An opportunity has arisen to join the Gloucestershire FA as a Coach Development Lead. 

Location: Oaklands Park, Almondsbury, Bristol. BS32 4AG

Salary: up to £26,000 pa

Hours per week: 37.5.

Closing Date: 5:00pm on Wednesday 18th March 2026

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract, expiring 30th June 2028

The Role

We are looking for an individual with passion, energy, and a positive outlook to lead grassroots coach development at across the county. This role will support, service and develop England Football Accredited clubs to grow and sustain Coaching and Coach Development opportunities.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about grassroots football and coach development, who can build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and strategic partners to support the development and delivery of a Coach Development programme.

The successful candidate will also play their part in delivery of the Gloucestershire FA Business Strategy, by developing participation activities, development centres, and alternative education programmes, and also ensure they help to make football safe by supporting delivery of the County FA Safeguarding 365 Operating Standards.

Our Organisation

Gloucestershire FA is the governing body of football in the County. We grow participation, promote equality, and regulate the sport for everyone to enjoy. With over 600 Clubs and 3,200 teams of all ages and abilities playing in the County, Gloucestershire FA is proud to support Football For All.

We are a friendly and inclusive team and as an organisation, we promote the health, well-being, and development of our staff. We have evolved a hybrid flexible working environment that following successful completion of the probation period can offer the flexibility of working from home for up to 2 days per week, subject to agreement with the line manager.

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Job Description and Person Specification

Application Form

Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form

About the application and selection process

- Complete the Application Form and Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form and return to Recruitment@GloucestershireFA.com no later than 5:00pm on Wednesday, 18th March 2026. Applications submitted by post to the Association's office are welcome, but applications received after deadline will only be considered in exceptional circumstances e.g., proof of posting indicates undue delay through no fault of the applicant.

- Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged.

- Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by 20th March 2026 to confirm the interview date and time.

- Interviews will be held at Glos FA HQ on Tuesday 24th March 2026

- If required, second interviews may be held to determine the most suitable candidate for the role.

Safeguarding Commitment

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 the information provided.

Equality and Diversity

Gloucestershire FA actively promotes inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from everyone. If you have any requirements in relation to the recruitment or interview process, please include details on the application form.

Contact

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Head of Strategy & Delivery, Matt Boucher or Equality & Workforce Development Manager, Sam Myatt, on 01454 615888 for an informal discussion.