Job description:

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Community Coaches to join our dynamic team. As a Community Coach, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality coaching sessions to a wide range of participants, promoting health, wellbeing, and personal development through sport.

With the passionate pursuit of building better lives through sport, we connect Fulham FC to young people and adults across South West London. We work with a broad range of the community, supporting disabled young people, refugees, socially isolated adults, people with mental health challenges and many others.
 
We change the lives of over 10,000 people every year. We inspire and engage through sport, improving the physical health and mental wellbeing of our participants, while supporting people across our community to feel socially connected and confident.

Fulham FC Foundation strives to deliver high quality activities and we recognise that our coaches are key to achieving this. Often the first point of contact for partners and customers and representing the Foundation in a range of environments, we set high standards for those who deliver our programmes.

You will be a positive role model, have exceptional time management skills and the ability to act on your own initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging and inclusive sports sessions for various age groups and abilities.
• Support and mentor participants, fostering a positive and encouraging environment.
• Assist in the development and delivery of community outreach programmes and events.
• Work closely with local schools, clubs, and community organisations to promote Fulham FC Foundation’s initiatives.
• Ensure all sessions are conducted in accordance with health and safety guidelines and safeguarding policies.
• Collect and report data on participant attendance, engagement, and feedback to help measure programme impact.
• Act as an ambassador for Fulham FC Foundation, upholding our values and mission in all community interactions.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Introduction to Coaching Qualification
• Experience in delivering sports coaching sessions to diverse groups.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for football and a commitment to community development.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle or ability to travel independently

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

• Additional coaching qualifications (e.g., UEFA C Licence).
• Experience in working with schools, community groups, or in a similar charitable organisation.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and first aid procedures.

 

Fulham Football Club Foundation is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.

Join us in our mission to build better lives through sport!

Job description:

Derby County are seeking to recruit a Apprentice HR Administrator to join Human Resources department at Pride Park Stadium.

 

Working for Derby County Football Club offers a unique opportunity to be part of one of England’s most historic and passionately supported clubs. With a proud legacy, a dedicated fan base, and an exciting vision for the future, Derby County offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment both on and off the pitch. Whether you're joining the team in coaching, administration, marketing, or operations, you'll be contributing to a culture rooted in ambition, community, and progress. Employees benefit from a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional development.

 

The successful candidate will join our HR team supporting colleagues at Pride Park Stadium and Moor Farm Training Centre, providing generalist support. Good communication skills and attention to detail are essential to ensure every stakeholder interaction is positive, and supports the business's reputation, strategy, and legal obligations.

 

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Prepare professional HR correspondence, contracts, and offer letters.
• Support recruitment campaigns, including advert preparation, shortlisting, and interview coordination.
• Ensure all pre-employment checks and onboarding tasks are completed promptly.
• Maintain accurate HR and payroll records in line with GDPR.
• Monitor induction, training, and one-to-one review completion, sending reminders as needed.
• Assist with general HR admin tasks, including managing inboxes and phone calls.

 

Personal characteristics and experience:

• Ability to prioritise and organise own workload to meet tight deadlines
• Experience working in a customer service or administration setting is desirable
• Comfortable working in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
• A flexible, proactive approach to work
• Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to always maintain confidentiality
• Good level of IT skills, including working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software packages, preferably Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Work using own initiative and as part of a team

 

Qualifications:

Essential

• English and Maths to GCSE level 4 or equivalent

 

Desirable

• A Level or BTEQ qualification or equivalent

 

This post is ideal for a candidate looking to expand their knowledge for an immediate start or for school leaver looking to start a career in HR following completion of their studies in summer 2025!

 

The successful candidate will be enrolled on a level 3 HR based apprenticeship. More details about HR apprenticeship standards can be found at https://www.cipd.co.uk/learn/apprenticeship-routes/standards.

 

The post is full-time, 35 hours per week, and for a fixed term of up to two years and will end on completion of the Apprenticeship Qualification.

 

As an apprentice, the successful candidate will be paid the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices, currently £7.55 per hour for the first year of your apprenticeship. Further details can be found here - https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates. In addition, the successful candidate will receive a monthly travel allowance for the first year of their apprenticeship.

