Women’s Community Football Officer

Organisation: Essex County Football Association
Salary: Circa £24,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: The County Office, Springfield Lyons Approach, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5LB
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 11 August 2025
Job Description: Inspired by the Lionesses? Would you like to play your part in the future development of local female football? An opportunity has become available to join the Essex County FA and grow recreational playing provision for females in Essex through a new ‘Women’s Community Football Officer’ vacancy.

There has never been a better time to work within the County FA’s Chelmsford-based team and play a leading role in the development of the female player pathway. The successful applicant will join a growing Development Team and make a real impact, helping to provide football for underrepresented groups locally. The deadline for applications is Monday 11th August.

Working to deliver upon the targets within the ambitious Essex County FA #MovingForward Strategy 2028, the responsibilities of the new staff member will include understanding what the current adult women’s and teenage football landscape looks like in Essex so they can identify potential development opportunities.

Collaboration with stakeholders will also be involved to support the development and implementation of a female football plan for targeted geographical locations, as the role will have a particular focus on the London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham and Newham. The new officer will also grow adult women’s community football, inclusive of sessional football via Just Play, alongside team-based formats within Walking Football, small-sided and flexi leagues.

The Essex County FA promote equality and diversity in employment and welcome applicants from all parts of the community.
How to apply: A full job description can be downloaded at https://www.essexfa.com/news/2025/jul/28/womens-community-football-officer-vacancy. Applicants should complete the Application and ‘Section 12 Equality and Diversity Monitoring’ Forms, and return both via E-Mail to recruitment@essexfa.com by midnight on Monday 11th August. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Football Development Manager, Karl Sear, on (01245) 393094.