The Somerset County Football Association seeks to employ a highly motivated and competent Disability Development Officer to work as part of their Football Development Team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of the County’s Disability Football Strategy.

The role will look to impact the Disability Player Pathway encompassing the following areas:-

- Increasing participation in football of individuals with a disability through work with schools, clubs and colleges.

- