Cambridgeshire FA has a vacancy for a full time Football Development Officer – Male & Disability Pathways.

(37.5 hours p/w including evenings & weekends)

Cambridgeshire FA is looking for a passionate and proactive individual to help grow and support male and disability football across the county. You'll be driving participation, developing inclusive programmes, and working closely with clubs, leagues, and community partners to create a positive and accessible football environment for all. The Football Development Officer will support delivery of the Cambridgeshire Football Association 2024-28 Strategy and The FA Grassroots Football Strategy.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in sports development, administration and have excellent people skills.

The role is based at Cambridgeshire FA HQ, Bridge Road, Impington, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9PH, although are currently operating a flexible hybrid working model with staff splitting their time between site based and home working. Cambridgeshire FA believe this maintains the benefits of home working, while allowing for collaboration, interaction, and business functions.

The salary starts from £24,000 (37.5 hours per week).

Please download the full job description (attached below), which includes the responsibilities and person specification.

Application Process 

Applicants are requested to complete their online application form here.

The online application form also contains a link to an equality and diversity monitoring form. We would be grateful if you could complete this. However, it is not mandatory or linked to your application. This is used to monitor recruitment practices and ensure/improve equality of opportunity in employment policies. 

The closing date for applications is Friday 23^rd May 2025 with interviews planned for Wednesday 11^th June or Thursday 12^th June. We will contact you to arrange interview details if you are shortlisted. 

The CFA is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through The FA DBS process. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. 

The CFA welcomes applications from all parts of the community from people who have the necessary skills and attributes to make a positive contribution to inclusive football. If required, alternative formats of the application form will be provided on request.

For further information on the role not covered in the Role Profile, please contact Katie Critchley, Football Development Manager, on 01223 209037 or email Katie.Critchley@CambridgeshireFA.com.

About Cambridgeshire FA

"Our purpose is to bring the national game to the local community."

Cambridgeshire FA is the not-for-profit, governing body of football in Cambridgeshire. We grow participation, promote diversity and regulate the sport for everyone to enjoy.
Approximately 180 clubs, 6 leagues, 1300 teams, 350 referees, 2000 managers and coaches and thousands more volunteers enable over 20,000 players of all ages and abilities to play football in Cambridgeshire. The team's role is to govern, develop and innovate the game in a manner that is inclusive and supportive of our predominantly volunteer workforce. Cambridgeshire FA is proud to support football for all.

The 2024-2028 strategy sets out the aim to achieve safe, fun inclusive football for all to enjoy.

Cambridgeshire FA values: Aspirational, Inclusive, Respectful