The Football Development Officer – Referees & EDI will support the delivery of the Surrey FA Business Strategy, The FA Grassroots Football Strategy and The FA Referee Strategy by contributing to the recruitment, development, progression and retention of referees across Surrey. Working closely with the Referee Development Officer (RDO), the postholder will support the coordination of referee development activity, including elements of the Surrey FA Academy programme, and help build strong relationships with participating Academies and stakeholders.

The role will also provide operational and administrative support for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) activity across the organisation, working alongside the Football Development Officer – EDI to help coordinate EDI processes, data, reporting and actions. The postholder will support the embedding of inclusive practice within referee development, ensuring safeguarding, equality and FA technology systems are consistently applied across programmes and activities.

Closing date: Midnight on 24 May 2026
Due to the number of applications we receive for such vacancies, we are unable to respond to everyone, and as such, if you have not heard from us by Friday, 29 May 2026, you should consider that you have not been selected for an interview.

Interview date:  W/C 8th June 2026
The position is full-time and is based at Surrey FA's Headquarters at Meadowbank Football Ground in Dorking, Surrey.

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APPLICATION FORM

Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form