The National Performance Centre (NPC) is a critical project within the collaboration between The FA, Premier League, and PGMOL, aimed at developing the next generation of high-performing match officials. These appointments are essential to the technical and holistic development of referees within the NPC and will also provide wider benefits across the FA Centre of Refereeing Excellence (CORE) ecosystem by supporting consistent, high-quality development experiences for officials nationwide.

You will be essential to the technical and holistic development of referees within the NPC, and will also provide wider benefits across the CORE ecosystem by supporting consistent, high-quality development experiences for officials nationwide.

This contract runs from August 2026 - May 2027.

What will you do?

• Deliver targeted technical development for NPC referees aligned with the FA Refereeing DNA.
• Provide mentoring and feedback to support referee growth both on and off the field.
• Contribute to the development of a sustainable, long-term referee talent pipeline for the professional game.
• Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.
• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role. Casual work is conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory DBS check result, which will be fairly considered on a case-by-case basis, in line with legislation and government guidance.

The role will also require weekend and evening availability to attend 30 fixtures throughout the duration of the contract.

Further details regarding the role can be found in the attached job description below.

What You'll Need?

Essential for the role:

• A passion and care for referee development.
• Ability to motivate and inspire match officials.
• Officiating experience at a high standard in football. 
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide evidence-based feedback.
• Ability to work independently. 

Beneficial to have:

• Background in coaching or personal development.
• Experience of working/supporting match officials' development.
• Knowledge and understanding of current referee development practices.
• Experience of responding to the developmental needs of individual officials.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.

What's in it for you?

We pride ourselves on offering a competitive rate of pay as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.