Lancashire FA is seeking an ambitious and driven Head of Facilities & Investment to lead the development and delivery of football facilities investment across the county.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of grassroots football facilities in Lancashire, securing investment that creates high-quality, sustainable and accessible environments for communities across the game.
The successful candidate will lead Lancashire FA's facilities and investment work, driving the delivery of the Lancashire FA Football Facilities Strategy 2026–2036 to create a sustainable, inclusive and high-quality network of football facilities across the county. Working closely with key partners including the Football Foundation, Local Authorities, leagues, clubs and wider stakeholders, the role will maximise investment opportunities and deliver meaningful community impact, while also supporting the delivery of Local Football Facility Plans, Playing Pitch Strategies and wider football development priorities across Lancashire.
Lancashire FA are looking for an experienced and motivated individual with a strong understanding of grassroots football development, sports facility investment and partnership working. You will bring experience of leading strategic projects, managing teams and influencing stakeholders, alongside excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
Strong local knowledge would be highly advantageous, particularly an understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing communities, facilities and grassroots football across Lancashire.
This is a full-time, two-year fixed-term contract based at Lancashire FA headquarters in Leyland, with opportunities for hybrid working and regular travel across Lancashire. The role involves some evening and weekend work and attracts a competitive salary of £35-£38k, dependent on experience, along with extensive benefits.
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Lancashire FA is now entering the third year of its ambitious four-year strategy, making this an exciting time to join an organisation that is values-led, forward-thinking and committed to delivering positive change through football.
Please review the Recruitment Pack, including the full job description and person specification, before submitting your application here.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 14th June, with interviews scheduled to take place later in June 2026.
Lancashire FA recognises that applicants may choose to use AI tools to support aspects of their application. However, all applications must accurately reflect the applicant's own skills, knowledge, experience and suitability for the role. Applications found to contain misleading, inaccurate or non-authentic information may be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Candidates should be prepared to discuss all aspects of their application, in detail, at interview.
Lancashire FA is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. They actively welcome applications from individuals across our under-represented communities to help ensure the workforce reflects the diversity of Lancashire's football community. All applications will be anonymised before shortlisting.
To support their equality, diversity and inclusion work, applicants are also invited to complete the confidential demographic data information form. Completion of this form is voluntary, anonymous and separate from the recruitment process.
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 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, 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.