Vacancy: Football Development Officer
WE'RE HIRING A FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (WORKFORCE)
📍 Location: West Riding FA HQ, Leeds
💰 Salary: £27,000
⏳ Contract: Fixed-term (until June 2028)
📆 Hours: 35 per week
Are you passionate about growing the grassroots game? Do you love supporting the people who make football happen? 💙👥
At West Riding FA, we believe football is all about the people – the coaches, referees, and volunteers who bring the game to life. We’re on the lookout for a Football Development Officer (Workforce) to help recruit, support, and celebrate those vital individuals. 🚀👏
A Workforce Officer in football development is the driving force behind supporting, developing, and retaining the people who make grassroots football happen—coaches, referees, volunteers, and club officials.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
⚽ Empower grassroots coaches, referees & volunteers with training and support.
📊 Use data-driven insights to develop sustainable workforce pathways.
🤝 Collaborate with key stakeholders to grow the game.
🌍 Champion inclusivity & diversity across the football community.
📢 Promote FA systems like Player 360 & Centre Circle to improve club development.
WHY JOIN US?
🎯 Make a real impact in grassroots football.
💼 Enjoy a supportive & dynamic team environment.
🏆 Receive top perks – Nike kit, medical cash plan, training support & more!
🚴 Wellbeing benefits like the Bike to Work scheme.
This is your chance to shape the future of grassroots football and ensure that everyone involved gets the support they deserve. Let’s make football a game for all! 🙌
To find out more and apply before the 24th February deadline, please download our recruitment pack below: