Vacancy | Football Development Officer (Education)
Location: Based at County Sports Ground, Worcester, with travel across the county.
Salary: £25,000 per annum.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8:30am–4:30pm), with some evenings and weekends required.
Contract: Full Time – Permanent.
The Opportunity
Worcestershire FA is seeking a committed, enthusiastic, and flexible individual to join its Development Team as Football Development Officer (Education). This role will lead the planning, administration, and delivery of the Education programme across Worcestershire football, including Coach Education, Referee Education, and wider football workforce development.
The successful candidate will also lead the County FA's Coach Development strategy, working with tutors and developers to enhance coaching within grassroots clubs. This is not a coaching role, but a strategic and administrative position focused on supporting the football workforce and delivering high-quality education opportunities.
Worcestershire FA has governed, administered, and developed football across the county since 1893. The organisation works alongside clubs, leagues, players, coaches, and referees to enhance the game for everyone.
Main Responsibilities
1. Support delivery of Worcestershire FA's Business Strategy and FA National Game initiatives
2. Organise, administer, and promote a comprehensive Education offer for Worcestershire football
3. Engage with 2-star and 3-star England Football Accredited clubs to support Coach Development and the Thriving Community Club programme
4. Support clubs in developing internal Club Coach Leads through training and quality assurance
5. Lead the creation and implementation of an annual Education plan, including venue booking, tutor coordination, marketing, and course administration
6. Collaborate with key partners to ensure delivery of the Education programme in line with contracts and policies
7. Attend and support Education events, including CPD delivery and quality assurance
8. Support recruitment and deployment of FA Casual Coach Developers
9. Work with the wider Development Team to grow the network of coaches, volunteers, and referees
10. Ensure all projects align with FA and Worcestershire FA strategies on inclusion
11. Contribute to the effective implementation of The FA's Safeguarding Operating Standard
12. Support the adoption of FA technology systems across grassroots football
Candidate Profile
13. UEFA B qualified coach (or currently working towards qualification)
14. Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
15. Strong project management and organisational skills
16. Excellent communication and presentation abilities
17. Knowledge of grassroots football and the FA Coach Development framework
18. Experience working with volunteers and adult learners
19. Commitment to equality, safeguarding, and inclusion
20. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including evenings and weekends
Desirable Attributes
21. Licensed Coach Developer (or aspirations to become one)
22. Experience in Coach Development within grassroots football
23. Qualification in sports development or similar
24. Experience managing budgets and writing reports
25. Understanding of FA systems, safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR, and data handling
What's Offered
26. 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and three discretionary days), increasing with service
27. Free on-site parking, including EV charging
28. Full staff kit package
29. Opportunities to attend matches across Worcestershire
30. Access to high-quality training, networking, and career development across the County FA network and The FA
Application Process
To apply, send a CV and detailed covering letter explaining suitability for the role to <.
Please mark your email: Private & Confidential – Football Development Officer Application
Closing Date & Interviews
31. Application deadline: 9:00am on Tuesday 14th October 2025
32. Interview dates: Planned to be held on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st October 2025
33. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 5:00pm on Friday 17th October and will be required to complete a pre-interview task by 9:00am on Monday 20th October. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
Further Information
Worcestershire FA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all communities, especially under-represented groups. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process can be arranged upon request.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an FA DBS check, safeguarding induction, and training.