Staffordshire FA - Coaching & Workforce Officer
1 day ago
Stafford
Job Opportunity: Coaching & Workforce Officer Location: Hybrid (Staffordshire FA Office, remote, and across the County) Salary: £28,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: 36.5 per week Staffordshire FA is seeking a passionate and driven individual to join their team as a Coaching & Workforce Officer. This newly created role is central to the development and support of the football workforce across Staffordshire, including over 3,800 coaches and thousands of volunteers working within 2,600 teams. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing coaching standards, supporting club development, and growing a diverse, skilled volunteer base. They will lead coach development initiatives, mentor individuals, and manage a team of Coach Developers, ensuring clubs have access to high-quality support and guidance. This role requires someone with a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of grassroots football. The ideal candidate will be a UEFA B qualified coach with real-world experience, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to inclusivity and safeguarding. They will be confident using FA technology systems and capable of building strong relationships with stakeholders across the game. Key responsibilities include: • Delivering a county-wide Coach Development Programme, • Supporting England Football Accredited Clubs, • Promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality, • Enhancing volunteer retention and development, • Championing FA safeguarding standards, • 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, plus birthday and Christmas Eve off, • Company pension scheme, • Nike kit and equipment, • Flexible working arrangements, • Access to England match tickets, • Health cash plan and life insurance Please complete the Staffordshire FA Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form by ___. Closing Date: Monday 27th October 2025 Please note: If you do not hear back within 5 days of the closing date, your application has not been successful. For further information regarding the role, please download the recruitment pack below: Documents