Cambridgeshire FA is recruiting for the following role:

Football Development Officer – Male and Disability (Full-time 37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £26,000

Location: The role is based at Cambridgeshire FA HQ, Bridge Road, Impington, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9PH.

Cambridgeshire FA are currently operating a flexible hybrid working model with our staff splitting their time between site based and home working. We believe this maintains the benefits of home working, while allowing for collaboration, interaction, and business functions.

The role includes some evening and weekend hours.

The Football Development Officer – Male and Disability will support delivery of the Cambridgeshire Football Association 2024-28 Strategy and The FA Grassroots Football Strategy. The team are looking for a pro-active self-starter to work within the development team. This is a great opportunity to support the growth and retention of male and disability football in all formats (competitive and recreational) and strategically coordinate male and disability football provision across Cambridgeshire.

The ideal candidate will have experience of sports development and working with strategic partners.

Please see the full role profile (attached at bottom) which includes the responsibilities and person specification. For further information on the role, please contact Katie Critchley, Football Development Manager, on 01223 209037 or email katie.critchley@cambridgeshirefa.com

About Cambridgeshire FA

Purpose: Bringing the national game to the local community

Cambridgeshire FA is the not-for-profit, governing body of football in Cambridgeshire. They grow participation, promote diversity and regulate the sport for everyone to enjoy.

Approximately 180 clubs, 6 leagues, 1300 teams, 400 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 Cambridgeshire FA's role is to govern, develop and innovate the game in a manner that is inclusive and supportive of the predominantly volunteer workforce. Cambridgeshire FA is proud to support football for all. 

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

Values: Aspirational, Inclusive, Respectful

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.

Cambridgeshire FA offer a range of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Access to discounts through our employee perks programme
• Wellbeing support and an employee assistance programme
• Discounted sports massage on site
• Use of an on-site gym

To apply: Please complete the online application form here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/99d5dfcf8b74437b98dd8d5422fd0a34

Equality monitoring: The online application form also contains a link to an equality and diversity monitoring form. It s not mandatory or linked to your application. This is used to monitor recruitment practices and ensure/improve equality of opportunity in employment policies.

Closing date: 12^th September 2025

Interviews are planned for 1^st and 2^nd October 2025. The team will contact you to arrange interview details if you are shortlisted.

Thank you.