£24,000 - £28,000 yearly
Sussex FA
Hybrid (Sussex County FA, Culver Road, Lancing, UK)
We are looking to recruit a dedicated Referee Development Officer on a full-time, permanent contract. The role is responsible for leading the development, support and progression of referees across Sussex, ensuring match officials feel valued, engaged, and equipped to deliver safe, high‑quality matchday experiences at every level of the game.
The postholder will shape the county’s refereeing priorities and contribute to the overall delivery of the Grassroots Football Strategy.
With an increased focus on inclusion pathways, targeted recruitment, and referee wellbeing, and new digital systems to streamline referee availability, it is an exciting time to join a team helping to shape the future of officiating in Sussex.
The Referee Development Officer will lead the county’s end‑to‑end referee development framework, including recruitment, conversion, progression pathways, retention, stakeholder engagement, and the overall delivery of high‑quality support services for referees....