Vacancy | Football Development Officer (Facilities & Investment)

Location: This is a hybrid role with opportunities to work remotely from the Berks & Bucks FA office (Milton Park, OX14 4SB), home and around the County.
Salary: Band 4 (£26,280-£32,121) per annum, dependent on experience.
Hours: 35 hours per week. (Requirement to work evenings and weekends in line with the demands of the role.)
Contract: Full time - Fixed Term Contract (Expiring June 2028).
Additional Information: Following appointment, the opportunity to apply internally to manage the Participation Team alongside this role, will be available. A salary enhancement would be applied if successful.

The opportunity

If you are passionate about grassroots sport and the pivotal role it plays in getting people active and healthy then we have a fantastic opportunity for you. This role will focus on improving and developing football facilities, to ensure we are leaving no-one out of the game and providing participants the best possible environment

We know that football has the power to 'Connect People & Change Lives' and this is why we are looking to recruit a passionate and energetic individual to join the Development Team. The successful individual will work alongside partners to ensure that new facilities are developed in priority areas to deliver on key football and community outcomes. There will also be a focus on working with the Football Foundation to increase the number of ‘Good’ quality grass pitches.

Berks & Bucks FA prides itself on being an organisation run by good people and believes that EVERYONE should be able to play football in a safe environment. Our role is simple to lead, protect and support an individual’s journey in football by inspiring a lifelong relationship with the game. 

Main responsibilities 

• To ensure that every affiliated football fixture is played on a ‘good’ quality pitch.
• Activate and deliver key football facility developments for 3G Pitches, Changing Rooms and Small-Sided facilities. Ensuring sites deliver valuable football development outcomes 
• Develop collaborative working partnerships with local authorities, clubs, leagues, schools and other facility providers. 
• Promote the Football Foundation’s Small Grant Scheme to clubs, leagues and other local partners

A full list of the responsibilities and the person specification can be found in the attached job description.

Who we're looking for...

• Practical experience in sports / football development 
• Understanding of operations and challenges faced by grassroots clubs, community organisations and the Voluntary Sector
• Creative problem solving and decision making skills

You'll really impress us if...

• You have experience of successfully applying for funding for capital projects
• You have a working knowledge of the Football Foundation and key partners

What you’ll get:

• The organisation’s commitment to your training and development 
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme 
• A forward-thinking employer with people at the heart of decisions 
• 25 annual leave + bank holidays 
• Hybrid working & family friendly policies


Application process

Please complete the online application form and Equality & Diversity monitoring form and send a copy of your accompanying CV to Hiring@Berks-BucksFA.com.


Closing date & Interviews

The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Monday 11th November 2024. In-person interviews will take place on Tuesday 19th November 2024.

If you have any questions about the role or would like an informal discussion, please contact, Head of Delivery, Jon Wood, on 01235 544890 or via email.


Application documents

Application Form
Working for Berks & Bucks FA - Applicant Pack
Job Description and Person Specification
Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form

Further information

Berks & Bucks FA are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all communities. 

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate may need to undertake a FA enhanced DBS check before commencement in the post. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and all members of the board are required to keep up to date with training and qualifications to ensure we are keeping our football community safe.