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: 1 September 2025
Job Description: Passionate about growing the women’s game? Inspired by the Lionesses’ success? This is your chance to make a difference. We are recruiting a Women’s Community Football Officer to drive the development of recreational female football across the county.

Passionate about growing the women’s game? Inspired by the Lionesses’ success? This is your chance to make a difference. The Essex County FA are recruiting a Women’s Community Football Officer to drive the development of recreational female football across the county.

Based at their Chelmsford headquarters, with a blend of hybrid working, you’ll become part of their expanding Development Team, playing a central role in building the Female Player Pathway and creating more opportunities for women and girls to enjoy the game. Applications are required by Monday 1st September.

Why Now? There’s never been a better time to get involved. Football for women and girls is growing rapidly, and the County FA are determined to make it accessible for all. Working towards the ambitious targets in their #MovingForward Strategy 2028, you’ll help them deliver meaningful, sustainable change.

Your Role: You’ll begin by gaining a clear understanding of the current adult women’s and girls’ football landscape in Essex, identifying areas for growth. Collaborating closely with local stakeholders, you’ll develop and implement a targeted female football plan - with a particular focus on Barking & Dagenham and Newham. Your work will include:

* expanding adult women’s community football
* growing opportunities through casual formats such as Just Play
* supporting Walking Football, small-sided games and flexi leagues
* increasing participation from underrepresented groups

The Essex County FA are committed to equality and diversity in employment, and welcome applicants from all parts of the community.
How to apply: Full details of the role, including the job description, are available at https://www.essexfa.com/news/2025/aug/12/womens-community-football-officer-vacancy. To apply, please complete both the Application Form and the Section 12 Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, and send them by E-Mail to recruitment@essexfa.com no later than midnight on Monday 1st September. For an informal chat about the role, contact Karl Sear on (01245) 393094.