The FA and wider communities

• Present a holistic football wide ‘joint approach' wherever possible working closely with all football bodies and key stakeholders

The new South Asians in Football Working Group will be formed to work closely with The FA executive responsible for delivering the South Asians in Football Plan on the ground.

Key Accountabilities

As part of the SAF Working Group, you will be required to:

• Be an advocate for The FA's equality, diversity and inclusion work as well as its South Asians in Football Plan; influencing and championing the work to contribute to its success.

• Debate issues, reflecting the views and interests of South Asian communities, whilst acting in the best interests of The FA.

• Be able to challenge and provide constructive guidance to the executive on inclusion and anti-discrimination matters in relations to South Asian representation in football and from time to time be willing to opine on complex matters where a committee decision may be required.

• Actively participate in implementation (where required and practically possible.)

• Assist The FA with improving communications and trust between SA communities and stakeholders and football bodies.

What are we looking for?

• A passion for equality, diversity and inclusion.

• A broad knowledge of the issues and challenges facing underrepresented groups in football particularly South Asian inclusion in the game (including knowledge and experience of inclusion of South Asian communities in wider industry settings outside of football.)

• Knowledge and thought leadership that is progressive and beneficial to the ongoing development of The FA's work in this area.

• A sound understanding of the modern game of football in its various forms and of the structures and processes within football.

• The ability to build and maintain constructive working relationships with others (including FA colleagues, colleagues from across the football family, wider stakeholders, campaigners and pressure groups.)

• A willingness to act in the best interests of The FA without regard to personal interest or benefit.

Candidates with specialist skills and intersectional knowledge of South Asian communities and across industries are of particular interest: 

• Protected characteristics such as race/ethnicity, gender, faith, disability, LGBTQ+ and wider characteristics.

• Sports industries of any type including grassroots, professional and elite sports.

• Media, entertainment and the arts.

• Government and public sector.

• Professional Services and corporate sectors.

• Academia and Research.

• Faith, religion and belief.

Time Commitment

As a minimum, SAF Working Group members should attend four meetings each year, typically at quarterly intervals. Meetings are usually held on a weekday at Wembley Stadium although at least one of these meetings may be held at The National Football Centre at St. George's Park near Burton-On-Trent. In addition, you may be asked to represent The FA at various events/forums.

Members will be appointed for a term of 18-24 months, after which they will be eligible for reappointment to a maximum of a further 24 months. The FA at its discretion can withdraw membership of members at any time.

This is a voluntary position, however, the successful candidate will be eligible to claim expenses as per the FA's expense policy.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the selection process, please mention this during your application.

Vacancy: Workforce Co-ordinator

Division: FA Education 

Location: National Football Centre, St George's Park 

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent  

Closing Date: 29 January 2025

The FA is looking for a Workforce Co-ordinator to be responsible for the deployment of casual staff within a designated region, ensuring alignment with the seasonal plan across various disciplines and delivery modes. This role focuses on optimising workforce effectiveness by promoting diversity and ensuring that teams represent the football community. The coordinator will manage workforce data, support development events, and build contingency plans to mitigate risks related to staff availability.

Interviews will take place at The National Football Centre, St. George's Park on the 4th/5th February.

What You'll do

• Deploy casual workforce within a region aligned to seasonal plan, across multiple disciplines and delivery modes

• Ensure casual staff are deployed effectively, considering relevant knowledge and skills, whilst focusing on diverse teams which represent the football community.

• Effectively build contingency plans to ensure mitigation of risk surrounding casual staff availability

• Support the attendance at development events through effective communication and promotion aligned to workforce needs

• Manage data tracking workforce deployment and development, connecting to learning evaluation and efficiencies of process.

• Collaboratively connect with colleagues across the department to ensure we have a highly effective casual workforce capable of achieving our department purpose

• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.

• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Learning event planning and delivery, including the planning and scheduling of workforce

• Demonstrated experience in supporting learning delivery across multiple formats (in-person, virtual, hybrid) and diverse disciplines, adapting to different learning needs and logistical challenges.

• Experience of working with a casual workforce

• Track record of effective communication utilising differing modes

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data analysis, reporting, and logistical planning.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Strong organizational and project management skills, ensuring efficient coordination and execution of workforce deployment across the region.

Beneficial

• Degree qualification in learning, education, sport, or a related field, providing a strong foundation in pedagogical principles and event management strategies.

• Familiarity with adult learning theories and design principles, particularly as they relate to organising and delivering learning events.

• Experience in using learning management systems (LMS) or other digital tools to track program delivery and workforce deployment

• Ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to a range of stakeholders.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.

• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Free private medical cover.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.

• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Vacancy: Senior Workforce Coordinator

Division: FA Education 

Location: National Football Centre, St George's Park 

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent  

Closing Date: 29 January 2025

The FA is looking for a Senior Workforce Co-ordinator to be responsible for overseeing the licensing, recruitment, onboarding and development processes for the casual workforce of coach developers and tutors across multiple disciplines and delivery modes. This role ensures that recruitment efforts attract diverse candidates who represent the football community while maintaining high standards of quality and volume to meet seasonal demands. The role will collaborate closely with various departments to enhance staff engagement and facilitate a smooth onboarding experience.

Interviews for this role will be held at The National Football Centre, St. George's Park on the 11th/12th February 2025.

What You'll do

• Oversee the licensing, recruitment & onboarding of the casual workforce across multiple disciplines and delivery modes

• Oversee the diversification of the casual workforce, adopting a long-term approach that focuses on building a pipeline of top candidates for future needs

• Lead the planning and recruitment of the workforce throughout the season, ensuring the volume and quality of the delivery workforce is a high standard, whilst meeting demand

• Lead the planning and delivery of workforce onboarding throughout the season, effectively working across the department to utilise subject matter expertise.

• Lead the implementation and retention of licenses for casual coach developers, collating evidence and effectively reporting on the licensing status of individuals and delivery teams

• Work effectively with the development & deployment lead to ensure excellent staff engagement and experience leading to high-quality delivery

• Effectively execute robust licensing, recruitment and onboarding of the workforce, with high consideration for attracting and identifying diverse individuals that represent the football community and create highly effective delivery teams based on shared knowledge and skills

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with HR, Finance and legal to ensure our recruitment policies are efficient and effective

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across the department to ensure we have a highly effective casual workforce capable of achieving our department's purpose

• Identify opportunities to attract and engage underrepresented individuals into coach developer/tutor roles.

• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.

• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Degree qualification in learning, education, sport, or a related field, providing a strong foundation in pedagogical principles and workforce recruitment management strategies

• Familiarity with adult learning theories and design principles, particularly as they relate to organising, recruiting and developing a casual workforce

• Knowledge of event logistics management, including venue coordination, scheduling, and resource allocation, with a focus on optimising the learner experience

• Proven experience in managing learning events across geographically dispersed regions, ensuring consistency and quality across various locations.

• Demonstrated experience in supporting learning delivery across multiple formats (in-person, virtual, hybrid) and diverse disciplines, adapting to different learning needs and logistical challenges.

• Successful track record in recruitment, including the coordination of recruitment windows and workforce management to ensure smooth and impactful learning delivery.

• Effective relationship management skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships and influence stakeholders at all levels to drive alignment and achieve event objectives.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data analysis, reporting, and logistical planning.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to a range of stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, ensuring efficient coordination and execution of recruitment events and workforce management.

Beneficial

• Postgraduate qualification in education, learning, event management, or a related field, offering advanced insights into learning design and logistics.

• Understanding of multi-modal learning delivery best practices, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.

• Understanding of the barriers and challenges historically underrepresented individuals experiencing getting into coach developer/tutor roles.

• Experience in attracting and engaging individuals from underrepresented groups

• Background in managing workforce budgets, ensuring cost efficiency without compromising on quality and learner experience.

