VACANCY - FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER WOMEN AND GIRLS

Be part of the movement. Help shape the future of female football in Northamptonshire.

With the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 lighting up the summer, there's never been a more exciting time to be involved in the women's game. Northamptonshire FA are on a mission to build a stronger, more inclusive football culture and are looking for a passionate Football Development Officer (Women & Girls) to help lead the way.

Location:            Northampton office, with potential for some hybrid working. Some travel across Northamptonshire required.

Hours:                 28 hours per week – working schedule to be agreed with successful candidate (potential for an additional 7 hours per week Facilities Officer role for the suitable candidate)

Contract:            Permanent

Salary:                 £21,216 actual [£26,520 pro rata]

Deadline:           9am Monday 19^th May 2025

Summer 2025 presents a landmark moment for the women's game, with the UEFA Women's EUROs taking centre stage and a wave of momentum building around female football. At Northamptonshire FA, this summer also marks a pivotal time - not only as they continue to deliver the new football strategy for the county, but also as they continue the development of Kettering Sports Park, a new and very exciting community facility for the region. The successful candidate will be expected to support the delivery of the facility's 5-year Site Development plan, with a particular focus on growing female participation in sports and physical activity as part of this important project.

The successful candidate will also play an influential role in shaping what the current and future offer for female football looks like, working closely with clubs and leagues to support the development of female football across a range of settings, from Weetabix Wildcats sessions for the youngest players, through to helping grow women's walking football, and everything in between! 

This role will support clubs to grow their female football provision and achieve 2* and 3* England Football accreditation. The post holder will also provide ongoing support to current recreational football provision, including futsal, walking football, and Just Play - with the focus on ensuring football remains accessible and welcoming to all.

Please note that this is not a coaching role, however the role requires a sound understanding of grassroots football. The ability to manage a diverse work programme and multiple priorities is also a requirement, along with strong communication and project-planning skills.

More details on the role can be found in the role profile attached at the bottom of the page and from the Northamptonshire FA website here. If you wish to apply, please complete the online application form. If you would like the application form in an alternative format, please contact us.

Please note, CV's will only be accepted alongside a fully completed application form and equality & diversity monitoring form.

• View the role profile
• Online application form
• Equality & Diversity monitoring form

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 19^th May 2025. Informal Teams calls will take place from Friday, 23^rd May 2025 and in person interviews will be held at the NFA offices week commencing 26^th May 2025.

Northamptonshire FA is an equal opportunities employer, and positively encourage applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and belief. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, such as an alternative method to submit your application, please get in touch.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jordan Mason, Football Development Manager on 07394 871837 or email jordan.mason@northamptonshirefa.com.