National Football Development Officer

Organisation: AoC Sport
Salary: £27,602 - £34,500 (FTE)
Location: Hybrid
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Interview date: 24 August 2026
Job Description: AoC Sport is pleased to welcome applications for the role of National Football Development Officer to support the growth of football across colleges in the UK. The role focuses on strengthening football provision, supporting facility development, widening community access, and building partnerships with colleges, The FA, County FAs and local clubs.

The postholder will coordinate and deliver football development projects, monitor impact, engage stakeholders, and help create high-quality opportunities for students to participate in football and physical activity.

The ideal candidate will have experience in sports development or project delivery, experience of sport facility development, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and a passion for increasing participation in sport amongst young people. Knowledge of safeguarding, inclusion, and the Further Education sector is desirable.

Please review the full job description and person specification, which outlines the role in more detail. If you have any questions or would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact careers@aoc.co.uk.

AoC is committed to providing equal opportunities and embracing diversity. We encourage applications from everyone and will not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please email us at careers@aoc.co.uk to let us know or contact the HR team via telephone: 020 7034 9900.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity to join the AoC Sport team.
How to apply: If you think you have the skills, experience, and attributes to hit the ground running in this position, we would welcome your application. Apply here: https://associationofcolleges.livevacancies.co.uk/#/applicant/50 Your application must be submitted and received by 12pm on 7 August 2026.

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National Football Development Officer