An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Football Development team at London FA, as the Football Development Administrator (Refereeing).

This role will support the Referee Development Manager to deliver London Football's Referee Key Performance Indicators – (Overall Number of Refs, Recruitment, Retention, Conversion to Fully Qualified Refs and Progression).

The Football Development team is responsible for growing the game in London, which includes increasing participation, facilities and workforce development. We have a clear ambition to lead the growth of structured football in London and to do this in a way that maximises our impact on wider social outcomes such as physical and mental health and community cohesion.

Headline details

Job Title: Football Development Administrator (Refereeing)
Salary: £24,000
Location: Hybrid working arrangements (minimum of one day per week currently a Wednesday at London FA's office– Wembley Stadium).

Job purpose

• Ensure excellent customer service standards as primary responder to Football Development workforce enquires. 
• To assist the delivery of the Referee Key Performance Indicators – (Overall Number of Refs, Recruitment, Retention, Conversion to Fully Qualified Refs and Progression).
• To provide effective administrative support to the Football Development workforce team in delivering the annual operational plan and related outcomes.
• Support the Marketing and Communications of the Football Development team products and services.
• Assist in the delivery of the referee operations, development, and services.
• To comply with FA rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidance that are in place from time to time.

Experience and Skills

• Knowledge of the Football National League System
• Knowledge of referee pyramid and level structure
• Knowledge of London geography and travel around London
• FA Referee Qualification

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About London FA

Based at Wembley Stadium, the London Football Association is responsible for governing, safeguarding, and developing football across the capital. We were established in 1882 and have an incredibly rich and proud history. More recently we have been undergoing a period of exciting transformation and modernisation through the delivery of our strategy – London For All and organisational rebrand.

At the heart of this strategy is a vision to serve London's grassroots football family, supporting them to improve the quality of football provision across the capital.

Application Process

If you would like to apply for the role, download and complete the Application Form and submit it (no CVs) to refereeing@londonfa.com by Sunday 1st March at 5pm.

Interviews will be held at Wembley Stadium w/c 9th March 2026.

If you have any queries about the role before submitting your application form, please email refereeing@londonfa.com