Vacancy | Referee Development Assistant

Location: This is a hybrid role with opportunities to work remotely from the Berks & Bucks FA office (Milton Park, OX14 4SB), home and around the County.
Salary: Band 5 (£22,200-£26,767) per annum, dependent on experience.
Hours: 35 hours per week. (Requirement to work evenings and weekends, in line with the demands of the role).
Contract: Full Time- Fixed Term Contract (Expiring June 2028).

The Opportunity

If you are passionate about grassroots sport and the pivotal role it plays in getting people active and healthy then we have a fantastic opportunity for you. This role is to assist the Referee Development Officer with the recruitment, conversion and progression of Referees in order to effectively develop and deliver grassroots football. 

We know that football has the power to 'Connect People & Change Lives' and this is why Berks & Bucks FA are looking to recruit a passionate and energetic individual to join the Workforce Team. The successful individual will work alongside the Referee Development Officer to ensure that every individual who attends a Referee Course receives support to enable them to become a qualified referee. 

Berks & Bucks FA prides itself on being an organisation run by good people and believes that EVERYONE should be able to play football in a safe environment. Their role is simple to lead, protect and support an individual's journey in football by inspiring a lifelong relationship with the game. 

About the Role

• Implement strategies for new referees, to convert them from trainee referees to active referees
• Ensure mentoring opportunities are available and accessible to all trainee referees
• Assist the delivery of referee retention strategies
•Support administration of the annual Progression pathway

A full list of the responsibilities and the person specification can be found in the attached job description.


What We're Looking For

• Knowledge of the structure and partner organisations within football, nationally and within the County FA locality 
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner appropriate to the audience
• Creative problem solving and decision-making skills


You'll really impress us if...

• You have skills in creating, delivering & maintaining pathways which support the growth, transition and retention of referees
• You have experience of organisation of events and/or programme delivery

 
What you'll get:

• The organisation's commitment to your training and development 
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme 
• A forward-thinking employer with people at the heart of decisions 
• 25 annual leave + bank holidays 
• Hybrid working & family friendly policies

Application process

Please complete the online application form (please note the below link will take you to an external website to apply) and Equality & Diversity monitoring form and send a copy of your accompanying CV to Hiring@Berks-BucksFA.com.


Closing date & Interviews

The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Monday 8th September 2025. In-person interviews will take place on Wednesday 17th September 2025.

If you have any questions about the role or would like an informal discussion, please contact, Football Workforce Manager, Richard Brant, on 01235544890 or via email.


Application documents
Application Form
Job Description and Person Specification
Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form

Further information

Berks & Bucks FA are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all communities. 

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate may need to undertake a FA enhanced DBS check before commencement in the post. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and all members of the board are required to keep up to date with training and qualifications to ensure we are keeping the football community safe.