• Experience with risk management in event planning, including contingency planning and problem-solving in dynamic learning environments.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyse complex data sets, create detailed reports, and manage event logistics.

• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Microsoft Project) to organize, track, and deliver learning events on time and within scope.

• Knowledge of virtual event platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx) and how to effectively integrate these tools into learning delivery.

• Experience with presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Prezi), creating visually engaging and informative presentations for stakeholders and learning events.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.

• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Free private medical cover.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.

• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Vacancy: Female Football Coach

Job Summary

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic female football coaches to join our grassroots girls' club, working with players aged 10 to 18. Our club prioritises inclusivity and provides a supportive environment where all girls can develop their soccer skills, regardless of experience level. As a coach, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a love for the game, promoting teamwork, and empowering our players to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

1. Player Development: Design and implement engaging training sessions focused on skill development, tactical understanding, and physical fitness, tailored to the age and ability level of the players. Keep a register of player attendance at training and matches.

2. Mentorship and Support: Provide mentorship, encouragement, and constructive feedback to help players grow both on and off the field, fostering confidence and a positive attitude towards the game.

3. Team Building: Foster a sense of camaraderie and teamwork among players, promoting mutual respect, sportsmanship, and collaboration both during training sessions and on match days.

4. Match Preparation: Prepare the team for league games on Saturdays, including organising line-ups, discussing tactics, and motivating pl ayers to perform at their best.

5. League Participation: Attend league games on Saturdays to coach and support the team, providing guidance and encouragement from the sidelines. Fill in the match card after league games within the required time frame. Report league scores using full time system

6. Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with players, parents, club officials, and other coaches, keeping them informed about training schedules, match details, and any relevant club updates.

7. Player Welfare: Prioritise the safety and well-being of players at all times, ensuring that training sessions and matches are conducted in a safe and respectful manner.

Qualifications

1. Coaching Experience: Previous experience coaching football, particularly with youth players, is preferred but not required. Passion for teaching and developing young athletes is essential.

2. Knowledge of the Game: Strong understanding of football fundamentals, including technical skills, tactical concepts, and game strategies.

3. Leadership Skills: Ability to inspire and motivate players, leading by example and instilling a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

4. Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with players of varying ages and backgrounds.

5. Reliability: Dependable and punctual, with a commitment to fulfilling coaching responsibilities on Wednesdays for training sessions and Saturdays for league games.

6. Positive Role Model: Serve as a positive role model for players, demonstrating integrity, sportsmanship, and respect for others at all times.

7. Certifications: Possession of relevant coaching certifications or willingness to obtain them (e.g., coaching licenses, first aid/CPR certification) is desirable.

Hours and Compensation

• Training sessions are held on Wednesday evenings, with league games typically scheduled on Saturdays.

• Part-time position with hourly compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the club may be available.

Application Process

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your coaching experience, philosophy, and why you are passionate about working with young female football players. Please send to our Chair Nyame Rouse-Farooq by email chair@limehouselaces.co.uk.

References may be requested during the interview process.

There is no official closing date, this role is an open vacancy.

Note: Our club values diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young athletes and helping them thrive both on and off the field, we would love to hear from you.

Vacancy: Marketing Artist

Job Title: Marketing Artist

Team: Marketing & Communications

Hybrid working status: Fully remote available/Hybrid

Studio Overview

We are Sports Interactive ????

The gaming studio behind: ⚽ Football Manager.

Founded in 1994, Sports Interactive became a wholly owned subsidiary of SEGA Europe in 2006. Based at the Here East technology hub in Stratford, East London, the SI team continues to expand as we bring our titles to an ever-growing audience across an increasing variety of platforms.

To support our growth, we welcome the opportunity to connect with passionate people with the drive to match our ambitions and initiative to realise your individual potential.

Position Overview

The Marketing Artist is a vital contributor to the Brand team, which operates within the broader Marketing and Communications Team. This creative role focuses on delivering visually engaging, high-quality content that supports the brand's marketing strategies and drives audience engagement.

As a key member of the team, the Marketing Artist will conceptualise, design, and adapt a wide range of visual assets (static and motion). These include creation of marketing content in line with brand guidelines, for use across the studio’s owned channels, as well as external advertising (digital and print). Their work will play an integral role in elevating the brand’s visual identity, ensuring all creative outputs resonate with the target audience while meeting marketing objectives.

The role offers a blend of creative independence and structured mentorship, with the Senior Marketing Artist providing guidance and support throughout the creative process. Additionally, the Marketing Artist will engage in brainstorming sessions, contribute to campaign planning, and have the chance to influence creative directions with fresh ideas. This role is ideal for an imaginative and detail-oriented designer looking to make a meaningful impact while growing as part of a supportive and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities:

Creative Content Development:

Support brand and marketing strategies by designing high-quality visual static and motion assets that capture attention, communicate effectively, and drive audience engagement. Following best practices and brand guidelines always, these assets may be used across the studio’s consumer-facing channels and touchpoints, as well as external digital and print media.

Trend Integration:

Stay up to date with design trends, tools, and best practices, to introduce innovative ideas to the team.

Flexibility & Responsiveness:

Adapt to changing project priorities, occasionally working outside core hours when needed, with time reclaimed under the studio’s flexible working policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Experience:

3 years of experience preferably within the football, gaming or relevant industry.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects and Premiere Pro).

Motion and Animation Skills:

Experience in creating motion graphics and animations using tools such as After Effects.

Creative Expertise:

A strong portfolio demonstrating artistic flair, originality, and versatility, with experience in football, gaming or relevant industry preferred.

Product Knowledge:

An understanding and/or experience of the Football Manager product range.

Interest in Football and Gaming:

Passion for or knowledge of football and/or the gaming industry is an asset, enabling the creation of designs that resonate with target audiences.

Effective Collaborator:

Ability to work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders, while independently managing tasks with minimal supervision.

Flexibility:

Capacity to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment, manage multiple projects, and embrace evolving priorities.

Benefits of Working at Sports Interactive:

•    A flexible working policy to best suit you and your team. ???? 
•    Subsidised mental health, therapy and coaching sessions are available. ????
•    Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 7% of annual salary). ???? 
•    Free onsite evening bar in the Sports Interactive London HQ. ???? 
•    A well-stocked breakfast bar with cereals, fruits, teas, and coffees. ???? 
•    Regular events in collaboration with our partnered football clubs. ????️ 
•    Access to our on-site physical and massage therapist services. ???? 
•    Multiple clubs and societies to join e.g., book club and art workshops. ???? 
•    Free access to games released under the SEGA Europe umbrella. ????️ 
•    A range of Gym Membership options through our Benefits partners. ????️ 
•    Fully Subsidised Healthcare and Dental Plans. ???? 
•    Free Travel Insurance for yourself and your family. ✈️ 
•    A personalized football shirt upon passing probation. ????

What is it like to work here?

We approach everything with passion, whether that is making our mark on the gaming and football industries or doing our bit for the world around us. We want to share that outlook with everyone who shows up to work here each day.

For us, talent wins games, but teamwork wins titles. Collaboration is the key to constantly topping our best. We believe everyone matters, no matter which part of the business you are in, so we encourage and support our people in driving your own growth and realising your full potential. But, more than anything else, we are a team. A team with a down-to-earth dynamic, that has a lot of fun doing what we do.

And whether that’s technical tweaks or fine-tuning our creative process, everything is geared at producing the best game possible for our players. To do that, we need to be tenacious and move quickly, and not be afraid of switching things up. It is these principles that have enabled us to produce a game that has defined year after year, and that will continue to push us for many more to come.

Our flexible working culture gives you the opportunity to optimise your workload, with in-office, hybrid, and remote working options dependent on role. So, if you want a work/life balance, we are behind you. Because while we live to create extraordinary games, we know that is not all you have got going on. You can trust that we always keep things in perspective, fostering an environment where work can be more than just a job.

