Job Description
Vacancy | Club Development Officer
Location: This is a hybrid role with opportunities to work remotely from the Berks & Bucks FA office (Milton Park, OX14 4SB), from home, and across the County.
Salary: Band 4 (£27,068–£33,084) per annum, dependent on experience.
Hours: 35 hours per week (evening and weekend work required in line with role demands).
Contract: Full‑time, Fixed‑Term Contract (expiring June 2028).
The Opportunity
Berks & Bucks FA is offering an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about grassroots sport and its vital role in supporting healthier, more active communities. The Club Development Officer will focus on supporting and developing grassroots clubs to ensure they provide accessible, high‑quality opportunities for all.
The organisation believes strongly that football has the power to Connect People & Change Lives. To help bring this vision to life, Berks & Bucks FA is seeking a motivated and energetic individual to join the Development Team. The postholder will lead engagement with clubs, helping them broaden their provision, operate sustainably, and grow their volunteer workforce.
Berks & Bucks FA prides itself on being an organisation led by good people, driven by the belief that everyone should be able to enjoy football in a safe and welcoming environment. The organisation's purpose is to lead, protect and support every individual's journey in football while inspiring a lifelong connection with the game.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead the engagement and communication with clubs, ensuring they feel connected, supported and listened to.
- Support the recruitment and training of new and existing club volunteers.
- Increase the number of players successfully transitioning from youth to adult football.
- Strategically lead the growth of England Football Accredited Clubs & Leagues.
A full list of responsibilities and the person specification is available in the attached job description.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Practical experience in sports or football development.
- Knowledge and understanding of working with volunteers.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
You'll really impress if you have:
- Experience developing networks and relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
- An understanding of how grassroots clubs operate.
What You'll Receive
- A clear organisational commitment to your ongoing training and development.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
- A forward‑thinking employer that puts people at the centre of decision‑making.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Hybrid working and family‑friendly policies.
Careers at The Football Association
The Football Association are the governing body of football in Engand. The FA are responsible for ensuring that all the leagues within the country are fair and uphold specific standards. They are also responsible for overseeing, promoting and developing English football at all levels, including youth grassroots amateur and semi-pro leagues, as well as elite professional leagues.
The FA was established on 26 October 1863 as the British Football Association, before changing its name to The English FA in December 1910. Currently the Football Association is responsible for all legalities involving football played in England and it's also considered as their national governing body which is based in London, UK. The main responsibility of this organization is to run all leagues as well as provide support with coaching and facilities so they can help grow the game at all levels.
The FA are based out of Wembley Stadium and St George's Park
Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium is the largest stadium in the UK, and with a capacity of over 90,000 is one of the largest stadiums in Europe. It is the playing venue of the English national team and also hosts such notable games as the League Cup final, FA Cup final, and Community Shield.
The current stadium was officially opened in 2007, replacing the original 1923-built Wembley Stadium which stood on the same site.
St George's Park
St. George’s Park, The FA's National Football Centre, is located in Burton-on-Trent and is an education and research centre giving future generations of English football coaches the fundamentals they need to effectively coach in their communities.
The £105m St George's Park, an impressive 330-acre facility, has 11 outdoor pitches, including an exact replica of the pitch at Wembley Stadium, as well as an altitude chamber that allows them to mimic playing conditions in different stadia around the world.