The Oxfordshire County Football Association are looking to appoint a new County FA Development Manager.

This position reports directly to the County Secretary and will lead a team of development staff to co-ordinate and implement the National Game Strategy within the County.

The role encompasses the following areas:-

• Strategic planning.

• Managing a team of Football Development Staff.

• National Game Strategy delivery.

• Growth and retention.

• Increasing and sustaining player participation.

• Raising standards – creating a safe and positive environment.

• Better players – developing better players with a focus on the 5-11 age group.

• Running the game – leading and governing the game efficiently.

• Facilities and investment – working with the Football Foundation and other investment partners to support priority applications for capital and revenue funding.

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. In addition you must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to positively influence at all levels, have a proven track record of managing staff.

You will also need to have a current driving licence and be able to work evenings and weekends.

For further information on the role, please phone Ian Mason (County Secretary) on 01993 894400 or Gareth Jennings (County Development Manager) on 01993 778371.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter with details of your current salary and your salary expectation for the role marked ‘Private and Confidential’ to: Mr Ian Mason, County Secretary, PO Box 62, Witney, Oxon, OX28 1HA or e-mail ian.mason@Oxfordshirefa.com.

Salary circa £29,000, depending on experience

Closing date for applications is  Tuesday 24 June 2008

Interviews will take place on  Friday 4 July2008.

The Oxfordshire FA are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.