We’re also a London Living Wage employer, boast one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry and are proud to have won the ‘Best Places to Work’ award by Gamesindustry.biz in large company category in 2023.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from any relevant candidate irrespective of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief.

SI is proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer, and we are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Our studio has disabled access and facilities but please ensure you advise us if you require any other reasonable adjustments to be made to support you during the recruitment process.

Our Values:

Keep collaborating: Teamwork wins titles - Here, ideas belong to everyone, whatever department you’re part of. Collaboration lets us score more as a team than we could individually. 

Be flexible: We think fast and adapt faster. The football and entertainment worlds never stand still, so we keep progressing and switching things up to stay ahead. 

Stay Tenacious: We don’t overlook the details. Everything we do is about producing the best game possible, in other words, never settle. 

Show Ambition: Let your drive lead the way - Your individual outlook can give everyone the edge. Make the studio’s purpose personal and let your drive lead the way. 

Bring the Passion: Have fun doing your thing - Don’t be fooled, what we do is not a game. Making our players’ passion come to life is our passion. 

Consider the Bigger Picture: Keep things in perspective - We want our impact to be a positive one. From built-in work/life balance to initiatives covering the most important topics of today, we have what matters in focus.

Vacancy: People Coordinator (8-12 month FTC)

Job Title: People Coordinator (8-12 month FTC)

Team: People & HR

Reporting into: People & HR Director

Studio Overview

We are Sports Interactive

The gaming studio behind: Football Manager.

Founded in 1994, Sports Interactive became a wholly owned subsidiary of SEGA Europe in 2006. Based at the Here East technology hub in Stratford, East London, the SI team continues to expand as we bring our titles to an ever-growing audience across an increasing variety of platforms.

To support our growth, we welcome the opportunity to connect with passionate people with the drive to match our ambitions and initiative to realise your individual potential.

Position Overview

The People Coordinator plays a vital role in delivering an exceptional team member experience serving as the first point of contact for HR enquiries. This role focuses on the employee lifecycle, while contributing to HR projects and initiatives. With support of a shared service admin team, this role will focus on more technical level tasks, coordination, and engagement activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing the Team Member Lifecycle

Oversee the team member lifecycle via Workday HRIS, including system configuration of new positions within the system.

Conduct new starter onboarding meetings and ensure a consistent and smooth journey into the Studio.

Manage engagement and exit surveys using Culture Amp and analyse results to propose actionable insights.

Oversee the team member engagement survey process, including planning, design, administration, and reporting, while driving engagement and action plans.

Collaborate with the shared service team to ensure seamless delivery of administrative tasks related to lifecycle changes and amendments.
Payroll & Benefits

Generate the monthly payroll input data sheet and work with Sega payroll to ensure the smooth running of the monthly payroll process.

Support annual pay review and bonus processes in partnership with HR leadership.

Act as a ‘Benefits Ambassador’ promoting awareness and accessibility of benefits among team members.

Collaborate with the shared service team to manage benefits enrolment and ensure accurate records.
Talent

Partner with the Group Talent shared service team to manage job postings and LinkedIn promotion activities.

Work with the Communications team to enhance Sports Interactive’s online presence and employer brand.

Coordinate interview scheduling through the applicant tracking system (Jobvite) for remote and on-site interviews.

Provide professional and timely updates to candidates, recruiters, and line managers throughout the recruitment process.

Assist People Partners and HRD with recruitment projects, including agency collaboration and diversity initiatives.

Learning & Development

Coordinate Studio-wide L&D sessions, including scheduling and participant communications.

Gather and analyse feedback to improve future training initiatives.

Maintain a library of development materials and training records.

Support individual training and coaching programs in collaboration with Line Managers and external providers.

General Administration

Oversee the HR inbox, triaging and escalating queries to People Partners as needed.

Work with the shared service team to ensure data integrity and compliance of team member records within the HRIS.

Assist in creating PowerPoint presentations and reports for Senior Management and other stakeholders.

Support team member engagement initiatives and Studio-wide events.

Contribute to process improvements by identifying inefficiencies and creating streamlined workflow documents.

Assist with mild/moderate employee relations cases, including note-taking and process follow-ups.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

•    Demonstrable high-level experience within a data analytical role, preferably 2- 5 years in a similar role
•    Self-starter, passionate about data analytics to drive continuous improvement
•    Strong interest in football
•    Good knowledge of reporting tools SQL (ideally MySQL)
•    Good knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, Tableau, PowerBI)
•    Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
•    Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings.

Desirable Skills:

•    Football scouting experience or qualifications
•    Football analyst experience or qualifications
•    Knowledge of Football Manager

Benefits of Working at Sports Interactive:

•    A flexible working policy to best suit you and your team.
•    Subsidised mental health, therapy and coaching sessions are available.
•    Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 7% of annual salary). 
•    Free onsite evening bar in the Sports Interactive London HQ. 
•    A well-stocked breakfast bar with cereals, fruits, teas, and coffees. 
•    Regular events in collaboration with our partnered football clubs. 
•    Access to our on-site physical and massage therapist services. 
•    Multiple clubs and societies to join e.g., book club and art workshops.
•    Free access to games released under the SEGA Europe umbrella.
•    A range of Gym Membership options through our Benefits partners. 
•    Fully Subsidised Healthcare and Dental Plans.
•    Free Travel Insurance for yourself and your family. 
•    A personalized football shirt upon passing probation. 

What is it like to work here?

We approach everything with passion, whether that is making our mark on the gaming and football industries or doing our bit for the world around us. We want to share that outlook with everyone who shows up to work here each day.

For us, talent wins games, but teamwork wins titles. Collaboration is the key to constantly topping our best. We believe everyone matters, no matter which part of the business you are in, so we encourage and support our people in driving your own growth and realising your full potential. But, more than anything else, we are a team. A team with a down-to-earth dynamic, that has a lot of fun doing what we do.

And whether that’s technical tweaks or fine-tuning our creative process, everything is geared at producing the best game possible for our players. To do that, we need to be tenacious and move quickly, and not be afraid of switching things up. It is these principles that have enabled us to produce a game that has defined year after year, and that will continue to push us for many more to come.

Our flexible working culture gives you the opportunity to optimise your workload, with in-office, hybrid, and remote working options dependent on role. So, if you want a work/life balance, we are behind you. Because while we live to create extraordinary games, we know that is not all you have got going on. You can trust that we always keep things in perspective, fostering an environment where work can be more than just a job.

We’re also a London Living Wage employer, boast one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry and are proud to have won the ‘Best Places to Work’ award by Gamesindustry.biz in large company category in 2023.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from any relevant candidate irrespective of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief.

SI is proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer, and we are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Our studio has disabled access and facilities but please ensure you advise us if you require any other reasonable adjustments to be made to support you during the recruitment process.

Our Values:

Keep collaborating: Teamwork wins titles - Here, ideas belong to everyone, whatever department you’re part of. Collaboration lets us score more as a team than we could individually. 

Be flexible: We think fast and adapt faster. The football and entertainment worlds never stand still, so we keep progressing and switching things up to stay ahead. 

Stay Tenacious: We don’t overlook the details. Everything we do is about producing the best game possible, in other words, never settle. 

Show Ambition: Let your drive lead the way - Your individual outlook can give everyone the edge. Make the studio’s purpose personal and let your drive lead the way. 

Bring the Passion: Have fun doing your thing - Don’t be fooled, what we do is not a game. Making our players’ passion come to life is our passion. 

Consider the Bigger Picture: Keep things in perspective - We want our impact to be a positive one. From built-in work/life balance to initiatives covering the most important topics of today, we have what matters in focus.

