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Football Development Officer
Football Development Officer
Are you passionate about football, inclusion, and making a real difference? British Blind Sport (BBS) is recruiting for an enthusiastic and driven Football Development Officer to drive forward participation in football for children and young people aged 5-11yrs.
Location Hybrid – with essential travel to delivery locations around England and travel to the BBS Head Office in Warwickshire. Please, CV32 7JN Contact Name Luke Hedley Contact Email luke@britishblindsport.org.uk Organisation British Blind Sport Apply Now Salary £26,000 Hours Full Time Contract Contract/Temporary (12 months) Organisation British Blind Sport Placed On Wed 25th June, 2025 Sport / Activity Blind Football, Partially Sighted Football
About Football Development Officer
BBS is working with McDonald's Fun Football to deliver VI-specific Fun Football sessions across England and engage with over 400 blind and partially sighted children and young people.
This is more than just a job – it's a chance to use the power of sport to change lives.
About BBS
This year, we are celebrating 50 years of transforming the lives of blind and partially sighted people through the power of sport, BBS is the only national charity exclusively dedicated to making sport accessible for people with sight loss. We are committed to breaking down the barriers to participation & ensuring that everyone can enjoy the life-changing benefits of physical activity.
With over 2 million people in the UK experiencing severe sight loss, and the cost-of-living crisis disproportionately impacting people with disabilities, the need for our work has never been greater. Two-thirds of people with severe sight loss live below the poverty line, over 90% of those who lose their sight in their youth will never have a long-term job and nearly half report feeling isolated and cut-off from society.
At BBS, we know physical activity can transform the health & wellbeing of BP, boosting self-esteem, mood, energy, & reduces stress while building social connections. Every year, BBS reaches 5000+ people through our services, events and projects, supporting people with sight loss of all abilities to participate in a wide range of physical activity from home-based exercise, activities at clubs, schools & leisure centres and all the way up to international sporting events.
About the Role
As our Football Development Officer, you'll be at the heart of delivering McDonald's Fun Football for Young People with a Visual Impairment – an exciting programme designed to break down barriers and introduce blind and partially sighted children to football in a fun and engaging way.
You'll work closely with football clubs, coaches, and sight loss professionals to ensure young people can get active, grow in confidence, and enjoy the beautiful game.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver the McDonald's Fun Football programme for young people with a visual impairment.
* Build strong partnerships with Club Community Organisations (CCOs), McDonald's Fun Football Coaches, habilitation specialists and teachers.
* Identify, recruit and support football clubs nationwide to deliver VI-specific football sessions.
* Develop coaching resources tailored for blind and partially sighted football, providing specialist support to coaches throughout.
* Work within the BBS Sport Development team to develop and distribute a football pack for young people with VI, that can be used in-between coaching sessions and as an outreach pack for young people who can't attend sessions.
* Monitor, evaluate and share insights to shape future activity.
Full job description is available to download below.
Are You Who We Are Looking For?
We're looking for someone who's passionate, pro-active, and ready to hit the ground running:
* A degree or equivalent experience in sports development, coaching, or community engagement.
* Experience in a football or disability sport environment.
* Excellent project management and organisational skills.
* Confident communicator and collaborator.
* Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings or weekends.
Why Join Us?
At BBS, we believe sport is for everyone – and we're proud to lead the way in making it more accessible for people with sight loss. You'll join a friendly, innovative, and committed team, supported by national partners and making a direct impact on young people's lives through football.
What's In It For You?
* Become a valued member of the team at BBS, where your passion and expertise will be acknowledged
* 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
* Hybrid and flexible working
* Training opportunities
* 3% pension contribution
* Employee Assistance Programme
Ready to kick off a new chapter in your career and be part of something truly meaningful? Apply now and help shape the future of inclusive football by downloading and completing the attached application form.
Once you have completed the application form, please email it to Sarah Baker on sarah@britishblindsport.org.uk
Please note that we are actively recruiting for this role and will hold interviews as applications come through.
Supporting Documents:
Football Development Officer Job Description FINAL (MS Word, 77.5 Kb)
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