Join the Team at the English Schools' Football Association (ESFA)

Position: National Competitions Co-ordinator (Fixed-term contract to 30 June 2027)
Location: ESFA Headquarters, Stafford
Application Deadline: Friday 12^th June 2026

Are you a proactive and detail-oriented administrator with a passion for youth football? The ESFA is looking for a dynamic National Competitions Co-ordinator to join their dedicated team and help deliver its prestigious National Cup competition portfolio.

About the Role

As National Competitions Co-ordinator, you will play a key role in managing the ESFA's National Cup portfolio. Your responsibilities will include:

• Administering and overseeing the delivery of national competitions
• Supporting the development and maintenance of sponsor relationships
• Assisting in the planning and execution of ESFA Cup Finals and related events
• Ensuring clear, effective communication with schools, County and District Schools' FAs

Further details regarding the role can be found in the attached job description.

This is a varied and rewarding role within a small, supportive team, where your ideas and energy will contribute directly to the ESFA's mission: to develop children through the means of football.

What They're Looking For

ESFA is seeking someone who is:

• Agile, enthusiastic, and committed to continuous improvement
• Experienced in administration and event coordination
• Skilled in stakeholder communication and relationship management
• Passionate about youth development and football

How to Apply

Please submit the following to Darren Alcock, Director of Operations, at darren.alcock@schoolsfa.com:

• Your CV, highlighting relevant experience and alignment with the role description
• A covering letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) outlining how you meet the person specification
• The equality monitoring form, which will be anonymised and used solely for EDI monitoring purposes (attached below). This data will be removed from your application prior to shortlisting.

Application Deadline: Friday 12^th June 2026
Shortlisting Notification: By Friday 19^th June 2026
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 29th June 2026

Additional Information

The ESFA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all communities.  They are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Due to the nature of this role. 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. Checks on online presence may be made as part of the application process. This post is offered on a fixed-term basis until 30^th June 2027 in the first instance.