Vacancy: Academy Goalkeeping Coach

JOB TITLE Academy Goalkeeping Coach

DEPARTMENT Academy

RESPONSIBLE TO Head of Academy Goalkeeping

DIRECT REPORTS NA

SALARY Dependent on experience

WORKING HOURS Flexible (Days, Evenings + Weekends) + Attendance at both home and away fixtures

CONTRACT Seasonal Contract

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• To develop the goalkeepers within the U9-U16 squads and to oversee their technical, tactical, physical and mental development

• Provide a high standard of coaching to respective age groups, educating them in line with the Swansea City Academy philosophy and GK DNA

• To ensure that all Academy players adhere to the Swansea City Academy Values and show a high level of respect and discipline.

• To adhere to the Coaches Code of Conduct.

• To assist players to set individual short and long-term goals and to create Individual Action Plans

• To maintain all coaching and games program records on Kitman Labs for each session throughout the season.

• To complete player progress reports on Kitman Labs

• To develop and maintain a professional relationship with the parents/guardians of the Players

• Complete CPD (Continuous Professional Development) to maintain coaching qualifications.

• To work with Head of Coaching/Head of Academy Goalkeeping in the completion of a Coach Development Plan in line with the Swansea City Coach Competency Framework

• To maintain FA/FAW Licensed Coaches Club membership criteria

• To identify players available for games and communicate any additional player requirements to the Lead Phase Coach at the earliest opportunity.

• To take responsibility for the care and maintenance of all age group training equipment and playing kit.

• To attend the 6 weekly coaches’ meetings as instructed by the Academy Manager/Head of Academy Coaching.

• To plan, prepare and deliver the 6-week Individual Player Review Meetings, supported by the Academy Multi- Disciplinary Team, setting new targets for the players across the four areas.

• To assess trialists at both training and games and feedback to the Lead Phase Coach / Head of Academy Recruitment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Candidates must have previous experience of working within an Academy environment as well as the following qualifications:

• UEFA B Licence

• UEFA Goalkeeping B Licence

• First Aid in Football

Desirable:

• FA Safeguarding Children

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENT

This role will require an Enhanced DBS Check.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete an Application Form, available HERE.

The closing date for this vacancy will be Friday 24th January 2025.

GENERAL STATEMENT

Should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, Swansea City AFC reserve the right to remove this advert. Due to a high demand in applications the Club will be unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview.

SAFEGUARDING & WELFARE

The Company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people involved in activities and event at the Company. As part of the Company’s recruitment and selection process any offers of work involving working in regulated activity with children are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure and barred list check (depending on the level of supervision, frequency, and nature of contact with children). The Company may also conduct online searches of candidates who have been shortlisted as part of its safer recruitment procedures. Appropriate references will be required.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Swansea City AFC strives to ensure it provides an environment where everyone's rights, dignity and individual worth is respected and takes a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination. Equal Opportunity is an integral part of our recruitment and selection process, and we welcome applications from all individuals who feel they meet the core requirements of the role. We are particularly encouraging applications from women, disabled people and individuals from diverse ethnic communities who are currently under-represented within the organisation. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role

Vacancy: Football Coach

Join Our Grassroots Club as a Football Coach! London based

We are a grassroots football club committed to creating a positive playing and learning environment for everyone in our community.

What We’re Looking For:

• Enthusiastic individuals with excellent communication and organizational skills to join our coaching team.

• Availability to deliver Wednesday or Tuesday evening training sessions and manage a team on match days (fortnightly Saturdays or weekly Sundays, depending on the team).

• Passionate coaches who thrive on helping players learn and grow in a supportive and social environment.

What We Offer:

• Paid Role: Compensation for training sessions, matches, and associated planning and admin tasks – Coaching rate: £17p/h – Admin rate: £11.50p/h – Match Day rate: £35 

• Coaching Support: Full coaching kit and equipment provided, alongside guidance from an FA Coach Education Tutor and club leaders.

• A welcoming community spanning Southwark, Lambeth, and Wandsworth.

How to Apply:

Send us your CV and, in no more than 500 words, tell us why you’d be a fantastic fit for South London Laces. Highlight how you align with our values and your experience.

Contact Us

Email: southlondonlaces@gmail.com 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Closing date: 31st of January 2025

Vacancy: Para Physical Performance Coach – Women's Teams (Casual Contract)

Division: Para Technical

Location: Home based 

Vacancy Type: Casual Contract

Closing Date: 31 January 2025

To support the delivery of an excellent Physical Performance programme to, primarily, the England Para Football women's teams, by helping to develop resilient and high-performing Para Footballers that contribute to England Para Football medal success.

This is a casual contract, which will initially run until 31st July 2025. It is anticipated that you will be required for approximately 30 days/100 hours, with the requirement to travel overseas when needed.

Please include a cover letter with your application outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the criteria.

This will be a two stage process, with the first stage interview being held week beginning 17th February at The National Football Centre, St. George's Park. For those successful at first stage there will be a second stage practical assessment on the weekend of 22nd/23rd February.

What You'll do

• Take responsibility for designing and delivering individualised, evidence-based strength, conditioning, and injury prevention programmes tailored to the specific needs of female athletes;

• Drive forward knowledge of optimal training, recovery and injury prevention female para players;

• Use data from fitness assessments, training loads, and game performances to make informed decisions and provide actionable feedback that drives improvement and ensures peak physical performance during competition;

• Regularly assess the physical progress of players and adjust training plans accordingly to optimise performance while minimising injury risk;

• Continuously monitor player performance, including physical fitness, match related data and recovery status;

• Create a supportive and empowering training atmosphere that prioritises the mental and physical well-being of female players; understand and address the unique challenges women may face in elite football performance, including considerations for menstrual health, injury risks, and performance psychology.

• Develop and maintain close working relationships with England Para Football national coaches and performance support staff to ensure an effective multi-disciplinary approach to physical performance delivery;

• Develop and maintain close working relationships with the Para Football Physical Performance Lead and Para Football Physio Lead to ensure a smooth and effective transition of care for any injuries that are reported on or off camp;

• Maintain clear communication regarding physical performance, recovery protocols, and overall health to support the team's success both on and off the field.

• Deliver hydration strategies, warm ups and cool downs, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team whilst on camp with England Para Football squads;

• Help administer and collect relevant physical performance data when on camps (e.g., anthropometry, hydration, GPS and heart rate);

• Contribute to the collection, storage and analysis of relevant physical performance data (e.g., GPS, heart rate and physical testing);

• Coordinate with squad doctor and lead physiotherapist to ensure that players undergoing rehabilitation programmes are adhering to advice and remote monitoring;

• Comply with all mandated training (i.e., UKAD Advisor, CRC check, Safeguarding, Mental Health Training) to facilitate compliance with all safeguarding policies;

• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.

• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. BSc Sport and Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning)

• Knowledge of the unique demands of Para sport, particularly football;

• Demonstrated understanding of the unique physical and physiological needs of female football players;

• Understanding of injury prevention within the sport, rehabilitation, and recovery strategies with a clear ability to improve athletic performance while managing player health and longevity;

• At least 2 years of experience working as a physical performance coach with female athletes;

• In-depth understanding of soccer-specific physical demands, including strength, speed, endurance, agility, and power;

• Experience working with live and/or retrospective GPS and/or heart rate systems;

• High emotional intelligence, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with athletes, fostering trust and mutual respect, are essential for long-term success

• Experience of working in Para sport or with Para athletes;

• Outstanding ability to communicate and build relationships with players, coaching staff, and other stakeholders (e.g., parents);

• Ability to create presentations and present to a wide range of key stakeholders

• Excellent IT skills, particularly working with MS Excel;

Beneficial

• Completed a postgraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. BSc Sport and Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning);

• Understanding of the physical demands of female futsal;

• Ability to integrate new techniques, technologies, and evidence-based practices into training programs to maximise player performance and recovery;

• An understanding of Para athletes' needs;

• Understanding of reliability and validity within physical testing scenarios;

• Experience with injury prevention, rehabilitation, and recovery strategies;

• Experience in working in international sport and travelling with squads, both as an athlete or as a staff member;

• Evidence of previous lone working;

• Experience in working in men's and/or women's club football;

• Evidence of undertaking virtual consultations and delivering exercises remotely;

• Working towards UKSCA, BASES or other accreditations within professional bodies;

• Currently hold, or working towards an FA Emergency First Aid Level 3;

• Currently hold, or working towards an FA Safeguarding;

• Currently hold an FA DBS Check;

What's in it for you?

