Job Description
Middlesex FA has opened recruitment for Commercial Advisory Board Members, with the successful candidate to support the Chair and other members in shaping the future of grassroots football in Middlesex.
Commitment:
Attend 4-6 online meetings per year, actively contributing to your role as a Commercial Advisory Board (CAB) Member.
What is the role?
CAB Members will act as an ambassador for Middlesex Football Association and a custodian of the highest standards of integrity and governance. The members will bring recent and relevant commercial strategy, partnerships, and revenue growth experience that will build on Middlesex FA's existing commercial partnerships.
They will work closely with the wider Board, ensuring that they are informed through relevant and timely information. They will be required to form a strong relationship with the Chair and relevant Middlesex FA staff members, providing support and acting as a sounding board on all commercial matters.
What will you do?
• Provide strategic advice and constructive challenge on commercial strategy and growth opportunities
• Support the development of partnerships, sponsorship and revenue opportunities across Middlesex FA and Rectory Park (the headquarters of MFA)
• Use your network and industry expertise to help open doors and create meaningful introductions
• Share insight into emerging market trends, brand partnerships and audience engagement
• Act as a trusted sounding board to the Chair, Board and executive team on commercial matters
• Champion innovation and help Middlesex FA maximise the wider social and commercial value of football
Candidate Profile
Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate:
• Commercial / sponsorship / sales leadership
• Strong business networks
• Strategic thinkers
• Passion or knowledge of grassroots football
• A progressive mindset and desire to help shape the future of the organisation
Experience across areas such as sponsorship, brand partnerships, media, marketing, commercial growth, digital, fundraising or business development would be highly valuable.
Middlesex FA welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, particularly those currently underrepresented within football governance and leadership.
Salary Band: Voluntary (Business expenses included)
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.