Cambridgeshire FA has a vacancy for the following full-time (37.5 hours per week) position:

Referee Development and Competitions Officer

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 staff splitting their time between site based and home working. The organisation believes this maintains the benefits of home working, while allowing for collaboration, interaction, and business functions.

The role includes some evening and weekend hours.

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. It'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. 

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

Values: Aspirational, Inclusive, Respectful

Referee Development and Competitions Officer

Salary: £26,000

The Referee Development and Competitions Officer will support delivery of the Cambridgeshire Football Association 2024-28 Strategy and The FA Grassroots Football Strategy. They are looking for a pro-active self-starter to work within the competitions and clubs team. This is a great opportunity to support referees and referee workforce, enabling them to grow, develop, and progress. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a team and have excellent people and communication skills.

Please see the full role profile which includes the responsibilities and person specification. For further information on the role, please contact Chris Abbott, Competitions and Clubs Development Manager, on 01223 209028 or email chris.abbott@cambridgeshirefa.com

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.

We 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. 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.

Closing date: Sunday, 31^st August 2025

Interviews are planned for Thursday 25^th September 2025. The team will contact you to arrange interview details if you are shortlisted.