Facility Development Lead – Leicestershire & Rutland County FA

Salary: Starting from £29,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week (some evening and weekend work required)
Location: Holmes Park, Dog and Gun Lane, Whetstone, LE8 6FA

Leicestershire & Rutland County FA is offering an exciting opportunity for an individual to join their team as a Facility Development Lead.

This full-time permanent role will be instrumental in advancing the strategic development of football facilities across Leicestershire and Rutland. The successful candidate will help improve pitch quality, protect existing sites, and lead priority projects that support the grassroots game.

They are seeking applications from individuals who share the organisation's core values: progressive, respectful, collaborative, and inclusive. This role supports their wider mission—to inspire positive change through football by uniting communities, tackling inequalities, and improving public health across the region.

About the Role

The Facility Development Lead will play a key role in shaping the future of grassroots football facilities across Leicestershire and Rutland. Responsibilities include:

• Driving improvements in grass pitch quality through the Grass Pitch Maintenance Programme
• Activating priority projects identified in Local Football Facility Plans to unlock Football Foundation investment
• Safeguarding existing football sites from planning threats and supporting local Playing Pitch Strategies
• Leading the development of Holmes Park as a flagship site for football in the county
• Collaborating with clubs, leagues, schools, and local authorities to build sustainable and inclusive facilities

Their work will directly impact opportunities for thousands of players, coaches, and volunteers, ensuring football is accessible, inclusive, and thriving in every community.

Who They're Looking For

Leicestershire & Rutland County FA is looking for candidates who embody their values of being progressive, respectful, collaborative, and inclusive. The ideal candidate will bring:

• A minimum of two years' experience in sports development
• Strong project management and partnership-building skills
• A solid understanding of safeguarding, equality, and inclusion

Why Join?

The organisation offers a flexible working approach to help balance professional and personal commitments. Benefits include free gym membership and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking team dedicated to supporting grassroots football.

Leicestershire & Rutland County FA received the Employee Wellbeing & Engagement Award at the 2024 County FA Recognition Awards, reflecting their commitment to a supportive and positive workplace.

Application Process

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Applications close at 10am on Monday 29 September 2025. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 7 October 2025 at Holmes Park.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jamie Clarke – Head of Football Delivery at jamie.clarke@leicestershirefa.com.

LRCFA is committed to equality of opportunity for all. They welcome applications from women, people with Disabilities and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities as they are currently underrepresented within the organisation.