LEICESTERSHIRE & RUTLAND COUNTY FA (LRCFA) IS INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR HEAD OF FOOTBALL FACILITIES 

Salary: Starting from £35,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week (Evening & Weekend work required)

Location: Holmes Park, Dog & Gun Lane, Whetstone, LE8 6FA (minimum of two days per week in the office, with flexible working available)

LRCFA Head Of Football Facilities Application Pack

The Head of Football Facilities role is a senior leadership position within Leicestershire & Rutland County Football Association (LRCFA), responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation's long-term facilities and property strategy to support the growth, sustainability and accessibility of grassroots football across the county. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and forming part of the Leadership Team, the postholder will lead the development, management and enhancement of football facilities, oversee significant capital investment programmes, and ensure that affiliated football has access to safe, high-quality playing environments. The role also holds responsibility for the strategic management of Holmes Park as the County FA's flagship facility, working closely with partners including The Football Association, Football Foundation, local authorities, clubs and community organisations to secure investment, deliver impactful infrastructure projects, and create facilities that meet the needs of current and future generations of players.

Why Join the LRCFA?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and progressive organisation, working at the heart of grassroots football.

• 25 days' annual leave, plus your birthday off after 5 years' service.
• Free parking at Holmes Park.
• Free Nike team kit.
• Specialist mental health and wellbeing support available all year round.
• Priority ticket access to major football events at Wembley Stadium and Leicester City.
• Wellbeing Wednesdays to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• A collaborative team culture built on respect, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Application Process

Click here to apply

• Complete the Online Application Form by 10am on 16th November 2026. Please note that no applications will be accepted after this time.
• The application form cannot be saved, so LRCFA recommend completing in a word document prior and transferring it to the application form ahead of submission.
• Provide the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form and return to Jobs@LeicestershireFA.com. Please note that completing this form is entirely voluntary.
• LRCFA is committed to equality of opportunity for all. They would welcome applications from women, people with Disabilities and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities as they are currently underrepresented within the organisation.
• Click here to see the LRCFA Recruitment Policy.

Selection Process

• Applicants selected will be contacted by 5pm on Friday 20th November. If you have not heard by this date, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• Interview dates will take place at the end of November / Start of December.
• If required, second interviews may be held to determine the most suitable candidate for the role.