The Bedfordshire County FA has a vacancy for a Football Development Officer (Girls’ and Women).

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 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, tutors and referees.

• Ensuring that talent development is delivered through The FA Centre of Excellence. 

• Support and develop opportunities for under represented groups, particularly players with disabilities and players from minority ethnic communities.
  
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 with knowledge and experience of sports development.  An understanding of female football structures and pathways, barriers faced by females and knowledge of sports equity is 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.

For further information on the role please phone 01582 567717 or find details on  www.bedfordshirefa.com

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: County Football Development Manager, County Football Association.

The closing date is 15 August 2008.

Interviews will take place on: 26 August 2008

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