Northamptonshire FA is delighted to announce an exciting new opportunity to join the team as Coach Development Lead.

The Coach Development Lead will support the growth of coaching and coach development opportunities across the local game, with a particular focus on engaging, servicing, and supporting clubs to maximise coach development opportunities.

The role will also assist in the management and deployment of the casual coach development workforce to enable coach development support for local coaches across the county.

Northamptonshire FA is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Coach Developer to help coordinate and deliver the seasonal Coach Development Programme, providing accessible learning for the coaching workforce and ensuring coaches have the best support to enable them to be the best they can in growing and developing the game.

Location: Northamptonshire FA office in Northampton, with travel across Northamptonshire required. Some homeworking may be agreed
Hours: 21 hours per week (working pattern to be agreed upon appointment; regular evening and weekend work will be required)
Contract: Fixed-term until June 2028
Salary: £16,854

About the Role

As a key part of football development in Northamptonshire, this role focuses on supporting clubs and coaches to reach their full potential. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with England Football Accredited clubs, supporting their workforce development plans. Working closely with FA staff, strategic partners, and the Casual Workforce, they will deliver training, mentoring, and CPD opportunities as part of coordinating the county-wide Coach Development Programme. They will also manage a team of Casual Coach Developers, ensuring they are trained, licensed, and effectively deployed to support local coaching needs. The role also involves working closely with the Workforce and Behaviour Manager to explore ways of driving collective responsibility for behaviour development within grassroots coaching.

For more information, download the recruitment pack below.

How to Apply

To apply, candidates should complete the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM HERE. If an alternative format is required, please contact Northamptonshire FA.

Please note: CVs will only be accepted alongside a fully completed application form and equality & diversity monitoring form.

Deadline for applications: 12PM on Friday 14th November 2025
Informal Teams calls: From Thursday 20th November 2025
In-person interviews: Wednesday 26th November 2025 at the NFA offices

Northamptonshire FA is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Luke Scott, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, on 07943 809195 or email Luke.Scott@NorthamptonshireFA.com.