Gloucestershire FA is looking to appoint a Chair of the Board of Directors to strategically lead the Board.

Introduction

Gloucestershire Football Association is the not-for-profit governing body of football covering Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, and a large area of Bristol.

As the home of grassroots football in the County, the Association is committed to providing opportunities for all communities to participate in football activities. It is responsible for supporting the grassroots game and developing more participation opportunities for players, coaches, match officials, and football volunteers.

Gloucestershire FA manages Football Association rules and regulations to ensure fair play in the grassroots game, both on and off the pitch. It strives to create a positive culture across the business, incorporating core values of being open, honest, inclusive, flexible, and professional.

Chair of the Board of Directors

The Chair will have genuine enthusiasm for grassroots football and a willingness to help drive forward the four-year business strategy, with ambitious targets to grow participation across all football pathways, improve playing facilities, and enhance behaviour across the game. The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader, proficient in good governance, and able to bring the best out of a diverse and committed Board.

An accomplished relationship builder, the Chair will support the County in servicing and supporting the game at the local level, working in partnership with a diverse array of stakeholders across the community. They will have the ability to support a modern and effective organisation through the current FA Grassroots Football Strategy and beyond, ensuring a positive long-term future for the Association and the local game.

It is expected that the Chair will:

• Have experience as a non-executive director
• Be an inclusive leader, able to bring the best out of board colleagues, and have a good knowledge of good corporate governance
• Be an effective decision maker, able to achieve consensus around outcomes
• Have experience of grassroots football with the desire to act as an ambassador on behalf of Gloucestershire FA and support the Executive team

Further information can be found in the attached role profile below.

To arrange an informal meeting to discuss the role, interested candidates should contact Chief Executive Officer, David Neale, via Recruitment@GloucestershireFA.com.

To Apply

Candidates wishing to apply should submit a CV (including comprehensive details of key achievements and responsibilities) along with a covering letter which fully addresses the competencies outlined in the role to Recruitment@GloucestershireFA.com.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am, 10th November 2025
Interview dates: 24th and 25th November at Glos FA HQ, Oaklands Park Stadium, BS32 4AG

Gloucestershire FA is 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.