Business Support Officer

Location: St Peter's Sports Hub, St. Peters Road, Wallsend, NE28 7BF and other locations as required

Contract Type: Permanent (fixed term until June 2028) Extension subject to funding continuation due to FA 4-Year Funding cycles

Hours: 37.5 hours per week including evening and weekend work.

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Reports To: Head of Operations

This is an exciting opportunity to join Northumberland FA in a new role. The post holder will provide essential governance and business support to Northumberland FA ensuring effective delivery of governance processes, internal and external compliance, and business administration that underpins the Association's strategic objectives and supports grassroots football.

This includes supporting regulatory compliance, board and committee administration, stakeholder engagement, and efficient operational systems aligned with The FA's governance and grassroots strategies.

The role will also support the development of data-driven insight, including the collection, analysis, and reporting of key performance information to evaluate impact, demonstrate success, and inform strategic decision-making.

About the application and selection process:

Please read the attached Recruitment Pack carefully and Complete the Application Form here no later than 17:00 on Friday 29 May 2026.

Applications received after deadline will only be considered in exceptional circumstances e.g. proof of posting indicates undue delay through no fault of the
applicant.

Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged.

Contact: If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Beales, (Head of Operations) for an informal discussion on Helen.beales@northumberlandfa.com or 07458 043680.