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Northamptonshire FA - Football Development Officer (Male Pathway and Club Development Lead)
Job Location
Northampton, United Kingdom
Job Description
We are recruiting a Football Development Officer (Male Pathway and Club Development Lead) to provide support to the grassroots football community.
Headline Details
Location: Northamptonshire FA offices (NN3 6WL), with potential for some hybrid working
Hours: 35 hours per week - some evening and weekend work will be required at times
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £26,520
Reports to: Football Development Manager
About the Role
As our Football Development Officer, you'll be a key supporter and advocate for the dedicated club volunteers who form the backbone of grassroots football in Northamptonshire. You'll guide and empower these hardworking individuals, ensuring they have the resources, training, and recognition needed to create thriving, welcoming clubs for all.
In this role, you'll provide hands-on support for clubs working within the England Football Accreditation framework, helping them reach new standards and maintain high-quality pathways for male players at every level. You'll bring strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, collaborating with club leaders and volunteers to build clear pathways for players from the play phase to adult and walking football.
Your strategic mindset and relationship-building skills will be essential as you engage with clubs and key stakeholders - from FA Club Consultants to local community partners - co-ordinating resources that meet the specific needs of each club. By using data insights and feedback, you'll tailor support that grows both participation and the volunteer workforce, helping clubs attract, retain, and celebrate volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
If you're passionate about grassroots football, skilled in community engagement, and ready to support the volunteer heroes driving the game forward, we'd love you to join our team!
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Don't meet every single requirement?
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another within the organisation.
Application Process
If you wish to apply, please complete the online Application Form. If you would like the application form in an alternative format please contact us.
Please note, CVs will only be accepted alongside a fully completed Application Form and Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form.
Applications for the role close at midday on Wednesday 20th November.
An informal Teams call will be held with shortlisted candidates on 28th and 29th November followed by in-person interviews in the week commencing Monday 2nd December.
The anticipated start date for this role is January 2025.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Stuart Smith, Head of Facilities & Development, on 07983 537025 or email Stuart.Smith@NorthamptonshireFA.com
At Northamptonshire FA, we are committed to ensuring that every candidate has an equal opportunity to apply for our roles. We recognise that some applicants may require additional support during the application process. If you need any accommodations or assistance, whether it's related to the application form, interview process, or any other stage, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
We are here to provide the necessary support to ensure that you can showcase your skills and qualifications effectively. Our goal is to create an inclusive and accessible environment for all applicants.
Please contact us at Stuart.Smith@NorthamptonshireFA.com to discuss how we can assist you. We look forward to supporting you through this process.
Location: Northampton, GB
Posted Date: 11/21/2024
Headline Details
Location: Northamptonshire FA offices (NN3 6WL), with potential for some hybrid working
Hours: 35 hours per week - some evening and weekend work will be required at times
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £26,520
Reports to: Football Development Manager
About the Role
As our Football Development Officer, you'll be a key supporter and advocate for the dedicated club volunteers who form the backbone of grassroots football in Northamptonshire. You'll guide and empower these hardworking individuals, ensuring they have the resources, training, and recognition needed to create thriving, welcoming clubs for all.
In this role, you'll provide hands-on support for clubs working within the England Football Accreditation framework, helping them reach new standards and maintain high-quality pathways for male players at every level. You'll bring strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, collaborating with club leaders and volunteers to build clear pathways for players from the play phase to adult and walking football.
Your strategic mindset and relationship-building skills will be essential as you engage with clubs and key stakeholders - from FA Club Consultants to local community partners - co-ordinating resources that meet the specific needs of each club. By using data insights and feedback, you'll tailor support that grows both participation and the volunteer workforce, helping clubs attract, retain, and celebrate volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
If you're passionate about grassroots football, skilled in community engagement, and ready to support the volunteer heroes driving the game forward, we'd love you to join our team!
DOWNLOAD THE FULL ROLE PROFILE
Download plain text version of the role profile
Don't meet every single requirement?
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another within the organisation.
Application Process
If you wish to apply, please complete the online Application Form. If you would like the application form in an alternative format please contact us.
Please note, CVs will only be accepted alongside a fully completed Application Form and Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form.
Applications for the role close at midday on Wednesday 20th November.
An informal Teams call will be held with shortlisted candidates on 28th and 29th November followed by in-person interviews in the week commencing Monday 2nd December.
The anticipated start date for this role is January 2025.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Stuart Smith, Head of Facilities & Development, on 07983 537025 or email Stuart.Smith@NorthamptonshireFA.com
At Northamptonshire FA, we are committed to ensuring that every candidate has an equal opportunity to apply for our roles. We recognise that some applicants may require additional support during the application process. If you need any accommodations or assistance, whether it's related to the application form, interview process, or any other stage, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
We are here to provide the necessary support to ensure that you can showcase your skills and qualifications effectively. Our goal is to create an inclusive and accessible environment for all applicants.
Please contact us at Stuart.Smith@NorthamptonshireFA.com to discuss how we can assist you. We look forward to supporting you through this process.
Location: Northampton, GB
Posted Date: 11/21/2024
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