 

Who are Derby County…

 

Derby County Football Club, established in 1884, is one of the founder members of the English Football League and has a rich and varied history, including two First Division titles in 1972 and 1975 and an FA Cup success in 1946. The club are currently playing in the Sky Bet Championship, the second tier of English Football following their promotion from League One in the 2023/24 season and is under the management of Head Coach John Eustace. The club also boasts a successful and respected Category One Academy, a status which has been held since 2014, and a Women’s side competing in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division. Derby County recently embarked on an exciting new era following the change in ownership to Clowes Developments (UK) Limited, in the summer of 2022. Our track record of producing talent is outstanding, and we intend to protect that proud legacy, investing in key roles within the club to build on the foundations in place for success.

 

Everything we do as a Club is built around the three pillars of stability, integrity and progress. Our core values are:

 

• We are proud of who we are and what we do
• We are positive, inspired and passionate
• We are ambitious and driven
• We are prepared, honest and humble
• We are the heartbeat of our community
• We are the club of opportunity

 

Derby County employee benefits include:

 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Two complimentary staff season tickets
• Two complimentary staff away memberships, subject to availability
• 20% discount at DCFC Megastore
• Company Pension with Aviva
• Discounts with select Club partners and sponsors
• Healthshield Cash Health Plan to support employee health and well-being and Perks for great deals and discounts
• Participating in our employee forum, ‘The Herd’ and Staff Events!
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to programmes and volunteering opportunities with Derby County Community Trust
• Subsidised lunchtime meals at Moor Farm

 

How to apply…

 

Derby County Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of the Club's commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check.

 

Derby County Football Club is an Inclusive Club for all and is committed to Equality and Diversity.

 

To apply for this role, please complete an application form, which can be found HERE.

 

Alternatively, please copy and paste - http://thera.ms/apply - to your chosen browser.

 

More information can be found at https://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/jobsandcareers

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 24 August 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

 

Strictly no agencies please.

 

Derby County Football Club’s Job Applicant Privacy Policy can be found at dcfc.co.uk.

 

Job description:

About the opportunity: Everton Football Club is entering an exciting new chapter, with significant growth across our Men’s and Women’s teams and the continued development of our world-class facilities. Under the new ownership of The Friedkin Group, the Club is embarking on a bold vision for sustained success, community engagement, and commercial innovation.

As Everton Women prepare to make Goodison Park their new home, we are looking for a dynamic Senior Lead - Commercial to drive forwards the commercial strategy of the Women’s football program of Everton Football Club. The role will be responsible for working across multiple commercial verticals, with a focus on delivering growth in high value brand partnerships that drive revenue and support the growth of the Women’s team on and off the pitch.  This key role will be instrumental in shaping the financial growth of the Women’s team and positioning the club as a market leader within the Barclays Women’s Super League and beyond.

This move to Goodison Park represents a major milestone in the evolution of Everton Women, providing an iconic stage to grow the profile of the women’s game and deepen community engagement. The increased visibility and enhanced matchday experience at Goodison Park will unlock exciting new commercial opportunities and partnerships that reflect the ambition to compete regularly at the highest domestic and European levels.

In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of innovative commercial opportunities tailored to the unique platform and values of Everton Women. You will be instrumental in building and nurturing relationships with brands who are passionate about supporting women’s sport, creating sponsorship models that inspire long-term engagement and deliver tangible value for all parties involved.

Working closely with key internal stakeholders and external partners, you will collaborate to drive forward the commercial strategy tailored to the women’s football landscape. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative period for Everton Women, contributing directly to the Club’s ambition of growing the women’s game both on and off the pitch.

Who we’re looking for: We seek an ambitious, commercially minded professional with a proven track record in delivering revenue growth, ideally with experience in women’s sport or related sectors. You will be a self-starting, confident relationship builder with the ability to influence across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Your background should demonstrate success in developing and delivering partnership propositions that combine creativity with data-driven insight, generating meaningful commercial impact.

A passion for women’s football and a commitment to growing the women’s game commercially will be key to thriving in this role.

Key details: Permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week)

Location: The Royal Liver Building, Liverpool, with flexible hybrid working options.

Closing date: Friday 22nd August 2025.

About Everton Football Club: Everton is a historic and iconic football club, proud of its heritage and ambitious about the future. With new ownership under The Friedkin Group, the Club benefits from strong, visionary leadership focused on delivering sustained sporting and commercial success.

