Cheshire FA - Senior Football Development Officer

Cheshire FA are looking for individuals with a professional background that demonstrates skills and experience in safeguarding young people and adults at risk, who also have a passion for widening access to grassroots football across Cheshire.

Job Title

Senior Football Development Officer

Reports to

Football Development Manager

Location

Hartford House, Moss Farm Recreation Centre, Northwich,

CW8 4BG (Hybrid)

Closing Date

Monday 18 th November 2024, 5pm

Contract Type

Full-time | Permanent

Salary

Circa £26,000-£29,000pa (dependent upon experience)

Working Hours

35 Hour per week (including some evenings & weekends)

PURPOSE:

• To be responsible for the FA National Game Strategy (2024-2028) Support Thriving Community Clubs and Develop and Valued Network of Volunteers KPI's.
• To support England Football Accredited Clubs to become more sustainable through engagement with the Thriving Community Club framework, alignment of support services and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
• To lead, service and develop England Football Accredited clubs to grow and sustain opportunities whilst providing a quality experience for all players across all pathways.
• To embed Football Development programmes in collaboration with relevant Football Development Officers.
• Contribute to ensuring that safeguarding and equality are embedded throughout Cheshire and grassroots football.
• Collaborate with the Designated Safeguarding Officer in all matters involving under-18s and adults at risk within club development programmes.
• To contribute to the effective implementation of The FA's Safeguarding 365 Standard for County FAs.
• To support the adoption of FA technology systems across grassroots football.
• To comply with FA rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidance that are in place from time to time.
• To support delivery of The FA Grassroots Football Strategy and the Cheshire FA's Business Strategy.
• Execute tasks as required to meet the Cheshire FA changing priorities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This role may involve operational line management of members of the Football Development Team
• To act as deputy to the Football Development Manager, during peak and leave periods.
• Strategically oversee the County's Club Development strategy and England Football Accreditation Programme.
• Develop and manage positive relationships with 2-star and 3-star England Football Accredited clubs by engaging key club leaders.
• Engage 2-star and 3-star England Football Accredited clubs with the Thriving Community Clubs Framework and support them with completing relevant assessments for each pillar on the Club Programme Platform.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including FA Club Consultants, the Football Foundation, casual workforce roles (e.g. Community Champions), and other strategic partners to support the development of Thriving Community Clubs.
• Utilise insight and reporting to conduct pathway gap analyses and support 2-star and 3-star clubs in developing pathways and/or effective club partnerships to meet 3-star England Football Accredited Club criteria and develop programmes to transition players through the appropriate age groups and relevant/alternative formats.
• Work collaboratively through local strategic networks within the community to support the growth and retention of player participation through local and national programmes.
• Adopt a strategic approach to deploying national professional services, technical experts and any local resource to support the growth and sustainability of Thriving Community Clubs.
• Understand the volunteer workforce requirements within Thriving Community Clubs and support clubs with the growth, diversity, retention and celebration of their workforce, whilst creating opportunities and connect to a network of potential new volunteers.
• Ensure that participation is inclusive, diverse and reflective of local communities.
• Work in partnership with the Football Development Manager and Facilities & Investment Manager to support the delivery of key performance indicators through operational assistance on projects linked to Football Development, Facilities & Investment and the wider business.
• Provide the highest level of customer excellence to support volunteers across all FA Technology systems (FA Portals, FA Events, Matchday app and Full-Time).
• Contribute to customer excellence at Cheshire FA through support with email, telephone and Freshdesk enquiries.
• To undertake any other relevant duties as and when required by the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Directors.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter (2 sides maximum) outlining how you meet the role profile and 'What we are looking for' criteria, by either email or post to:

• Chris Barrow, Football Development Manager at Cheshire FA via HR@CheshireFA.com
• Postal Applications are to be addressed; Strictly Private & Confidential, for the attention of Chris Barrow, Football Development Manager, Cheshire FA, Hartford House, Moss Farm, Northwich, CW8 4BG

CLOSING DATE

Monday 18 th November 2024, 5pm

RECRUITMENT PACK

Check out our recruitment pack via this link: https://shorturl.at/XjuiM

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Chris.Barrow@CheshireFA.com for an informal discussion.

Location: Northwich, GB

Posted Date: 11/18/2024