Football Development Officer (Education)

Organisation: Worcestershire Football Association
Salary: 25000
Location: Worcestershire FA, WR3 7SS
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 14 October 2025
Interview date: 20 October 2025
Job Description: We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and flexible individual to support the delivery of our strategy. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the required knowledge, experience and values to lead on the planning, administration and delivery of Education across Worcestershire Football. In addition, the role will lead our wider Coach Development strategy by working with our team of tutors and developers to enhance coaching within grassroots clubs.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THIS ROLE
- Applicants must have a UEFA B qualification (or currently be working towards a UEFA B qualification)
- This is not a coaching role. The successful candidate will be responsible for all administration of Education courses/events/workshops for Worcestershire football, including but not limited to: Coach Education, Referee Education and wider football workforce education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - JOB PURPOSE
- To implement the County strategy to support, retain and grow a network of valued coaches, volunteers and the wider football workforce
- To organise, administer and promote a comprehensive Education offer for Worcestershire football
- To engage with 3-star and 2-star England Football Accredited clubs to support Coach Development and the Thriving Community Club programme
- To engage with clubs to develop internal Club Coach Leads to include training and quality assurance

Further information is available via worcestershirefa.com
How to apply: Please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining in detail how you are suitable for the position of Football Development Officer at Worcestershire FA. Your email should be marked ‘Private & Confidential – Football Development Officer Application' and sent to support@worcestershirefa.com The closing date for applications is 9:00am on Tuesday 14th October 2025. Interviews are planned to be held on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st October 2025. PLEASE NOTE: If you are shortlisted for interview, you will receive an email by 5:00pm on Friday 17th October 2025. This will include a pre-interview task to be completed by 9:00am on Monday 20th October.