As we build a new home on the banks of the River Mersey and continue to invest in both our Men’s and Women’s teams, we remain committed to our core values of integrity, passion, and community.

Our values guide how we engage with our partners, supporters, and the wider football family, ensuring we represent the city of Liverpool and the women’s game with pride and purpose.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantial amount of applications.     

Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices           

The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.           

This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.         

Equity & Inclusion       

Everton is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated, and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, and those from racially diverse communities. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people. Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email - [email protected]        

To support our pledge to diversify our organisation and through our commitment to the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code, Everton welcomes applications from people of all walks of life. As part of our commitment to Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process should you require.     

Job description:

We are seeking a Designated Safeguarding & Welfare Lead (DSWL) to work on a casual basis to work with our England Women's U15 Development Team in fixtures, training camps and tournaments both in the UK and abroad. As such this role will involve UK and International travel, which at times, could be for a few weeks in succession.

Working as an extension to the team that leads the safeguarding strategy and preventative interventions, the role will be the first point of contact for the duration of an England camp or event environment for staff and players regarding safeguarding matters. The role will also be involved in pre-camp preparation and post camp review phases. The successful candidate will work both proactively to mitigate against safeguarding risks and lead the response in a camp/event environment where concerns about welfare, poor practice (lower-level concerns) or child/adult abuse are identified.

The role would be deployed primarily with the Women's U15s for 9 days in November 25, 7 days in April 2026 and approx. 9 days in May 2026 (all TBC and include 2 days for pre-post event work for each camp. Additionally, we would also require attendance at an induction day at St. Georges Park, Burton upon Trent, in September or October 2025 (date tbc) and occasional meetings/CPD events thereafter.

Note: Due to the level of flexibility and experience required for these roles, we are particularly interested in applications from people;

• in existing flexible roles with safeguarding and welfare remits, or who are retired;
• with experience from teaching, youth work or similar role, preferably with some experience in an elite sport environment.

The number of days stipulated are approximate and are subject to change depending on schedules and progression through tournaments. Post holders would be contracted on a day rate, initially until 31 July 2026.

 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a video interview, and those that who are successful will then be invited to an in person interview at St. George's Park on the 15th or 16th September.

 

What Will You Be Doing?

• Understand, promote and implement The FA's Safeguarding Policies, England Safer Working Practice Guidance and event-specific Safeguarding Plans and Risk Assessments.
• Lead the in-camp response to safeguarding and welfare issues (including low level concerns), escalating serious matters internally with The FA and, where relevant, to statutory agencies and stakeholders. Work collaboratively with Tournament Safeguarding Leads in ensuring a safe environment.
• Lead the Camp Welfare Group and ensure that the Group meets as required throughout a camp and that issues are addressed as far as possible whilst on an event. Utilise the Group effectively to support the response to safeguarding and welfare issues.
• Ensure all safeguarding/welfare concerns and incidents are responded to, reported and recorded using internal FA processes and systems. Support and advise colleagues on safeguarding matters and incidents.
• Support colleagues to understand their safeguarding responsibilities and ensure practice related matters are raised and addressed as appropriate, escalating serious concerns in a timely manner e.g., allegation involving a member of staff. Work closely with Women's Teams Safeguarding Oversight Lead and Senior Safeguarding Manager – England Teams and FA Venues to ensure that safeguarding concerns are responded to appropriately.
• Deliver pre-agreed safeguarding briefings and training to staff and players on camp along with ad-hoc briefings in camp where there is a need to address specific issues matters, drawing on your expertise, experience and enthusiasm to ensure these sessions are engaging and are contextually relevant.
• Foster positive, supportive relationships with players, collaborate with colleagues in particular with the Strategic Safeguarding Team, psychology, medical and education & lifestyle leads, to ensure that appropriate support plans are in place, including managing matters relating to child protection plans, education, health & care plans (EHCPs), that welfare and behaviour management needs are supported and that key messages are relayed to education providers/clubs and parents/carers as appropriate. Ensure that players are signposted as required to appropriate services and sources of support as required.
• Support the chaperoning of individual players (including overnight) pre/post England camps or during repatriation from international events as required.
• Work with the Head Coach and Team Manager to ensure that any activities, including excursions developed on camp are risk assessed effectively, with relevant mitigations implemented.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to supervise players and support effective behaviour management.
• Contribute to event planning and review by participating in MDT calls as required.
• Produce a post camp/event report, highlighting areas of good practice, ensuring development areas are identified with clear actions, and participate in safeguarding quality assurance and data analysis reviews.
• Contribute to the wider work of the safeguarding team, including supporting safeguarding planning and risk assessments for events and complaint management as required.

• Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's 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 Will You Need?:

 

Essential for the role:

Knowledge

• A professional safeguarding qualification and/or significant relevant experience in a safeguarding and or welfare role in education, youth work or similar environment.
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding legislation, policy and implementation.
• Understanding of current issues that impact on the development of elite young players/athletes, particularly females in these environments.
• A sound working knowledge of data protection, information sharing and confidentiality, principles and practice.
• Sound knowledge of equality legislation and inclusive practices as they relate to safeguarding and additional vulnerability.

 

Experience

• Experience of implementing safeguarding policy and safer working practice guidance.
• Experience of making referrals to statutory organisations.
• Experience of risk and crisis management.
• Experience of delivering safeguarding training and CPD to staff, ideally within elite sport environments.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with young people and collaborating effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting.

 

Technical Skills

• Ability to deliver safeguarding training and briefings to a wide range of staff and players in a way that is accessible and age appropriate.
• Proficient reporting writing skills.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication, management, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Willingness to work flexibly with extensive travel with national teams for an extended duration.

 

Beneficial to have:

Knowledge

• An understanding of case management processes and the role of a Designated Safeguarding Lead in these processes.
• Understanding of women's football, professional game academies, and player pathway, and international travel involving elite teams.

 

Experience

• Experience of running residential activities with young people.
• Experience of working in a safeguarding role or player wellbeing role in an elite sport pathway or environment, with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of differentiating learning materials and using a blended approach to learning.
• Experience of delivering safeguarding awareness learning opportunities with young people.

 

Technical Skills

• Completion of the FA Safeguarding Children Course, or similar sports-related training, or education-based Level 3 equivalent.

 

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.

 

Job description:

An amazing opportunity has arisen to work as a Football Secretary on a full time basis.

 

This key role will be responsible for overseeing football administration matters at the club, ensuring compliance with football governing body rules at all times. Duties will include the management of player registration processes through iFAS and FIFA TMS monitoring approvals, registrations and conditions applied by governing bodies; maintaining accurate player registration records to monitor eligibility and squad status; immigration arrangements; liaising with the Academy on all aspects of football administration; providing support to the Women's Team when needed; and assisting the Director of Football Operations and Administration on a whole host of various tasks and projects across the first team training centre, as and when required.

 

For more details on this role and the requirements, please see the below job description.

 

The link to the job description is: football-secretary-jd-070825.pdf

 

To apply for the role, you will need to complete an application form and diversity form which can be found at the top of our website.

 

The link to the website is: Vacancies | Club | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

 

Ref: MW-00-08082025

 

Closing date: 22nd August 2025

Job description:

The Para Lead Performance Doctor will be responsible for leading the delivery of world class Sports Medicine support for players on the England Para Football programme and identified programme activity. You will implement the FA policies and procedures in relation to governance, medical standards and performance medicine oversight to all England Para teams.

 

This is a part time role for 3 days a week.

Whilst contractually homebased, there will be a need for regular travel to The National Football Centre, St. George's Park so please do bear this in mind when making your application. As a guide, this is not necessarily every week, but you would be required on camp at St. George's Park when needed, and at leadership and medical governance meetings every two weeks.

 

Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 15th September at St. George's Park.

 

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

 

What will you be doing?

