Job Description
Could you lead the team supporting the development of grassroots football in Hertfordshire?
This is a key role in our organisation, with responsibility to lead, manage and develop the Football Development team to deliver Hertfordshire FA's strategic plan, including targets to increase participation opportunities for players, coaches, referees, volunteers and improve the quality of grass pitches across Hertfordshire.
The role forms part of our Senior Management Team and supports safeguarding in the county, as well as strategic area wide planning of partnerships, effectively engaging leagues, clubs, local authorities, health, and sustainability, to ensure a safe and enjoyable football environment for all.
Position: Head of Football Development and Investment
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (including some evening and weekend working over the season)
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 (dependent on experience)
Based: The County Ground, Baldock Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2EN (with Hybrid working available)
You must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible to hold this role at Hertfordshire FA.
Role purpose:
- To lead, manage and support a thriving and developing football development team.
- Effectively lead the day-to-day delivery of Hertfordshire FA's Football Development priorities and targets in partnership with the Football Association and key stakeholders
- To lead the delivery of the Grassroots Football Strategy in Hertfordshire
- To lead and manage the delivery of the County FA Facility and Investment priorities in partnership with key stakeholders
The successful candidate will have significant experience of strategic Sports Development and experience of Safeguarding policies and procedures, ideally gained within a County Football Association or other relevant local sports governing body.
Learn more about the role by downloading our role profile and recruitment pack below:
Other Benefits Include:
- Build a career in football with the local governing body of the grassroots game here in Hertfordshire
- Access to high-quality training, networking and personal development opportunities
- Opportunities to progress your career across the County FA Network and at The FA
- Employee Assistance Programme offering support across a wide range of areas
- Nike staff uniform provided and the opportunity to buy Nike products at a discount
- Company laptop and mobile phone, access to tickets for events at Wembley Stadium, access to Bright HR discounts programme
- Flexible and remote working as appropriate, starting with 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Complimentary access to the Local Gym and Leisure facilities in partnership with Everyone Active
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.