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive rate of pay as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role.

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, and by doing this we offer top-of-the-range facilities across two core business locations. We have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English football. We are also delighted to have a world-class Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Vacancy: Matchday Steward

Role: Matchday Steward

Hourly Rate: £12.60 per hour

Hours: To work all home matches for the 2024/25 season

Location: American Express Stadium, Brighton

Job Type: Worker agreement

Deadline Day: 31 January 2025

Interview Date: 12th February 2025

Training Dates: 27th & 28th February 2025 

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact. 

Come and play your part as a Matchday Steward for the 2024/25 season!

Our goal is to create legendary experiences for every guest or fan that enters our spectacular stadium, and we do this with our energetic and passionate team.  Join the Seagulls and run with the South Coasts Premier League football team through the 24/25 season. Your top priority will be to ensure all fans are kept safe and have an enjoyable experience. You never know what a matchday might throw at you, so you will need to have the ability to work well under pressure.

About you

If you enjoy interacting with lots of people, have strong communication skills and like working as part of a team, then we would love to hear from you.

You don’t need to hold any qualifications or have any previous experience as full training will be provided ahead of your first matchday. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to be 18 years or older. 

Our values play a pivotal role in our success

Our values are a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors.  As a team we live and breathe these values:

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

Our commitment to EDI

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values mean that we have a strong ethical culture which allows us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, do not hesitate to get in touch with teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com.

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This is a UK-based position. It is unlawful to employ anyone without permission to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a complete 3 year reference history, DBS checks and verification of your right to work. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Vacancy: Cleaning Assistant (Stadium)

Role: Cleaning Assistant (Stadium)

Salary: £22,932 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week to worked flexibly over 5 days to include evenings and weekends according to the rota

Location: American Express Stadium, Brighton

Job Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 31 January 2025

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact. 

Want to see what it looks like behind the scenes at a Premier League football club?

Our fantastic Stadium Assistants are responsible for ensuring our world-class stadium is cleaned to the highest standards and available for use as required by the operational programme of the Stadium. You will be required to carry out regular deep cleans, assist with the set-up of events and the clean all public and staff areas at our stadium, whilst ensuring all work carried out is in compliance with Health and Safety legislation and COSHH.

Your core hours will be worked according to the facilities rota which will include evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Do you have what it takes?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active individual, with meticulous attention to detail to join our facilities team. Ideally you will have cleaning experience in a large facility. The successful candidate will also have excellent team working and communication skills.

Our values play a pivotal role in our success

Our values are a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors.  As a team we live and breathe these values:

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

How we say thank you  

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, some of the additional benefits you will receive will include, but not limited to:

• Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
• 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
• Access to gym and padel court at our training ground
• Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
• Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season
• In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
• Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values mean that we have a strong ethical culture which allows us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, do not hesitate to get in touch with teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com.

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This is a UK-based position. It is unlawful to employ anyone without permission to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a complete 3 year reference history, DBS checks and verification of your right to work. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Vacancy: Digital Systems Lead

Division: FA Education 

Location: National Football Centre, St George's Park 

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent  

Closing Date: 2 February 2025

You will oversee the management and administration of digital systems within the Learning & Development (L&D) team in FA Learning.

You will be the primary point of contact for all digital learning system configurations, enhancements, and issue resolution. You will act as the Learning Experience Platform (LXP) and CommunityAdministration super user, working with our digital team and external vendors to ensure the successful implementation of the LXP and the ongoing development, management and maintenance of all digital systems across FA Learning.

What You'll do

• Manage all digital learning systems within the L&D team, including the LXP, and community-related learning platforms.

• Act as the administration super user of all digital learning systems within the L&D team, including the LXP, Community, and related learning platforms.

• Evaluate and optimise digital learning systems within the L&D team to improve user experience and administration efficiency by implementing system enhancements, updates, and integrations.

• Train and support FA Learning team members on LXP and Community functionality and best practices.

• Identify and resolve system issues, coordinate upgrades and escalate technical support inquiries as needed with external vendors and service providers.

• Manage the LXP and Community roadmap ensuring that system changes, capacity and developments are modelled and managed in line with personnel and technical resources.

• Develop and maintain a QA process that is tailored to the testing of learning content and configuration of the LXP.

• Establish system governance policies, procedures, and standards for the LXP.

• Forecast, model and manage performance of all platforms within the L&D team, reporting against relevant KPIs.

• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in learning systems and technology.

• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.

• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Degree in relevant subject area or equivalent experience.

• Proven experience in digital systems administration, configuration, and optimisation within L&D.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex data and insight.

• Ability to train and support users at all levels of the organisation.

• Strong familiarity with recognized E-learning technical standards.

• Excellent written and communication skills.

• Ability to manage concurrent projects, including those outsourced to external supplier and agencies.

Beneficial

• Experience of e-learning development or UI design.

• Experience of working within a project team to configure a new platform.

• Understanding of adult learning theories.

• Understanding of social learning theories.

• Experience of using Docebo LXP.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.

• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Free private medical cover.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.

• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Vacancy: Football Coaching Content Creator

Division: FA Education 

Location: National Football Centre, St George's Park 

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent  

Closing Date: 2 February 2025

As a key contributor to the Learning Experience team, the Football Coaching Content Creator will play a crucial role in designing and developing blended, engaging, and interactive learning resources that align with the needs of football coaching and game insights. The role requires a deep understanding of football and coaching along with creative digital design expertise. You will support the creation of high-quality learning solutions that integrate coaching philosophies and game insights to enhance the overall learning experience.

What You'll do

• Collaborate with the Learning Experience Leads, digital content team and subject matter experts (SMEs) to create football and coaching learning resources, ensuring content resonates with football coaches at all levels.

• Design and develop multi-use resources, including interactive videos, graphics and animations, that align with both the FA's learning principles and football coaching frameworks.

• Use digital tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) to create interactive learning materials that are learner-centric, creative, and technically aligned with the capabilities of digital learning platforms (LXP).

• Collaborate with game insight analysts to design and develop engaging digital learning content from insight and analysis, tailored to the needs of football coaches and learners.

• Design and create flexible learning materials that can be repurposed across various formats and platforms, supporting both in-person and digital learning environments.

• Work with stakeholders to ensure learning programs are successfully deployed, monitored, and continuously improved based on learner feedback and football industry trends.

• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.

• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Strong understanding of football coaching principles, game insight, and how these impact learning design.

• In-depth knowledge of learning design principles and adult learning theories.

• Proven experience in designing and developing football and coaching content using digital tools.

• Experience in video production and editing for learning materials.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and translate football-specific knowledge into engaging learning content.

• Proficiency with creative digital design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) to create interactive and engaging digital learning materials.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

• Creative problem-solving skills, especially in adapting content to meet technical constraints and football-specific learning needs.

Beneficial

• Familiarity with UEFA-led coaching initiatives or other football governance programs.

• Familiarity with the football ecosystem, from grassroots to elite levels, and its impact on coach development.

• Football coaching experience

• Experience in graphic design

• Experience working with Learning Experience Platforms (LXP) to deliver learning solutions.

