Vacancy to serve as an ESFA Trustee and Wellbeing Champion

The ESFA is the national governing body for football in schools and is an incorporated charity as well as a Membership Association. Governed by the Board of Trustees, the charity is seeking to expand the size of the board to enhance both its diversity and its skills base, specifically seeking a new Board Wellbeing Champion with specialist knowledge and responsibility for safety, wellbeing and welfare. The purpose of this role is to take the lead for the welfare and safety of the Association's Members and people (with overall responsibility held by the Board of Trustees), as well as fulfilling the general responsibilities of a Trustee.

Do you have the expertise to drive our governance arrangements in this area of work? In return for your time, you will gain national-level sport governance experience at the heart of English Grassroots football, with opportunities for professional learning and growth via the FA.

Preferably, as a professional in a related field, you will bring your specialist knowledge to the table to enhance our practice in this area, as well as fulfil the duties of a Trustee at the ESFA. You can find out more about this role, along with the application paperwork, on the ESFA website, HERE.

The ESFA is committed to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring (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 the information provided. Please note that checks on candidates' online profiles/activity may be made.

All elements of the application paperwork must be submitted no later than midday on 7^th May 2026 to the CEO, Andrea.chilton@schoolsfa.com