Football Development Manager Organisation Burnley FC in the Community Salary £28,000 - £32,000 per annum Location Various locations across Burnley and Pendle Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 18 September 2025 Job Description Job Title: Football Development ManagerDepartment: Football DevelopmentLocation: Various locations across Burnley and PendleContract Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday, including evenings and occasional weekend workClosing Date: 18th September 2025Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annumAbout us Burnley FC in the Community (BFCitC) is the award-winning, official charity of Burnley Football Club.We work hard every day to deliver our mission to inspire, support and deliver change to communities across Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, the Ribble Valley and West Yorkshire.We believe in the immense power of our football club to transform people’s lives for the better. We believe Burnley and Pendle is a special place – a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!The RoleTo take an active lead with the management, coordination, recruitment, growth and delivery of the male football education programmes based at Turf Moor, Nelson & Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College. To oversee the player development centre’s which form part of the overall player pathway system, maintaining positive relationships with BFC Academy and supporting other football and sport development projects within BFCitC. Roles and Responsibilities• Planning, development and delivery of the football education programme, player development centre’s and other football development initiatives.• To lead on the recruitment strategy to attract new and aspiring players/students to the post 16 football education programmes and player development pathway.• Manage and develop a team of football development coaches, casual staff and apprentices delivering on football development projects.• To liaise with the Director of Football, Sport & Education and proactively promote the Football/Sports Development initiatives and carry out all meaningful tasks, when asked to do, by the Director of FSE. • To undertake appropriate administrative duties in relation to the programme, to ensure the smooth running of the project e.g., maintain accurate attendance registers, organise fixtures, transport, facilities and basic finance, etc.• To work in partnership with BFCitC, Burnley FC Academy and Burnley Football Club departments on community initiatives as identified by the Director of FSE, CEO of BFCitC and the Board of Trustees. • To assist the Director of FSE with reports for management and steering groups. The reports are to include statistical, financial and impact information and case studies. • To monitor and evaluate football development projects & have an input into the future design of programme delivery. • Identify talented individuals involved in the projects and refer those individuals to appropriate destinations. • To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.• To work towards agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).• To comply with all Charity policies.• Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.• Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.• Supervise and support any matchday activities delivered by BFCitC and, or Burnley FC.• To understand and implement the Charity’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment. • To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.• To work towards agreed objectives.• Comply with all Charity policies.• Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.• Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.• Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.• Willingness to attend training courses to enhance your own professional development.• Always demonstrate the Charity’s values. This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties and is not exhaustive. You may, on occasion, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description.Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills• UEFA B/FA Level 3 Coaching Football• FA Emergency Aid• FA Safeguarding• Evidence of continuous professional development• Experience of managing and mentoring staff, setting KPI’s and monitoring performance• Experience of building relationships and working collaboratively with a range of key partners/stakeholders• Experience of coaching a wide variety of community and high-level football initiatives• Experience of managing and developing football education programmes and high-level player pathways across several age groups• Experience of monitoring, evaluating and reporting on projects• Knowledge of good practice within coaching and football education• Full clean driving license with access to own transportPlease email hr@burnleyfc.com to request a copy of the full Job Description and Person SpecificationHow to applyPlease submit your CV via our careers page https://vacancies.burnleyfccommunity.org/ Please note we cannot admit CV’s submitted via email.Safeguarding StatementBurnley FC in the Community are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS), which will be paid for by the Charity.Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online safeguarding search will also be carried out by a member of our HR or Safeguarding Team for all shortlisted candidates. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.E,D & I StatementBurnley FC in the Community are committed to equality and diversity within the workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates and those employed by BFCitC who disclose.Veteran StatementBurnley FC in the Community are committed to supporting veterans, reservists and the wider armed forces community. We are actively engaged in the recruitment of Service Leavers. Mental Health StatementBurnley FC in the Community are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and Mental Health of all of our staff. How to apply Please submit your CV via our careers page https://vacancies.burnleyfccommunity.org/ Please note we cannot admit CV’s submitted via email. Share X LinkedIn Email