• Ability to utilise performance analysis software (e.g Hudl Sportscode & Studio)

• Ability to leverage user feedback and performance metrics to continuously improve learning content.

• Ability to design adaptable and flexible learning materials that can be repurposed across various formats and platforms.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.

• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Free private medical cover.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.

• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Vacancy: Football Coaching & Learning Developer

Division: FA Education 

Location: National Football Centre, St George's Park 

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent  

Closing Date: 2 February 2025

As a key contributor to the Learning Experience team, the Football Coaching and Learning Developer will play a crucial role in the development of football learning resources for coaches. Providing learning and football coaching subject matter expertise, you will ensure the creation of high-quality outputs that align with FA Learning's coach development framework and learning principles, supporting the ongoing development of coaches and learners. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to transform coaching and football knowledge into learner-centric resources, applying your understanding of football and coaching to enhance learning design.

What You'll do

• Collaborate with the Learning Experience Leads, digital content team and subject matter experts (SMEs) to create digital football and coaching learning resources, ensuring content resonates with football coaches at all levels.

• Provide coaching and learning expertise to connect FA Learning's coach development framework and learning principles to the development of football coaching learning resources.

   

• Collaborate with game insight analysts to translate football insight and analysis into learning resources, tailored to the needs of football coaches and learners.

   

• Support the digital content team to deliver engaging digital learning resources and insight to support coach development across FA Learning's digital channels.

   

• Champion the creation of innovative learning solutions across a range of delivery formats, moving beyond traditional approaches to provide engaging, blended learning experiences.

   

• Design and create flexible learning materials that can be repurposed across various formats and platforms, supporting both in-person and digital learning environments.

   

• Work with stakeholders to ensure learning programs are successfully deployed, monitored, and continuously improved based on learner feedback and football industry trends.

• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.

• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Football coaching qualification – minimum UEFA B Licence

• Strong understanding of football coaching principles, game insight, and how these impact learning design.

• In-depth knowledge of learning design principles and adult learning theories.

• Proven experience in football coaching across grassroots and youth development within the male and female game

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and translate football-specific knowledge into engaging learning content.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate coaching learning to a range of audiences through digital modes.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

• Creative problem-solving skills, especially in adapting content to meet technical constraints and football-specific learning needs.

Beneficial

• Football coaching qualification – UEFA A Licence

• Familiarity with UEFA-led coaching initiatives or other football governance programs.

• Familiarity with the football ecosystem, from grassroots to elite levels, and its impact on coach development.

• Experience in football coaching across the senior male and female game

• Experience working within a sporting organisation or within an education-focused organisation.

• Experience working with Learning Experience Platforms (LXP) to deliver learning solutions.

• Ability to utilise performance analysis software (e.g Hudl Sportscode & Studio)

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.

• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Free private medical cover.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.

• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Vacancy: Community Sport Manager

JOB TITLE: Community Sport Manager

DEPARTMENT: Wolves Foundation

REPORTS TO: Head of Programmes – Health Improvement & Community Sport

DIRECT REPORTS: Community Sport Department

LOCATION: Molineux Stadium and working across the City of Wolverhampton

HOURS PER WEEK: 37.5 hours per week

WORKING ARRANGEMENT: Your working pattern will predominately be core office hours which are Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, however, flexibility to work evenings and weekends will be necessary and directed by your line manager.

Wolves Foundation is a cornerstone of the city of Wolverhampton. Through a team of highly skilled, dedicated staff and volunteers it harnesses the strong local connection with Wolves to motivate, educate and inspire tens of thousands of beneficiaries of its work across the city.

The charity works in partnership with key local stakeholders including the local authority, police, health service and education providers to identify risk factors in the city around societal issues and health status; using data and insight to deliver evidence-based practice through its vast array of projects that address these needs through its key three objectives;

The charity covers three pillars:

• Healthier, more active people

• Lifelong learning and skills

• Safer, stronger communities

Working in the community is vital to its work and removing barriers to engagement regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. With participants ranging from 1 month to 100 years old across 225 different delivery sites in the city, work is delivered all year round improving the physical and mental health, personal development and life choices of the people engaged in its work.

All employees must uphold the key values and ethos of the Foundation to ensure delivery excellence. Employees must maintain professionalism and contractual, delivery and policy requirements.

Job purpose

To be responsible for designing, implementing and managing programmes that underpin our Community Sport offer which aims to improve physical activity levels and enhance the health and wellbeing of Foundation beneficiaries. This role focuses on the development, management and co- ordination of a variety of physical activity focused programmes working with children, young people and adults.

Key responsibilities

Management & project co-ordination

• Design and deliver innovative community sport programmes tailored to the needs of beneficiaries.
• Oversee the development of delivery materials that improve physical activity levels and enhance physical and mental wellbeing across programme beneficiaries.
• Manage a set of agreed annual financial, strategic and operational Community Sport objectives for the Foundation.
• Responsibility for the Community Sport team meeting all objectives and KPI’s.
• Compile and complete all Community Sport project monitoring by implementing systems to track programme effectiveness, outcomes and impact.
• To line manage all members of staff within Community Sport programmes.
• Delivery of Community Sport projects where relevant.
• Ensure and complete all quality assurance aspects of Community Sport programmes.
• Ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relations amongst employees and customers.
• To ensure positive commitment to sustainability and social action projects and targets in line with the Foundation’s One Pack One Planet action plan.
• Perform other duties as required and directed by your line manager which are considered relevant to the post and to the objectives of the Foundation.
• To work collaboratively with other department leads within the Foundation to identify and share best practice to support our participants.

Marketing & Communications

• Implementation of participant feedback methods to support the development of the associated projects.
• Develop strategies to engage, recruit and retain participants across associated projects.
• Identify and develop project case studies to showcase the impact of the Community Sport delivery.
• To work in cohesion with the Communications Team to develop promotional and marketing materials for all Community Sport projects.

Stakeholder engagement, advocacy & representation

• Establish and maintain relationships with partners, stakeholders and funders across all Community Sport projects.
• Represent Wolves Foundation in forums, panels and meetings related to Community Sport.
• Advocate for health and physical inactivity-related issues in broader organisational strategies, staying informed on trends.
• To be knowledgeable in potential opportunities to develop activities and strategic enhancement of the Community Sport department.

Safeguarding responsibilities

• To follow and enforce best practice in relation to Safeguarding policies and processes including but not limited to reporting procedures.
• To work alongside the Safeguarding Team and Designated Safeguarding Leads to ensure safeguarding standards are met and maintained.
• Keep maintain CPD, knowledge and skills in relation to safeguarding practices, delivery and management.
• Responsible for structuring adequate safeguarding related quality assurance assessments for relevant business areas.

This role involves working with children and/or adults at risk in a Regulated Activity (or in close proximity to children and/or adults at risk). This means that the post-holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children and adults at risk.

General responsibilities

• Compliance with Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation Policies.
• Compliance with Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation health & safety procedures.
• Compliance with Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation safeguarding policies.
• Champion the club and Foundation values at all times.
• To maintain professional conduct at all times.
• To undertake other duties as may be reasonably expected.

Contractual Information

• Due to the nature of your role, there will be a requirement to work evenings and/or weekends which will be directed by your line manager.

Key relationships

• Wolves Foundation Senior Management Team.
• Foundation Management Team.
• Foundation Community Sport Team.
• Premier League Charitable Fund.
• City of Wolverhampton Council Public Health Team
• Active Black Country Partnership
• Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Football Foundation
• PFA
• Football Association and County FA (Staffordshire & Birmingham)
• ConnectEd
• Local stakeholders & project partners

To apply for this job role, applicants must complete the Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form located on our website: Vacancies - Wolves Foundation. Once completed, the completed documentation should be emailed to FoundationJobs@wolves.co.uk no later than by the closing date outlined within the advertisement.

