The Leicestershire & Rutland County FA are seeking to recruit a Football Development Officer with the specific remit of developing girls and women’s football throughout the County.

This position reports directly to the County Football Development Manager and will support and develop all areas of girls’ and women's football in accordance with the County FA Development Plan and FA National Game Strategy.

The role encompasses the following areas:-
  • Increasing female participation and supporting Club/League development particularly through the School-Club Links programme and The FA Charter Standard Scheme.
  • Increasing and supporting female coaches, volunteers, young leaders and tutors.
  • Ensuring that talent development is delivered through The FA Centres of Excellence.
  • Support and develop opportunities for under represented groups, particularly players with disabilities and players from minority ethnic communities.

Support, monitor and ensure that talent development is delivered through The FA Centres of Excellence

This will involve working strategically with key agencies. For example. County Sports Partnerships, Local Authorities, Local Education Authorities, schools, local leagues and clubs.

The successful candidate is likely to be a graduate or of graduate calibre with knowledge and experience of sports/football development. An understanding of female football structures and pathways, barriers faced by females and knowledge of sports equity is also required.

You need to be passionate about and committed to the development of female football at a local level.

Candidates must demonstrate both team working skills and the ability to work unsupervised and on their own initiative. Experience of managing projects/events to demonstrate sound organisation and planning skills is required.

Excellent communication, presentation and IT skills will be expected. Applicants must hold a full driving licence and be able to work some evenings and weekends.

This post is a fixed term contract until June 2011 with a view to it being extended. For further information on the role, please phone Laurence Jones Chief Executive on 0116 284 5939 or find details at www.leicestershirefa.com
Salary range £22,000-£26,000

To apply please send a CV and covering letter with details of your current salary marked 'Private and Confidential' to: The Chief Executive, Leicestershire & Rutland County FA, Holmes Park, Dog & Gun Lane Whetstone Leicester LE8 6FA

The closing date for applications is Friday 20th June 2008

Interviews will take place during the second or third week of July

The Leicestershire & Rutland County FA are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community