Sports Medicine

• Support medical teams working with senior squads with the planning and management of all performance medicine services for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of illnesses and injuries across the Para programme in a manner that maximises performance across all training and major tournament activity.
• Lead and manage, with support from the Medical Coordinator, the appropriate provision of medical cover for all planned Para activity.
• Lead the development of bespoke medical policy and guidance across Para teams. This may include but is not limited to medicine management, medical documentation, emergency protocols, cardiac screening, and standard operating procedures and feedback/action necessary changes to keep procedures up to date and compliant with legal requirements and professional body standards.
• Provide additional medical support where needed at identified training camps/tournaments.
• Key medical contact for Health Partners insurance and communication of the insurance policy with staff and players.
• Work with the Chief Medical Officer to align England Para teams with other England teams where appropriate, within the limits of Para Infrastructure and resource, ensuring consistency of structures and support.
• Support relevant FA medical projects and steering groups in supporting the overall performance strategy to provide competitive advantage for Para teams throughout the pathway but specifically aligned to senior Para team objectives.
• Attend and contribute to England Team's medical governance meetings.
• Ensure that Injury & Illness Surveillance data is captured and recorded by all casual medical staff, to support the overall Para player management across pathway teams.
• Liaise with secondary care providers where appropriate to ensure continuing ongoing care of the highest standard.
• Oversee the management of camp-related equipment and medical consumables across the Para Programme.

 

Multidisciplinary Team

• To create a collaborative and cohesive dynamic across the casual medical workforce, to ensure consistency in medical delivery and approach.
• Work with the coaches and other key support staff, including the Player Health Lead, to minimise injury risk and maximise competitive performance.
• To lead on MDT meetings to discuss complex medical cases within the Para Football programme (where appropriate)
• Work as part of the performance support staff and ensuring full and open communication and information sharing within the team (athlete confidentiality permissive)
• Work with the Integrity team within the FA to implement appropriate anti-doping education for all players and staff.
• Lead a suitable CPD programme for other members of the England Para Football medical staff and other selected staff.
• Maintain a network of leading medical specialists across the country so England Para Football players have access to the best treatment if/when this cannot be provided from within the programme.

 

• Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's 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 for the role:

Knowledge

• Full registration with the GMC
• A post graduate qualification in Sports (and Exercise) Medicine at Diploma level (or equivalent) with verifiable clinical training in sports medicine
• Member or Fellow of Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine (FSEM)
• Current ATMMiF (or equivalent)
• National network/knowledge of SEM contacts to facilitate off-camp care of players

 

Experience

• Experience as a Team Doctor in elite sport and in managing and participating in multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent academic and applied knowledge of contemporary practice in performance medicine
• Track record of successfully integrating into MDT coaching teams

 

Skills

• Excellent sports medicine delivery skills
• Excellent written and oral communication with a demonstrable record of good organisational skills
• Ability to create excellent relationships with a wide range of stakeholders

 

Beneficial to have:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the England Para Football Pathway

 

Experience

• Experience in successfully managing / leading teams of medical professionals
• Experience in a medical governance role
• Experience in international sport
• Experience in Para sport

 

Technical Skills

• An understanding of the cost/benefit analysis of medical services.

 

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 well-being.
• 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 (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)
• A hybrid working model offering 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.

Job description:

The Referee Development and Competitions Officer will support delivery of the Cambridgeshire Football Association 2024-28 Strategy and The FA Grassroots Football Strategy. We’re looking for a pro-active self-starter to work within our competitions and clubs team. This is a great opportunity to support our referees and referee workforce, enabling them to grow, develop, and progress. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a team and have excellent people and communication skills.

