Middlesex FA has opened recruitment for Commercial Advisory Board Members, with the successful candidate to support the Chair and other members in shaping the future of grassroots football in Middlesex.

Commitment:

Attend 4-6 online meetings per year, actively contributing to your role as a Commercial Advisory Board (CAB) Member. 

What is the role?

CAB Members will act as an ambassador for Middlesex Football Association and a custodian of the highest standards of integrity and governance. The members will bring recent and relevant commercial strategy, partnerships, and revenue growth experience that will build on Middlesex FA's existing commercial partnerships.

They will work closely with the wider Board, ensuring that they are informed through relevant and timely information. They will be required to form a strong relationship with the Chair and relevant Middlesex FA staff members, providing support and acting as a sounding board on all commercial matters.

What will you do?

• Provide strategic advice and constructive challenge on commercial strategy and growth opportunities
• Support the development of partnerships, sponsorship and revenue opportunities across Middlesex FA and Rectory Park (the headquarters of MFA)
• Use your network and industry expertise to help open doors and create meaningful introductions
• Share insight into emerging market trends, brand partnerships and audience engagement
• Act as a trusted sounding board to the Chair, Board and executive team on commercial matters
• Champion innovation and help Middlesex FA maximise the wider social and commercial value of football

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• Commercial / sponsorship / sales leadership
• Strong business networks 
• Strategic thinkers 
• Passion or knowledge of grassroots football 
• A progressive mindset and desire to help shape the future of the organisation

Experience across areas such as sponsorship, brand partnerships, media, marketing, commercial growth, digital, fundraising or business development would be highly valuable. 

Middlesex FA welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, particularly those currently underrepresented within football governance and leadership.

Salary Band: Voluntary (Business expenses included)

Application Deadline: 12th June 2026

To apply, please submit your full curriculum vitae detailing career and achievements, as well as a covering letter addressing the role description and person specifications by emailing: management@middlesexfa.com 

If you need any more information or have any questions about this role, please contact nick.phipps@middlesexfa.com or via phone 07725 212632

Please make sure to review the recruitment pack in full (attached below) before completing your application. If for any reason you are unable to access or complete the application, please contact management@middlesexfa.com , who can arrange for any reasonable adjustment to be made for your application.

If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview for this role. The interview will be arranged at your convenience. Middlesex FA will happily work around your current commitments and responsibilities.

Middlesex FA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Striving to be fully representative of the community it serves by ensuring that all job applicants, third-party partners, and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. 

KEY DATES

Applications close: Friday 12 June 2026

Interviews: Late June, dependent upon availability