Job Description
The ESFA is the national governing body for football in schools and is an incorporated charity as well as a Membership Association. Governed by the Board of Trustees, the charity is seeking to expand the size of the board to enhance both its diversity and its skills base, specifically seeking a new Board Wellbeing Champion with specialist knowledge and responsibility for safety, wellbeing and welfare. The purpose of this role is to take the lead for the welfare and safety of the Association's Members and people (with overall responsibility held by the Board of Trustees), as well as fulfilling the general responsibilities of a Trustee.
Do you have the expertise to drive our governance arrangements in this area of work? In return for your time, you will gain national-level sport governance experience at the heart of English Grassroots football, with opportunities for professional learning and growth via the FA.
Preferably, as a professional in a related field, you will bring your specialist knowledge to the table to enhance our practice in this area, as well as fulfil the duties of a Trustee at the ESFA. You can find out more about this role, along with the application paperwork, on the ESFA website, HERE.
The ESFA is committed to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check through The FA DBS process. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and the information provided. Please note that checks on candidates' online profiles/activity may be made.
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.