Finance Officer OR Manager

We are recruiting for a Finance Officer OR Manager (subject to experience) to join our motivated and successful team. The person joining us will lead the work to deliver effective financial management, and in support of the leadership team, 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 (hopefully by the end of 2026) and are actively looking for a location suitable for a further football-led facility in the south of the county.

The successful candidate will report to the Chief Executive Officer, Simon Russell.

Job Purpose

• To lead on regular and ad hoc finance activities and operations, following best practice
• To support compliance with all relevant regulation, policy, and practice that is in place, and that might be updated or introduced from time to time
• To be responsible for some admin tasks to support the effective management of the organisation
• To support effective safeguarding in football and the delivery of The FA Grassroots Football Strategy and the Wiltshire FA Strategy.

The focus of the role is on supporting effective financial operations. This element represents 0.6 FTE, and we might recruit someone solely on this basis. However, subject to the skills and experience of candidates, there is the potential to appoint someone either on a 0.8 FTE or full-time basis, with additional administrative responsibilities.

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 20th February 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.