Vacancy: Grassroots Football Officer

JOB TITLE: Grassroots Football Officer

DEPARTMENT: Wolves Foundation

REPORTS TO: Senior Grassroots Football Officer

LOCATION: Molineux Stadium and working across the City of Wolverhampton

HOURS PER WEEK: 20 hours per week

WORKING ARRANGEMENT: Your working pattern will include evening work as part of your usual duties, scheduled and agreed by your line manager

Wolves Foundation is a cornerstone of the city of Wolverhampton. Through a team of highly skilled, dedicated staff and volunteers it harnesses the strong local connection with Wolves to motivate, educate and inspire tens of thousands of beneficiaries of its work across the city.

The charity works in partnership with key local stakeholders including the local authority, police, health service and education providers to identify risk factors in the city around societal issues and health status; using data and insight to deliver evidence-based practice through its vast array of projects that address these needs through its key three objectives;

The charity covers three pillars:

• Healthier, more active people

• Lifelong learning and skills

• Safer, stronger communities

Working in the community is vital to its work and removing barriers to engagement regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. With participants ranging from 1 month to 100 years old across 225 different delivery sites in the city, work is delivered all year round improving the physical and mental health, personal development and life choices of the people engaged in its work.

All employees must uphold the key values and ethos of the Foundation to ensure delivery excellence. Employees must maintain professionalism and contractual, delivery and policy requirements.

Job purpose

As the Grassroots Football Officer, you will support the Senior Grassroots Football Officer in the development and delivery of the Kick-Off project, funded by the Premier League & PFA. The role has been developed to enhance recreational football across the city, thereby improving the physical activity and wellbeing of Wolverhampton residents. Our goal is to ensure that all adults can access free recreational football within 1 mile of their homes, as well as providing grassroots junior clubs and un-affiliated groups with bespoke support to increase participation, particularly from underrepresented communities

Key responsibilities

• Support the Senior Grassroots Football Officer with the project implementation, including mapping and planning activities.
• Establish new relationships and maintain existing relationships with key stakeholders and partner organisations.
• Lead and assist on the delivery of inclusive, recreational football sessions for adults, as well as specific sessions for targeted groups.
• Assist in developing and coordinating affiliations with clubs and community groups.
• Develop creative ways to promote and market the project to engage participants to meet the intended project outcomes.
• Support the facilitation of project celebration events, festivals and competitions including the Molineux Football Festival.
• Develop Kick-Off case studies to showcase impact and project reach.
• Identify, train, manage and mentor project volunteers.
• Collect qualitative and quantitative data to demonstrate outcomes for project reporting.
• Support and deliver across all department projects where necessary within the Foundation.
• Perform other duties as required and directed by your line manager which are considered relevant to the post and to the objectives of the Foundation.
• Ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation, or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relations amongst employees and customers.
• The ensure positive commitment to sustainability and social action projects and targets in line with the Foundation’s One Pack One Planet action plan.

Safeguarding responsibilities

• To follow and enforce best practice in relation to Safeguarding policies and processes including but not limited to reporting procedures.
• To work alongside the Safeguarding Team and Designated Safeguarding Leads to ensure safeguarding standards are met and maintained.
• Maintain CPD, knowledge and skills in relation to safeguarding practices, delivery and management.
• Responsible for structuring adequate safeguarding related quality assurance assessments for relevant business areas.

This role involves working with children and/or adults at risk in a Regulated Activity (or in close proximity to children and/or adults at risk). This means that the post-holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children and adults at risk.

General responsibilities

• Compliance with Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation Policies.
• Compliance with Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation health & safety procedures.
• Compliance with Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation safeguarding policies.
• Champion the club and Foundation values at all times.
• To maintain professional conduct at all times.
• To undertake other duties as may be reasonably expected.

Contractual Information

• Due to the nature of your role, there will be a requirement to work evenings and/or weekends which will be directed by your line manager.

Key relationships

• Senior Grassroots Football Officer
• Wolves Foundation Senior Management Team.
• Foundation Management Team.
• Foundation’s schools and community project teams.
• Local stakeholders/partners.
• PFA
• Premier League Charitable Fund
• Grassroot football clubs
• Football Association and County FA (Staffordshire & Birmingham)
• City of Wolverhampton Council
• Active Black Country

To apply for this job role, applicants must complete the Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form located on our website: Vacancies - Wolves Foundation. Once completed, the completed documentation should be emailed to FoundationJobs@wolves.co.uk no later than by the closing date outlined within the advertisement.

Vacancy: Performance Support Analyst

Application Deadline: February 03, 2025

Department: Performance Analysis

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: England - Nationwide

Workplace type: Fully remote

Documents: Job description performance support analyst.pdf

We’re looking for a Performance Support Analyst to join us at PGMOL. This role is essential in providing analytical support to Match Officials at all levels of PGMOL and actively support the Lead Performance Analysts. This role will also code a capped amount of EFL Championship matches to help deliver post-match insights to support Coaches, Match Officials, and the wider department.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience as an analyst in a sporting environment, with practical knowledge of operating within a multidisciplinary team.

• Familiarity with analysing football by computer software (e.g. SportsCode and/or MatchTracker). 

• An understanding of the Laws of the Game. 

• Detailed knowledge of Premier League and EFL football.

• An exceptional eye for detail. 

• High levels of efficiency in using equipment to capture key content. 

• Video editing skills (in particular using FCP/iMovie or equivalent). 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Experience in handling sensitive data. 

• The ability to function effectively in a virtual environment where online working, discipline and communication is key.

• A qualification or interest in refereeing which is desirable.

What you can expect to be involved in

Performance Analysis and Review

• Identify key incidents, decisions, and trends to inform individual and group learning objectives.

• Analyse and quality-check Premier League and EFL Championship Second Spectrum offside data on Assistant Referee events, sharing insights with Match Officials and Coaches.

• Collaborate with other Analysts and coaching staff to incorporate data insights into coaching plans and Match Official feedback. 

• Analyse EFL Championship fixtures using bespoke analysis software (MatchTracker Officials) to evaluate and assess Match Officials’ performance in accordance with PGMOL performance assessment workflows.

• Provide support within the Observer Scheme assessment process by assisting in appraising Key Match Incidents related to offside decisions.

Coaching and Development Support

• Aid in sourcing and creating video materials that highlight key incidents from match rounds to support the review process.

• Evaluate Match Official performance through training footage, match reviews, and coaching assessments.

• Provide actionable insights to support individual development plans and track progress over time.

• Create targeted learning resources, including video examples and interactive materials, to reinforce coaching objectives.

• Aid in the creation of detailed informational and pre-match materials, including team tendencies, historical data, and patterns, to enhance match official preparation.

• Ensure preparatory materials are visually engaging and provide actionable insights to aid performance on match day.

Content Creation and Delivery

• Assist in the creation and delivery of engaging and impactful content for training meetings, including video compilations, tactical breakdowns, and officiating case studies.

• Provide video and analytical support during weekly remote coaching meetings, ensuring relevant footage and applicable data are available for discussion.

• Assist in the creation of club visit material. 

Platform and Data Management

• Troubleshoot platform-related issues and liaise with technical teams to maintain efficient platform performance.

• Aid in facilitating the timely delivery of match footage via internal platforms to ensure accessibility for coaching and performance review processes.

• Ensure accuracy and accessibility of records to support developmental and evaluative processes.

• Work collaboratively with the wider department to streamline footage workflows.

Strategic Contributions

• Contribute to the implementation of the Elite Refereeing Development Plan by aligning performance analysis activities with its objectives.

• Support initiatives aimed at advancing refereeing standards and professional development.

• Actively contribute to the wider goals of PGMOL as an integral part of the Performance Analysis department.

• Provide support to colleagues within the Insights and Analysis department during internal meetings and cross-functional projects.

Safeguarding

PGMOL is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, the post holder will be subject to any relevant security checks as required.