Responsibilities:
Referee Development (approx. 70% of time)
•    Identify areas of need for referees across all formats of the game within the locality served by the County FA and implement recruitment strategies accordingly.
•    Implement strategies for new referees, to convert them from trainee referees to active referees.
•    Support referees within the grassroots game to retain them within refereeing season-on-season.
•    Actively promote and support referees to progress through the refereeing pyramid.
•    Provide an offer of, and lead, the delivery of referee development initiatives for grassroots referees, progression candidates and referees with the potential and opportunity to progress through the refereeing pyramid. 
•    Deliver educational sessions and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs for referees. Complete the FA Referee Developer Course if not already certified.
•    Liaise with local leagues to support them in the appointment of appropriately registered referees.  
•    Identify referees with the potential and opportunity to develop within the Cambridgeshire FA CORE and The FA CORE programme. 
•    Assist in the development of the referee developer workforce: observers, tutors, mentors, coaches and other volunteers involved in supporting referees ensuring that all safeguarding criteria are met. 
•    Appoint appropriate workforce (observers, mentors, coaches) to support match officials.
•    Support referee registration ensuring all safeguarding criteria are met.
•    Support referees in submitting discipline reports, including reporting discrimination, as well as actively supporting referees following challenging situations.
•    Collaborate with the Designated Safeguarding Officer in all matters involving under-18 referees and adults at risk within refereeing.
•    Provide guidance to under-18 referees to support them on matchdays.
•    Ensure that a parental link is added to all records in The FA’s systems for all under-18 referees.  
•    Risk assess all Cambridgeshire FA events and activity for under-18 referees and where the Cambridgeshire FA directly deploys under-18 referees and volunteers to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place. 
•    Ensure mentors working with under-18 referees are appropriately qualified and trained and are aware they are in a relationship of trust and the expectations of them in this regard. 
•    Regularly meet with the Designated Safeguarding Officer and disciplinary teams in all matters where it is apparent that there has been abusive behaviour involving under-18 players and/or where the referee is under-18 or identifies as an adult at risk.
•    Listen to and consult with under-18 referees on their experiences as part of the Cambridgeshire FA youth engagement strategy. 
•    Utilise the feedback from under -18s and adults at risk to enhance the refereeing experience and fun and safety in grassroots football. 
•    Provide the highest level of customer excellence to support volunteers across all FA Technology systems (FA Events, FA Portals, MOAS, Matchday app and Full-Time). 
•    Implement strategies to increase the number of active referees from diverse communities and provide support and guidance to the Cambridgeshire FA Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
•    Implement strategies to increase the number of active female referees.
•    Implement strategies to develop a positive match day environment.
•    Work with other development officers to support league and club development programmes and recreational football opportunities. 
•    Act as secretary and provide support to the Cambridgeshire FA Referees’ Committee. 
•    Work collaboratively with The FA Referees’ Department on local and national initiatives.
Competitions support (approx. 30% of time)
•    Support the competitions department, including:
•    Scheduling fixtures to be completed within a specific timeframe.
•    Issue and process charges and payments of fines for breaches of competition rules.
•    Check weekly match statistics have been completed in accordance with league rules.
•    Support player registration process.
•    Provide support for other members of the competitions team when required.
•    Other competitions duties as required.
•    Manage social media for all CFA run leagues and County Cup competitions to increase engagement and raise the profile of CFA run competitions.
•    Attend and manage County and League Cup finals as required.
General
•    Contribute to ensuring that safeguarding and equality are embedded throughout the Cambridgeshire FA and grassroots football.
•    Execute tasks as required to meet the Cambridgeshire FA changing priorities.
 

Job description:

A great opportunity has arisen to work within our Academy as a U21s Sports Scientist. The primary focus is to deliver our Sport Science strategy provision to our U21 Team.

As a U21 Sports Scientist, you will work closely with the U21 Athletic Development Coach alongside the Academy Medicine Team to ensure players are provided with warm-ups/activation, speed/agiility development, strength/power development, injury prevention, optimal load monitoring and recovery sessions appropriate for their individual needs.

The successful candidate will also contribute to rehabilitation with injured players. This role will contribute to the success and achievement of the academy programme and synthesise the transition from academy to first team.

The role is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week.

For more details on this role and the requirements, please see the below job description.

Ref: SG-00-06082025

Closing 28th August 2025

Job description:

Wembley Park and the area surrounding Wembley Stadium has been through a period of significant transformation and is now a thriving London neighbourhood, with an exciting combination of a world class events destination, new homes, iconic venues, great shops and workspaces.

As our operating environment continues to evolve across the Wembley Park Estate and the complexity of our operations and stakeholder relationship and dependence increases, the Senior External Operations will deliver operational activities between the Stadium and Quintain (the owners of Wembley Park), LB Brent and the transport stakeholder community to ensure the Football Association's operational, and commercial interests are protected from and enhanced by the emerging development, whist ensuring the highest levels of public safety and customer experience are maintained.

What will you be doing?

