Come and join the FA Events Team This exciting Coordinator role supports the FA Events Team, ensuring that FA's events are delivered with world class planning and organisation. We're looking for someone with exceptional administrative and organisation skills, to work collaboratively with our internal and external event-related stakeholders to ensure that all FA events are planned and delivered to the highest standard. The successful candidate will cover events held both at Wembley Stadium and at venues across the country so travel around the UK is required, along with working during evenings and weekends. What will you be doing? Lead on the delivery of England development team fixtures at Stadiums on the road away from Wembley. Working with the host venue, Team Managers, and the wider event delivery team to ensure the event is delivered in line with FA protocols. Lead on the delivery of FA domestic cup fixtures at Stadiums on the road and at Wembley i.e. Non League Finals Day. Working with the host venue, Team Managers, and the wider event delivery team to ensure the event is delivered in line with FA protocols. Responsible for the recruitment and coordination of matchday volunteers, including young participants to deliver the roles of; Player Escorts, Flag Bearers, Ball Persons, and the Pre-Match Ceremony where applicable. Working with FA Safeguarding, FA Medical, and the host venue to prepare and process all consent forms, information letters, and supervisor briefings to support the delivery of the FA's youth programme. Support the planning and delivery of FA Events' sports presentation plans both on the road and at Wembley. Including, but not limited to liaising with club supporter groups, entertainment providers, and any third party suppliers working on behalf of the participating teams. Main point of contact and the coordination of event contractors in the lead up to and on matchdays, including but not limited to the provision of Furry Mascots, England Band, Supporter Layouts etc. Administrative support across all FA Events, including but not limited to; delivering accreditation, managing parking requests, and supporting the overall setup of the Events teams operational spaces inside the Stadium. Organisation and management of all kit and equipment stored on site at Wembley, associated with the delivery of all FA Events. Including, but not limited to accreditation passes, event day radios, matchday programmes etc. Support budget management and tracking costs associated with the delivery of FA Events. Raising purchase orders where required and reconciling event budgets post-event. Support the delivery of ad-hoc requirements as determined by the FA Event Manager. 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 Skills Exceptional administrative and organisational skills Experience of accreditation operation systems Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Experience in managing multiple projects and deadlines Degree, qualification, or experience within the Events or Sports sectors Experience of providing administrative support to multiple team members. Flexible approach to working hours and willingness to travel. Experience working in a busy events environment Wider understanding of Stadium operations General understanding of the rules of the game and wider UEFA and FIFA regulations 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 offering flexibility on where you work. 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 Our Organisation The Football Association [The FA] is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England. It is responsible for promoting and developing every level of the game, from grassroots through to the professional game, and generates significant revenue to support investment into English football each year. The FA oversees England international teams across men's, women's, youth and disability football, as well as running the National League System and FA Competitions including the Emirates FA Cup, Barclays FA Women's Super League, FA Women's Championship, and Women's Adobe FA Cup, and the world-class facilities of Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park, all with a purpose to Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation. We currently work within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. Your contract with The FA will specify a fixed location of either Wembley Stadium, St. George's Park or our Processing Centre, unless the role is advertised as a homebased contract. The contractual location of this role can be found at the top of this advert on our FA vacancy page. The FA, For All, For You Our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy forms an integral part of our long-term commitment to using our influence across English football to create a game free from discrimination. https://www.thefa.com/-/media/thefacom-new/files/about-the-fa/2021/fa_a-game-for-all-strategy.ashx A Game For All outlines three key strategic commitments - Lead the Change, Be the Change, and Inspire the Change - which will ensure tackling discrimination remains a core priority for English football for years to come. 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. Documents TM0934 FA BENEFITS BOOKLET V1.pdf (188.82 KB)