Job Description
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Director (Voluntary Board Role)
Help make football in Cornwall more inclusive, accessible and representative of every community.
Cornwall FA is seeking a passionate and experienced Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Director to join its Board and play a key role in shaping the future of grassroots football across the county. This voluntary position offers the opportunity to influence strategy, champion inclusion, and ensure football remains welcoming and accessible to all.
Working closely with the Board, staff team and Inclusion Advisory Group (IAG), the successful candidate will help drive Cornwall FA's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda, engage with underrepresented communities, and support the development of innovative initiatives that broaden participation in the game.
This role would suit an individual with expertise in equality, diversity and inclusion, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for creating positive change through sport and community development. The Director will provide strategic oversight, constructive challenge and leadership to help ensure football in Cornwall reflects and serves the diverse communities it represents.
Key highlights:
- Voluntary Board position with reasonable expenses reimbursed
- Lead and support the Inclusion Advisory Group (IAG)
- Shape and influence Cornwall FA's inclusion strategy
- Champion engagement with underrepresented communities
- Help create a safe, accessible and welcoming football environment across Cornwall
- Contribute to the strategic direction and governance of Cornwall FA
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.