The programme aims to better enable the business to deliver against the 2024‑2028 strategy by increasing business performance and providing supplementary expertise in key divisions or across functional programmes of work. This two‑year fixed‑term opportunity offers the chance to work on a rotational basis across a range of high‑impact projects within the federation.
You will be based in Wembley with an expectation of being on site at least two days per week, with occasional travel to St. George’s Park. The objective is to develop talent for the FA’s leadership population, enhancing business performance and providing strategic, consultative leadership that challenges, supports and helps the business evolve.
Strategic Analysis & Delivery
* Analyse, evaluate, and provide robust recommendations on strategic initiatives aligned to organisational goals.
* Translate strategic intent into clear, executable operational plans with defined outcomes and success measures.
* Support prioritisation of initiatives and alignment of resources to maximise impact.
* Track and analyse KPIs, identifying opportunities to improve performance and delivery.
Cross‑Functional Project Leadership
* Lead and support delivery of cross‑functional projects across a diverse portfolio (including compliance, transformation, and major operational programmes such as tournament delivery).
* Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
* Maintain hands‑on oversight throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring delivery against agreed outcomes.
* Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, issues and dependencies.
Stakeholder Engagement & Cross‑Team Collaboration
* Provide strategic insight and delivery support to senior management, business partners and the strategy team.
* Build strong relationships across divisions to drive alignment, accountability, and effective collaboration.
* Engage internal and external stakeholders to encourage innovation and coordinated, joined‑up delivery.
* Offer consulting‑style support to help teams scope, plan, and deliver strategic initiatives effectively.
Governance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
* Work closely with the Strategy and Business Management functions to ensure alignment with PMO best practice.
* Monitor and report on key milestones, risks, and trends to enable transparent decision‑making.
* Champion continuous improvement by refining tools, methodologies, and ways of working across the programme.
* Promote consistency, efficiency, and integration in project and programme delivery.
* Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA’s changing priorities.
* Comply with all company policies and procedures to maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and well‑being.
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 will match the activity of the specific role and be in line with legislation and government guidance.
Qualifications
* MBA level education, ideally having graduated within the last five years.
* Proven experience in strategy, operations, consulting, transformation, or project delivery roles.
* Ability to translate strategy into structured operational plans and deliverable outcomes.
* Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
* Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
* Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments.
* Strategic thinker with strong operational execution capability, confident and credible with senior stakeholders.
* Highly collaborative and relationship‑driven approach.
* Experience in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, is required.
* A working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio is an advantage, but not a necessity.
Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role, so you will need to provide right to work in the UK.
Benefits
* Access to event‑day tickets at Wembley Stadium and a host of regular internal events throughout the season.
* Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park.
* Free private medical cover.
* A contributory pension scheme.
* An additional 'Thank You' day’s leave, volunteering days, and 25 days of annual leave (based on a full‑time, permanent contract).
* A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility.
* Unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium and access to the world‑class Elite Performance Centre at St. George’s Park.
* Competitive salary and opportunities to develop and grow in your role.
This two‑year contractual role does not guarantee permanence at its conclusion.
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