Overview
This is a senior and highly impactful role responsible for leading safeguarding and behaviour standards across grassroots football in Lincolnshire.
Safeguarding & Behaviour Responsibilities
* Lead safeguarding delivery in line with FA Safeguarding 365 standards
* Manage safeguarding concerns, referrals, and case management processes
* Work closely with statutory agencies and safeguarding partners
* Deliver guidance, training, and support to clubs and welfare officers
* Monitor compliance and safeguarding activity across grassroots football
* Lead initiatives to improve behaviour and respect within the game
* Use data and insight to inform safeguarding and behaviour strategies
* Support embedding safeguarding and equality across all football activity
Commercial Responsibilities
* The Commercial Officer will support the growth and sustainability of the Lincolnshire FA through partnership development, sponsorship, and commercial activity.
* Help generate new revenue opportunities, manage existing partnerships, and build strong relationships with local businesses and stakeholders.
* Identify and develop new sponsorship and partnership opportunities
* Manage and service existing commercial partners
* Attend networking events and represent Lincolnshire FA
* Support creation of proposals, presentations, and sponsorship packages
* Maintain accurate CRM and partnership records
* Contribute to commercial income generation and growth
* Support delivery of partnership rights and activation
Qualifications
* Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience
* Confidence managing sensitive and complex cases
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* The ability to prioritise and work under pressure
* A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion
* Experience in sport or volunteer-based environments (desirable)
* Confident in networking and relationship building
* Highly organised and proactive
* Strong in communication and administration
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
* Interested in sport, business development, and community impact
About Lincolnshire Football Association
Lincolnshire Football Association is recruiting for two key roles that will help shape the future of grassroots football across the county, supporting delivery of the Football Association's Grassroots Football Strategy and strengthening the game for players, volunteers, and communities across Lincolnshire.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for passionate, driven individuals who want to make a real difference in football and community sport.
Role Expectations
You will ensure football is safe, inclusive, and enjoyable for everyone, while leading safeguarding operations in line with FA policy and statutory guidance. You will also drive initiatives that improve matchday behaviour and promote positive football environments across the county.
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