JOB TITLE:
London Player Development Programme Officer
DEPARTMENT:
Commercial, Football Development
LOCATION:
London – Stamford Bridge and covering SW/SE London
CONTRACT:
Permanent 35 hours a week, any 5 of 7 days
Job Opportunity
We're looking for a passionate and experienced leader to take charge of our
Player Development Programme (PDP)
— delivering high-quality, inclusive, and safe football experiences for young players while driving growth across the London region.
This is more than just a coaching role — it's your chance to
shape the direction of a thriving football programme
, build and lead a dynamic team, and bring innovative ideas to expand the reach, diversity, and impact of our coaching network.
To thrive in this role, you'll need to have:
* Proven experience leading and delivering a football development programme
* Managed a project or budget of
£100k or more
* A strong understanding of how to grow and inspire teams
* A passion for inclusive football and community impact
We're especially keen to hear from candidates who bring fresh perspectives and a drive to make football more accessible for all.
Closing date: 26th September
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Main Responsibilities:
* To lead on the effective planning, communication and execution of the Player Development Programme in London. These to include, but not limited to the Player Development Programme activity and the various activity delivered during the school holidays.
* To deliver safe, inclusive and high quality coaching activity across the Player Development Programme in London. These to include, but not limited to all In-School and Out of School activity, Player Development Programme activity and the various activity delivered during the school holidays.
* To achieve the PDP budgetary targets set across the year in London.
* To lead on managing the programme/activity schedule and sharing monthly timesheets with the Area Lead for approval.
* To lead on developing the wider area network opportunities in the area to create additional sporting opportunities to further enhance the delivery programme.
* To lead on all aspects of support for the Contracted and Sessional Coaches and Coordinators, this includes induction and onboarding, relevant training and CPD, mentoring opportunities, scheduling, appropriate resources and quality assuring.
* Conducting regular 1:1's with contracted staff to review performance and KPI's and objectives, involvement in team meetings and investing in their development/training opportunities/CPD.
* To innovate and seek new business and networking opportunities to share with relevant steering group and implement across the area to enhance the delivery programme.
* To be attend and contribute positively to the PDP steering group.
* To carry out duties relevant to legislation and Club policies and procedures.
* To undertake any Club activities that maybe required in addition to the role.
What you will bring to the role;
* A minimum of UEFA C qualification
* A project management or business qualification.
* In-date FA Safeguarding Children course & the FA Introduction to First Aid in Football certificate.
* Clean driving licence.
* Enhanced DBS check.
* Worked in an elite football setting.
* Led on a £100k project/programme previously.
* Managed staff in a sporting environment.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.
Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.
This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club