Club and Facilities Football Development Officer
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To locally deliver The FA’s new landmark four year strategy - ‘A Thriving Grassroots Game’, we have created an exciting new role to develop a local network of thriving community clubs providing a brilliant football offer to their communities. The Club and Facilities Development Officer will work as part of our dedicated Football Development Team to support and develop our England Accredited clubs to grow and sustain opportunities whilst providing a quality experience for all both on and off the pitch.
Location: This is a hybrid role with opportunities to work remotely from the Oxfordshire FA office (currently Bodicote, OX15 4AA looking to move to Bicester), home and around the county.
Salary: £26,000 p.a. rising to £28,000 upon completion of 3 month probation.
Hours: 35 hours per week (requirement to work evenings and weekends in line with the demands of the role). Contract: Full time - Permanent.
Responsibilities
CLUB DEVELOPMENT
1. Develop and manage positive relationships with England Football Accredited 2* and 3* clubs by engaging key club leaders.
2. Engage 2* and 3* England Football Accredited clubs with the Thriving Community Clubs Framework and support them with completing relevant assessments for each pillar on the Club Programme Platform.
3. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including FA Club Consultants, the Football Foundation, casual workforce roles (e.g. Community Champions), and other strategic partners to support the development of Thriving Community Clubs.
4. Utilise insight to identify gaps support 2*and 3* clubs in developing pathways and/or effective club partnerships to meet 3* England Football Accredited club criteria.
5. Collaborate with FA Club Consultants to identify needs based on framework insights and design appropriate interventions.
6. Adopt a strategic approach to deploying national professional services, technical experts and any local resource to support the growth and sustainability of Thriving Community Clubs.
7. Develop positive relationships with the Men’s National League System (NLS) and Women’s Football Pyramid (WFP) clubs within the County.
8. Understand the coach and volunteer requirements within Thriving Community Clubs and support clubs with the growth, diversity, retention and celebration of their workforce.
9. Oversee the promotion and support provided to England Football Accredited clubs with their annual renewal process through the Football Support Services Team.
FACILITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Identify facility development opportunities within Thriving Community Clubs and work with the Head of Football Operations to bring these to fruition.
2. Deliver all activities that ensure every affiliated football fixture is played on a ‘good’ quality pitch.
3. Track the delivery of Football Foundation Grass Pitch Maintenance Grants and work with the Grounds Management Association (GMA) Regional Pitch Advisor and relevant partners to ensure recipients achieve and maintain the required ‘good’ standard.
4. Develop collaborative working partnerships with local authorities, clubs, leagues, schools and other facility providers in regard to the provision and maintenance of grass pitches.
5. Support the promotion and delivery of Football Foundation facility initiatives targeted at England Football Accredited 2* and 3* accredited clubs such as Howdens Game Changer and Greener Game schemes.
Qualifications
Essential: Educated to A level or equivalent. Full UK Driving License.
Desirable: Two years’ sports development experience.
Further information and the job application pack is available here: Job Application Pack.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Sports Teams and Clubs
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