Job Description
Location: Steel City Stadium, Olympic Legacy Park, Worksop Road, Sheffield, S9 3TL
Salary: £34,320
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Sheffield FA are looking for a Football Development Manager to join their team and play a key leadership role in driving the development of grassroots football across the county.
You will lead and support a team of staff to deliver against key strategic priorities, providing clear direction and ensuring the successful delivery of The FA Grassroots Football Strategy and the Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA Business Strategy.
Your responsibilities will include managing team performance, leading on key football development projects, building and maintaining strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, and overseeing the delivery of programmes that grow participation and improve the quality of football provision. You will also play a key role in supporting England Football Accredited Clubs to become more sustainable through the Thriving Community Club framework.
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role within the organisation, helping to shape the future of grassroots football in the Sheffield and Hallamshire region.
You will also contribute to the delivery of The FA Grassroots Football Strategy and the Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA Business Strategy, helping to ensure the game continues to grow and positively impact communities across the region.
This is a full-time position (35 hours per week) with a salary of £34,320. The role will include occasional evening and weekend work in line with the demands of the role.
The role is based at the offices at Steel City Stadium, Olympic Legacy Park, Worksop Road, Sheffield, S9 3TL, with the benefit of a modern hybrid working model.
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.