Overview
We are recruiting for a Football Development Officer (Disability and Male Pathway) to join our motivated and successful team.
The person joining us will lead the work to deliver Disability and Male Pathway and will play a part in the wider delivery of activity in support of ‘Our Purpose’:
* To improve the experience of all involved in Wiltshire Football, and
* To extend our reach to deliver positive change through football in Wiltshire
We are the not-for-profit, governing body of our national sport in Wiltshire. We grow participation, promote diversity and regulate the sport for everyone to enjoy. Wiltshire FA is proud to support ‘Football For All’.
We are based at a purpose-built football ‘hub’ facility in Devizes. And, we have advanced plans to operate a second site in Swindon (during 2027) and are actively looking for further locations for a further football-led facility in the county.
The successful candidate will report to the Football Development Manager.
Job Purpose
To support delivery of The FA Grassroots Football Strategy and the Wiltshire FA Business Strategy.
* To strategically coordinate disability football provision across Swindon and Wiltshire.
* To influence and support the growth and retention of disability football.
* To develop and deliver a sustainable plan for growth and quality across the male football pathways.
* To support the development and increased participation in Walking Football across the county.
* To comply with FA rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidance that are in place from time to time.
* To support the adoption of FA technology systems across grassroots football
* To support colleagues and the organisation in the delivery of the purpose of Wiltshire FA.
For further information and the chance of an informal conversation, please contact Simon Russell – Simon.Russell@WiltshireFA.com or 07711 202 532.
To apply please submit an application, including a cover letter clearly outlining how you meet the job specification. Applications should be marked 'Private and Confidential' and submitted to Simon Russell, via the email noted above. CVs without a covering letter will not be considered.
We have a range of employee benefits including a free healthcare plan, flexible and hybrid working, and we invest to support the development of our team.
Closing date: 5pm on Friday 8th May 2026 (though we reserve the right to close applications earlier).
Interviews: TBC
Wiltshire FA is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community we serve.
Wiltshire FA is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through The FA DBS process.
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