Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with safeguarding expertise, strategic insight, and a passion for creating safe, inclusive and positive football environments. The successful candidate will help shape the future of safeguarding across the game, ensuring the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk remains at the heart of everything Devon County FA does.
As a member of the Board of Directors, the Safeguarding Director will provide strategic leadership and oversight on safeguarding matters, supporting the Association's commitment to good governance, player welfare, and compliance with The FA's safeguarding standards.
The role carries significant influence, working alongside fellow Board members and senior staff to champion a culture where everyone can enjoy football safely and confidently. The Director will help ensure safeguarding considerations are embedded across the organisation's decision-making, policies and long-term planning.
This appointment comes at an important time as Devon County FA continues to deliver its 10-Year Vision, Forward Together, and its current strategy, Uniting the Devon Football Family, creating a game that is safe, welcoming and accessible for all.
Interested candidates can access the full role profile and person specification here and are encouraged to apply before the closing date of Monday 14th September. Please apply following the instructions enclosed in the role profile.
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.