Job Description
Vacancy | Commercial & Partnerships Officer
Location: This is a hybrid role with opportunities to work remotely from the Berks & Bucks FA office (Milton Park, OX14 4SB), home and around the County.
Salary: Band 4 (£26,280 - £32,121) per annum, dependent on experience.
Hours: 35 hours per week. (Requirement to work evenings and weekends in line with the demands of the role.)
Contract: Full time - Fixed Term Contract (Expiring June 2028).
The opportunity
Berks & Bucks FA prides itself on being an organisation run by good people and believes that EVERYONE should be able to play football in a safe environment. Our role is simple to lead, protect and support an individual's journey in football by inspiring a lifelong relationship with the game.
We are looking for someone to lead our commercial and partnership work across the Football areas of Berkshire & Buckinghamshire. The more access to commercial and partnership funding, the more opportunities we have to develop the game further. This position reports directly to the CEO and works closely with colleagues and stakeholders across all areas of the organisation.
The successful candidate must be determined, a team player as well as having the ability to maintain multiple projects and deadlines.
Main responsibilities
• To support delivery of The FA National Game Strategy and the Berks & Bucks FA Business Strategy.
• To Identify new and maximise existing corporate sponsorship and partnership opportunities to generate additional revenue for reinvestment back into grassroots football.
• Manage relationships with commercial partners, charities, and community organisations.
• To achieve and exceed set targets annually for commercial income as per the Berks & Bucks FA Business Strategy.
• To enhance the image, profile and reputation of Berks & Bucks FA through commercial sponsorships and partnership activities.
A full list of the responsibilities and the person specification can be found in the attached job description.
Who we're looking for...
• Someone who is passionate about the value football can have on an individual's wellbeing and has experience of developing partnerships and raising funds to develop our services further.
You'll really impress us if...
• You have a track-record of fundraising and developing partnerships.
• You can speak passionately about the positive impacts of grassroots football.
• You can positively influence stakeholders at all levels.
What you'll get:
• The organisation's commitment to your training and development
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• A forward-thinking employer with people at the heart of decisions
• 25 annual leave + bank holidays
• Hybrid working & family friendly policies
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.