Job Description
Cornwall FA Launches Recruitment for Key Roles in Exciting Next Phase of Development
Cornwall FA is entering an exciting new chapter as we continue to strengthen the support we provide to clubs, leagues, coaches, referees, volunteers and players across the county. Over recent months, we have been undertaking a full review of our structure to ensure our team is aligned to the needs of the football community, both now and in the years ahead.
This work has helped us identify where we can grow, where we can improve, and where additional capacity will make the biggest difference. The result is a refreshed organisational structure designed to enhance the services we deliver, increase our visibility across Cornwall and ensure we are best placed to support the game at every level.
A Positive Step Forward for Football in Cornwall
This realignment is about strengthening our foundations and investing in the areas that matter most to the football community. It reflects our commitment to:
- Providing high‑quality support to clubs and leagues
- Enhancing coach and player development pathways
- Support and develop our referee workforce
- Building strong partnerships that reinvest into grassroots football
- Ensuring our staff team has the right skills, capacity and focus to deliver meaningful impact
We are proud of the progress made so far and even more excited about what comes next.
Opening Up New Opportunities
As part of this next phase, we are pleased to announce that four new roles are now open for applications. These positions will play a key part in delivering our long‑term ambitions and strengthening the support we offer across Cornwall.
Football Delivery Officer (Clubs & Leagues)
The Football Delivery Officer (Clubs & Leagues) is responsible for strengthening the sustainability, development and long term success of clubs and leagues across Cornwall. Aligned to our strategic aim of creating sustainable pathways for individuals, communities and the county, the role leads the delivery of the FA's Thriving Community Clubs programme, providing structured support, guidance and intervention to help clubs grow on and off the pitch. The postholder will manage key relationships with clubs, leagues, consultants and internal teams, ensuring high quality development planning, effective league operations and strong alignment with national FA initiatives. They will coordinate club support workshops, accreditation processes, mentoring activity and monthly programme meetings, while contributing to wider areas such as disability football, volunteer development, recreational provision and facility alignment. This role plays a central part in retaining players, improving club environments and ensuring that football in Cornwall remains accessible, inclusive and well supported.
Deadline: Wednesday 3rd June - 5pm
Interview Date: Tuesday 16th June 2026 - Cornwall FA HQ, Bodmin, PL31 2RQ
Football Delivery Officer (Coach & Player Development)
The Football Delivery Officer (Coach and Player Development) will lead the growth, quality and sustainability of coaching and player pathways across Cornwall. Aligned with our strategic aim to unleash the full potential of the county's talent pool, the role works with key stakeholders to ensure coaches and players have access to meaningful, people centred development opportunities at every stage of the game. The postholder will design and deliver high quality coach development programmes within England Football Accredited Clubs, embedding the principles of the FA Learning Coach Development Framework and ensuring coaches receive impactful mentoring, training and support. They will oversee the delivery of the Girls Emerging Talent Centre (FA Talent Pathway) and Advanced Development Centre, lead the Cornwall Representative Teams programme, and align pathways with partner organisations to maximise opportunities for players and coaches. This role plays a central part in shaping positive learning environments, strengthening local talent pathways and ensuring that coaching across Cornwall is inclusive, accessible and of the highest standard.
Deadline: Wednesday 3rd June - 5pm
Interview Date: Monday 15th June 2026 - Cornwall FA HQ, Bodmin, PL31 2RQ
Partnerships Officer
The Partnerships Officer will lead the development, management and growth of Cornwall FA's commercial partnerships, sponsorships and community relationships. The role is responsible for strengthening and expanding partner engagement across cups, events, programmes and wider community initiatives, ensuring that partnership activity aligns with Cornwall FA's strategic objectives and contributes to reinvestment in local football. The postholder will also oversee the hire operations of the Cornwall FA office space, increasing usage and community reach, while supporting clubs and leagues to build sustainable partnerships of their own. This role requires strong relationship management, project delivery and communication skills, with a commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and the positive development of football across Cornwall.
Deadline: Wednesday 3rd June - 5pm
Interview Date: Wednesday 17th June 2026 - Cornwall FA HQ, Bodmin, PL31 2RQ
Referee Administrator
The Referee Administrator plays a key role in supporting fair, transparent and proportionate governance across Cornwall football. Aligned with our strategic aim to communicate effectively with all stakeholders and ensure diverse, well supported match officials, the role delivers core administrative and operational functions that underpin the referee workforce. The postholder will support the implementation of the FA Grassroots Football Strategy, the FA Referee Strategy and Cornwall FA's Strategy by appointing referees to fixtures, maintaining accurate records, coordinating development opportunities and ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards. They will work closely with leagues, mentors, volunteers and the Designated Safeguarding Officer to provide high quality support to referees, including those under 18 and adults at risk. The role also contributes to the delivery of referee education, course administration and the adoption of FA technology systems, helping to create a positive, well supported environment for match officials across the county.
Deadline: Wednesday 3rd June - 5pm
Interview Date: Friday 19th June 2026 - Cornwall FA HQ, Bodmin, PL31 2RQ
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.