Job Description
Derbyshire FA is seeking to appoint two passionate and knowledgeable volunteers to join its Board of Directors as Non-Executive Directors, helping to shape the future of grassroots football across the county.
These voluntary positions will provide strategic leadership, insight and advocacy to support the continued growth and development of key areas of the game, while contributing to the delivery of Derbyshire FA's long-term vision and operational priorities. Both roles carry a three-year term and offer an exciting opportunity to influence football at a county-wide level.
Grassroots Adult Male Football Non-Executive Director
Derbyshire FA is looking for an experienced and committed individual to provide strategic oversight of grassroots adult male football across the county. The successful candidate will act as an advocate for participation, club and league development, supporting opportunities to grow the adult male game while helping Derbyshire FA achieve its strategic priorities and FA objectives. Working closely with fellow Board members and stakeholders, the role will help ensure the continued development and sustainability of adult grassroots football throughout Derbyshire.
Grassroots Women & Girls Football Non-Executive Director
Derbyshire FA is also recruiting a Non-Executive Director to champion the growth and development of women and girls' football across Derbyshire. This role will provide strategic leadership and advocacy for the female game, helping to drive participation, workforce development, and the growth of clubs and leagues. The successful candidate will work with key stakeholders to strengthen the women and girls' football pathway and support Derbyshire FA's commitment to creating inclusive and sustainable opportunities for players, coaches and volunteers.
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.