• • Lead the planning and operational delivery of Zone Ex around Wembley Stadium for a number of allocated events, ensuring a best-in-class safety, visitor and mobility experience, whilst minimising local disruption and maintaining compliance with relevant and forthcoming legislation / guidance, including but not limited to Martyn's Law and the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds.
  • Deliver the Transport Masterplan, identifying the travel options for all client groups, workforce and visitors to the venue, whilst maintaining excellent relationships with senior transport stakeholders
  • Lead on the external project delivery at Wembley Stadium to further develop the status as a world-class and leading venue for sporting and non-sporting events
  • Enrich the Wembley experience through mobility enhancements including wayfinding, journey planning, plus infrastructure projects such as digital transformation of the external concourse.
  • Lead on the mobility operation for Wembley Stadium including public transport enhancements, development of a transport strategy, contribution into the overarching sustainability strategy, demand forecasting and curfew analysis
  • Management of external technical consultants and experts to support project and strategy delivery
  • Manage / contribute and lead the planning / crowd modelling element for the stadium Fan Zone vision to capital delivery to maximise commercial opportunities
  • Support the interface of external operations delivery with other internal team projects including crowd safety, projects and event overlay
  • Manage transport stakeholder relationships and lead the FA On The Road transport delivery
  • Support the strategic and operational relationship with Cllr's, and senior leadership team at Brent Council to ensure all workstreams are delivered to the mutual benefit of Brent council and the FA.
  • Manage External Operations suppliers and contractors and ensure delivery is aligned with their contractual commitments.
  • Lead and administer the agreed Estate Management Agreement (EMA) between The FA and Quintain enabling the safe delivery of events at Wembley Stadium.
  • Positively contribute to operational planning meetings with all external stakeholders. Support and coordinate the interface between internal and external stakeholders, and the integration of the Stadium into the London Borough of Brent.
  • Support the delivery of a sofa-to-sofa experience for the venue's audience on match days through detailed coordination and collaboration with all external stakeholders and operators.
  • Highlight any issues that generate concerns to the stadium / Football Association (operationally, commercially or on crowd safety grounds). Progress such issues to a satisfactory and mutually agreeable solutions. With support from the relevant WNSL functional area or relevant external body.
  • Represent the Stadium/FA at local resident forums as required. Support and coordinate the interface between internal functional areas and the resident groups, enabling operational planning teams to be responsive to the changing requirements of our local residents and the new operating environment.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:

• Highly experienced and qualified project manager
• Experienced in major event planning, delivery and incident management
• Experience of multi-stakeholder management in an event and wider estate environment.
• Experience of leading teams to deliver tight and immovable deadlines
• Experience in delivering mobility plans and external operations for events, tournaments or venues.
• Experience of budget control and delivering to service specifications
• Proven communication skills and ability to deliver quality written reports
• Accustomed to working with a high level of corporate and public scrutiny.
• Good understanding in Crowd Management and modelling
• Good understanding of current planning law and policy

 

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.

Job description:

Are you passionate about being part of a team that delivers unforgettable experiences at one of the world's most iconic venues?

 

We're looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team and play a key role in supporting event day operations for Experiences by Wembley Stadium.

 

In this role, you will help ensure the smooth execution of both Core and Non-Core events at Wembley Stadium. Providing a seamless customer journey and supporting our Revenue Operations, Ticketing, Sales and Account Management teams.

 

You'll also liaise with a range of internal stakeholders to help deliver on the strategic objectives of both The FA and the Experiences by Wembley Stadium division.

 

What will you be doing?

• Coordinate and deliver event day ticketing services for all 'Experiences by Wembley Stadium' events.
• Provide an exceptional level of support and service to both customers and internal teams during event days.
• Assist with end-to-end administrative process for all Experiences by Wembley Stadium, new sales and renewals.
• Ensure accurate and consistent use of all ticketing and CRM systems (Microsoft Dynamics, Fortress, AudienceView).
• Collaborate with Revenue Operations colleagues to enhance and streamline service delivery.
• Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that 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 for the role:

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach to work.
• High level of numeracy.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to multitask and work in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical abilities, acting as the first point of contact for customer queries.
• Flexibility to work varied and long hours.
• Ability to understand and consistently apply organisational policies and procedures.
• The successful candidate will be expected to work on event days, which will involve some evenings and weekends. Which willl be expected to be flexible in line with Wembley Stadium's event calendar

 

Beneficial to have:

• Previous operational experience in a sports or live music venue.
• Familiarity with AudienceView and other ticketing systems.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• IT and data analysis proficiency.
• A passion for sports and music.

 

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 well-being.
• 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 (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)
• 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.