Organisation Suffolk FA Salary 28,000 Location Stowmarket, Suffolk with some home working Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 6 January 2026 Interview date 16 January 2026 Job Description SUFFOLK FA are recruiting for a new Match Official Development Officer to co-ordinate and lead the growth, retention and development of referees across Suffolk.
This is an exciting and dynamic role, ideal for an individual who has experience working as or with referees and understands the refereeing landscape.
This is an exciting time to join Suffolk FA as the organisation goes through some transformation and enters the second year of ‘A Thriving Local Game’, the organisation’s strategy.
As a relatively new charity as well, Suffolk FA are embarking on an exciting adventure to create and establish more opportunities to support local people and local communities across Suffolk and provide greater support for those involved in the game. Our match officials are a key part of this.
We are looking for someone that will innovate and explore fresh ways to support match officials across Suffolk, develop greater connections with our clubs and work closely with the leagues across the county, further shaping a collaborative approach to match official development.
If you are a people person, can nurture strong relationships, have great listening skills and are not afraid to try new things then please see the full job pack at
If you wish to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Andrew Wilesmith, Chief Executive Officer, on 07903 842747 or email
The closing date for applications is Tuesday, January 6th 2026.