Job Description
Are you an entrepreneurial thinker with ambitions to deliver high levels of impact in the world of children's sport? Can you create new ideas, turn plans in to action and focus on profitability, whilst maintaining ethical behaviour and practices? If so, the Chair of ESFA Enterprises may be for you!
ESFA Enterprises is a wholly owned subsidiary of the English Schools' Football Association, the National Governing Body for schools' football in England. The ESFA's purpose is the development of children through the means of Association football. You can find out more about the ESFA at schoolsfootball.org
The ESFA is a charity and has established the subsidiary company to bring new and innovative ways for children, schools and teachers to engage in schools' football. ESFA Enterprises prides itself on retaining the educational value of developing children through the lens of schools' football, and brings with it the child safety principles which are inherent in the ESFA's values. Enterprises also offers the quality that customers have come to expect from the ESFA, but in a different, exciting and commercial context.
We are now seeking to appoint a Senior Independent Director to act as Chair of ESFA Enterprises. You will be entrepreneurial, imaginative and creative, with the power to shape and influence and to bring new ideas to help develop our business. Committee experience is not essential – our qualified and experienced Company Secretary will guide you in this area whist you create and drive our business development ambitions.
You can find out more about the vacancy and how to apply, here. The deadline for applications is 5pm on 3rd May and interviews are expected to take place online on Thursday 21st May.
ESFA Enterprises is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all, irrespective of background. ESFA Enterprises is also committed to the safeguarding of children and young people, and expects all Directors to do the same.
Candidates should note that checks on individuals' social media profile may be undertaken as part of the selection process, and checks on disqualified directors will also be undertaken.
ESFA Enterprises donates its profits to the ESFA, as its parent body, to further the charity's objectives.
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.