About PGMOL

PGMOL is entering a new and exciting era as we strive to continue enhancing refereeing standards. PGMOL manage and develop the 600 match officials operating in the elite game in England and are building a broader, highly-skilled workforce to provide the best possible wrap-around support available to aid officials’ performance for the benefit of the game. 

We are a workplace that strives to be diverse and reflective of the populations we serve, therefore we welcome applications from everyone. As an organisation, we actively promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion to ensure everyone can bring their unique identities and the best version of themselves to PGMOL. 

If you have any requirements in respect of the interview or recruitment process, please mention this during your application. 

Vacancy: Match Analyst

Application Deadline: February 03, 2025

Department: Performance Analysis

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: England - Nationwide

Workplace type: Fully remote

Documents: Match analyst job description.pdf

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, highly analytical and organised Match Analyst to join us at PGMOL. The Match Analyst will work as part of the Performance Analysis department and will be primarily tasked with coding and analysing match footage for Premier League and EFL Championship fixtures, whilst supporting the department to deliver football and referee insights to Match Officials and the PGMOL coaching team.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Support the review of Match Officials’ performance using video playback.

• Code match footage to the specifications required using bespoke software.

• Use analysis of video and data analysis to support the coaching process.

• Assist in the creation of pre-match data packs to support Match Officials’ preparation.

• Provide additional support to the Lead Match Analyst and Lead Performance Analysts

• Help manage the Analysis Support inbox.

• Ensure delivery of match footage via internal platforms.

• Attend training meetings as required.

• Support practical events with use of latest technologies.

• Be an integral part of the Performance Analysis department and contribute to the wider aims of PGMOL.

Safeguarding

PGMOL is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, the post holder will be subject to any relevant security checks as required.

About PGMOL

PGMOL is entering a new and exciting era as we strive to continue enhancing refereeing standards. PGMOL manage and develop the 600 match officials operating in the elite game in England and are building a broader, highly-skilled workforce to provide the best possible wrap-around support available to aid officials’ performance for the benefit of the game. 

We are a workplace that strives to be diverse and reflective of the populations we serve, therefore we welcome applications from everyone. As an organisation, we actively promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion to ensure everyone can bring their unique identities and the best version of themselves to PGMOL. 

If you have any requirements in respect of the interview or recruitment process, please mention this during your application. 

Vacancy: HR Business Partner (FA Learning)

Division: Human Resources 

Location: National Football Centre, St George's Park 

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Closing Date: 3 February 2025

Set the bar for greatness...

We are excited to be searching for a HR Business Partner, who will be a trusted advisor to the Director of FA Learning and FA Learning function developing and delivering a wide range of HR solutions and guidance.

What You'll do

• Help drive the success of FA Learning by developing and implementing HR strategies that support the business.

• Support the Director of FA Learning and wider department by providing effective support, solutions and coaching to all.

• Oversee change management processes and effectively guide the business through periods of transition.

• Coach and develop the capability of senior managers to anticipate and pre-empt organisational issues.

• Understand and anticipate the need for change across FA Learning, diagnose the underlying issue to make the case for change. Transform proposals / ideas into practical reality.

• Act as the primary point of contact for complex ER matters, offering expertise in conflict resolution and risk management.

• Has the ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to conceive Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behavioural change.

• Work with the Head of HR to ensure that the FA Learning plans are fed overall SGP people Own and deliver people activities/projects for the benefit of all SGP employees as agreed by the SGP Leadership team.

• Project delivery – consider and manage all aspects of change including business impact, people impact, behaviours and values.

• Deliver the HR vision for FA Learning, including role modelling great personal behaviours and taking an active role ensuring the people agenda is paramount.

• Support the creation and development of a clear strategy to support the casual workforce.

• Has the ability to analyse and think through complex challenges, deliver appropriate solutions and understand the strategic HR agenda. Continually look for and implement best practice/changes that add value.

• Work in partnership with the broader HR team to ensure the delivery of various projects in line with the overall HR business plan. Lead on core HR processes within FA Learning e.g., performance and salary reviews, headcount budgeting and talent processes etc.

• Support talent development and succession planning for St George's Park.

• Work closely with colleagues to ensure that tools and policies are aligned and enhance employee engagement and performance.

• Manage and ensure compliance to IR35 regulations across FA Learning.

• Keep up to date with external trends and best practice in the areas of expertise and HR more broadly.

• Pro-actively share best practice and intelligence within the HR function.

• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.

• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Extensive HR experience gained in complex organisations with multiline stakeholders.

• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership and build strong relationships.

• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices and employment

• Advanced problem-solving and conflict resolution

• Track record in delivering value-added HR advice and solutions.

• Personally resilient.

Beneficial

• Knowledge and exposure to IR35.

• Has successfully managed / or overseen large and complex.

• Experience in supporting a casual.

• CIPD qualified.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.

• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Free private medical cover.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.

• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Vacancy: Women's Technical Director

Division: Women's Technical 

Location: National Football Centre, St George's Park 

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent  

Closing Date: 7 February 2025

Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation through Winning England Teams.

Lead the technical development, player pathways, performance support and England women's teams. Work closely with other divisions to ensure that all technical aspects of the women's game are aligned with international standards and best practices. Champion women's football both internally and externally driving increased investment, visibility, and growth of the game.

We are working with Nolan Partners to support us with this recruitment.

Please send your cover letter and CV to thefa@nolanpartners.com in order to apply.

What You'll do

• Oversee the development and performance of the national women's teams, including senior, WU23, and youth teams, ensuring that they are competitive on the international stage.

• Drive a high-performing culture across the women's technical division that leads to the achievement of superior results.

• Lead and deliver the 24-28 strategy for the women's technical division.

• Collaborate with the national team head coach to ensure that technical and performance strategies are in place for the optimal performance and development of players at the highest levels.

• Deliver a broad and diverse talent system culminating in a strong supply of talent for England women's teams.

• Oversee the creation and continuous improvement of player development pathways, ensuring that young female players have access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.

• Support the development of national youth teams, ensuring that the best young talent is identified, nurtured, and integrated into national team programs.

• Develop and implement frameworks for talent identification and recruitment, with a focus on both performance and potential.

• Drive innovation and excellence in coaching, player development, and talent identification to elevate standards.

• Work with clubs, and academies, to establish and enhance development programs that align with the technical vision.

• Work closely with domestic leagues, clubs, and coaches to ensure the consistent application of technical standards.

• Ensure that coaching standards are continually raised across the country, providing guidance on the latest coaching methodologies, tactics, and player development practices.

• Develop a national network of high-quality coaches, offering support, mentorship, and ongoing professional development opportunities for female coaches

• Monitor player progress and ensure effective integration of the best players into the national team setup.

• Support the development of performance analysis systems and data-driven approaches to track and improve player and team performance.

• Act as the primary spokesperson for women's elite football within the FA and advocate for the growth of the game at all levels.

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, sponsors, media, and partners to secure funding, resources, and visibility.

• Partner with international football organisations and federations to exchange knowledge and keep abreast of global trends in women's football.

• Secure additional funding and sponsorship for through partnerships and advocacy.

• Work with the Men's Technical Director and Director of FA Learning to strengthen St George's Park culture and reputation as an outstanding home for England Teams and Coach Education.

• Execute additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.

• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• A proven track record of leading high performing teams and developing a healthy and inclusive culture - can role model FA values.

• Can evidence coaching at the highest level were working with elite players is the norm.

• Experience of working within the English professional game.

• Operates successfully in a matrix organisation where managing and influencing internal stakeholders is paramount.

• Capable of building strong relationships with a complex range of stakeholders.

• UEFA A License.

Beneficial

• FA Licenced Tutor/experience of coaching coaches

• Experienced with the media.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.

• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Free private medical cover.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.

• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.