Regional Development Manager (North Wales)

Organisation: Football Association of Wales
Salary: £30,000 - £38,000
Location: Colliers Park, Wrexham
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 20 July 2025
Job Description: PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, strategic and systematic thinker who can develop and implement regional development plans to support the delivery of football across North Wales in partnership with Area Associations in the North and Central Wales regions. The Regional Development Manager will act as the key contact point for each Area Association (NWCFA, NEWFA & CWFA) dealing with governance and regulatory matters including data compliance via COMET, league development, registration, safeguarding, discipline and volunteer education.

The successful candidate will operationally manage a regional team of multi-discipline FAW staff as well as managing relationships with regional partners i.e. Local Authorities, Sport Wales regions, etc. This person will have exemplary attention to detail and will work as part of a team that is responsible for delivering the FAWs strategic aims and objectives.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY/RESPONSIBILITY

Producing, challenging and driving successful regional implementation of national programmes through effective engagement with key partners.
Establish strong relationships with Area Associations and local league organisers to support the development of sustainable and appropriate competition.
Provide support and manage agreements with Area Associations. Deliver appropriate guidance and assistance to Area Associations in line with the objectives set out in formal FAW Partnership Agreements.
Produce data and insight reports that identifies trends in registered playing numbers.
Managing tactical approaches and overseeing operational delivery through local agents and experts by identifying workforce needs.
Establishing and developing positive relationships with regional stakeholders and partners essential for the successful delivery of team priorities.
Provide specific development support and guidance to Area Associations, clubs and leagues to achieve team priorities.
Act as the point of contact for Area Associations in the region (NWCFA, NEWFA & CWFA) managing local and regional advocacy and communication.
Support development of delivery partners capability/capacity to deliver outcomes.
Providing technical advice across the region on strategic priorities with guidance from strategic leads.
Fostering cross functional collaboration with other FAW teams to support the delivery of shared goals and objectives.
Supporting budget development, management and monitoring relating to team priorities and activities.
The above list of accountability and responsibility is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties involved and consequently the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualification / Experience

Professional expertise and experience in the areas of sports or football development.
Experience of project and budget management is essential.
Experience of working with or as part of a league structure is advantageous.
An understanding of sporting and political landscape, ideally in a Welsh context
Experience of line managing multi-discipline teams is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

Exemplary attention to detail including good planning and organising skills.
Strategic planning including experience of interpreting data and research insight to evidence needs and therefore develop action.
Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
Analytical approach to identify gaps and opportunities.
Creative thinker who can shape strategies into tactical solutions.
An innovative approach to developing new opportunities.
Experience of budget development, management and control.
Experience of working with and influencing a diverse range of stakeholders; including fostering collaborative relationships to meet shared outcomes.
Good written and presentation skills.
Highly motivated, resilient, self-directed and robust.
Ability to inspire and get the best out of people.
Modern IT competencies.
ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

The ability to speak Welsh would be advantageous.
The role will require regional travel so access to transport is required.
The appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and two professional / personal references, to the satisfaction of the FAW.
In addition, the FAW will ask to see evidence of right to work in the UK.
FAW Values
Our values underpin the FAW vision and guide all aspects of our work:

Excellence – we approach every challenge with determination and a drive to deliver our very best in all we do. We display commitment, motivation, discipline and perseverance, and hold ourselves accountable for results. In every aspect of business and sport, we strive to excel.

Family – we promote a welcoming culture of warmth and belonging where everyone is embraced. Through the power of the collective, we’ll continue to expand our football family, welcoming anyone who wants to achieve great things for Wales

Respect – we believe that different ideas, strengths, interests, and cultural backgrounds are fundamental for success. We’ll earn the respect of others through our commitment to be open, honest, ethical and fair.
How to apply: To apply with CV and Cover Letter, please head here: https://faw.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=93fb14ec-2562-49ca-932e-970de4304e69