Job Description
Football Development Officer (Clubs)
Liverpool County FA
Location: Liverpool / Hybrid Working
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed-term until December 2028
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Liverpool County FA is seeking a Football Development Officer (Clubs) to support and develop England Football Accredited Clubs across Merseyside. The successful candidate will work with club leaders, volunteers, The FA and key stakeholders to help clubs become more sustainable, grow participation opportunities and enhance the football experience for players across all pathways.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and sustainability of England Football Accredited Clubs.
- Build strong relationships with club leaders, volunteers and partner organisations.
- Support club growth, pathway development and volunteer engagement.
- Deliver excellent customer support across FA systems and platforms.
About You
The ideal candidate will have experience in football or sports development, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a passion for supporting grassroots football. Knowledge of safeguarding, inclusion and volunteer-led environments would be advantageous.
For further information regarding the role, including job specification, please download the attached recruitment pack below.
Benefits
Liverpool County FA offers hybrid working, pension contributions, wellbeing support, professional development opportunities, volunteering days, Cycle to Work and car schemes, and priority access to Wembley tickets. [LCFA Recru...Clubs 2026 | PDF]
Liverpool County FA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. [LCFA Recru...Clubs 2026 | PDF]
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.