Senior Workforce Coordinator (EDI)

Organisation: The Football Association
Salary: Competitive
Location: National Football Centre, St. George's Park
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 8 June 2025
Job Description: The FA Learning Division are looking for a Senior Workforce Co-ordinator to be responsible for overseeing the diversification and recruitment of a casual workforce of coach developers and tutors across multiple disciplines and delivery modes. You will be responsible for ensuring inclusive delivery practice is upheld across coach education at all times and that recruitment efforts attract diverse candidates who represent the football community while maintaining high standards of quality and volume to meet seasonal demands. You will collaborate closely with various departments to enhance staff engagement and facilitate a smooth onboarding experience.

Please include a cover letter with your application clearly outlining why you are interested in the role and why you feel you meet the criteria.

Interviews are scheduled to be held on Thursday 19th June at The National Football Centre, St. George's Park.

What will you be doing?

Oversee the diversification of the casual workforce, adopting a long-term approach that focuses on building a pipeline of top candidates for future needs.
Support and upskill the casual workforce in ensuring inclusive delivery practices are upheld at all times.
In collaboration with the EDI team, identify opportunities to attract and engage underrepresented individuals into coach developer/tutor roles.
Work effectively with the Senior Deployment Coordinator to ensure excellent staff engagement and experience leading to high-quality delivery.
Effectively execute robust recruitment of the workforce, with high consideration for attracting and identifying diverse individuals that represent the football community and create highly effective delivery teams based on shared knowledge and skills.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with HR, Finance and legal to ensure our recruitment policies are efficient and effective.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues across the department to ensure we have a highly effective casual workforce capable of achieving our department's purpose.
Effectively manage data, reporting on trends and targets across the department.
Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained.
As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:

Knowledge

Strong understanding of Equality, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EEDI) principles and how they apply in workforce development.
Understanding of the barriers to entry faced by underrepresented groups in the workforce, particularly in sports or community programs.
Experience

Experience in attracting and engaging individuals from underrepresented groups.
Demonstrated experience in upskilling groups around inclusive practice.
Experience supporting or delivering EDI-related initiatives or change programs.
Effective relationship management skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships and influence stakeholders at all levels to drive alignment and achieve event objectives.
Demonstrated experience in supporting learning delivery across multiple formats (in-person, virtual, hybrid) and diverse disciplines, adapting to different learning needs and logistical challenges.
Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel,or data analysis, reporting, and logistical planning.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to a range of stakeholders.
Strong organizational and project management skills, ensuring efficient coordination and execution of recruitment events and workforce management.

Beneficial to have:

Knowledge

Degree qualification in learning, education, sport, or a related field, providing a strong foundation in pedagogical principles and workforce recruitment management strategies
Understanding of football coaching qualification structures.
Familiarity with adult learning theories and design principles, particularly as they relate to organising, recruiting and developing a casual workforce
Knowledge of event logistics management, including venue coordination, scheduling, and resource allocation, with a focus on optimising the learner experience
Experience

Prior involvement in designing or delivering inclusive leadership programs or community outreach initiatives.
Background in managing workforce budgets, ensuring cost efficiency without compromising on quality and learner experience.
Experience with risk management in event planning, including contingency planning and problem-solving in dynamic learning environments.
Proven experience in managing learning events across geographically dispersed regions, ensuring consistency and quality across various locations.
Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyse complex data sets, create detailed reports, and manage event logistics.
Experience with project management tools to organize, track, and deliver learning events on time and within scope.
Knowledge of virtual event platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx) and how to effectively integrate these tools into learning delivery.
Experience with presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Prezi), creating visually engaging and informative presentations for stakeholders and learning events.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.
Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
Free private medical cover.
A contributory pension scheme.
An additional 'Thank You' days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)
A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
How to apply: For further information and to apply please follow the below link: https://careers.thefa.com/jobs/vacancy/senior-workforce-coordinator-edi-nfcsgp0463-national-football-centre-st-georges-park/2551/description/