Football Development Officer vacancy

Sunday, 04 November 2007.

Salary £22,000-£26,000 dependent on experience. Berks & Bucks Football Association is seeking to recruit a Football Development Officer to implement a football development programme within the Counties of Berkshire & Buckinghamshire.

Specific areas of work will include: 

• Club Development
• Football in schools
• Coach, Leadership & Volunteer Development

To apply you need to be of graduate calibre and have significant experience in sports development.  You need to be passionate about and committed to the development of football at a local level.  You must be able to work under pressure, handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Based at Berks & Bucks FA’s headquarters in Faringdon, candidates should also have excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to influence at all levels.  You need also to have a current driving licence, have access to a car and also be able to work evenings and weekends.

Download the FDO Job Description (word) here.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact development@berks-bucksfa.com or phone 01367 242099 and ask for Liz Verrall, County Development Manager.

Please send your CV & covering letter to  Liz Verrall, Berks & Bucks FA, 15a London Street, Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 7HD or email liz.verrall@berks-bucksfa.com marking all correspondence Private & Confidential.

The closing date for applications is:  4:30pm on Friday 23rd November. Interviews will be held week beginning 10th December

As the role involves direct access to young persons under the age of eighteen, within the context of the job or any subsequently related activities or responsibilities, the successful candidate will undergo a thorough screening process, which will include a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure, to ensure their suitability for the role. Any candidates invited to interview will be sent a CFA personal disclosure form, Guidance notes and privacy statement to return at their interview in a sealed envelope

Berks & Bucks FA are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.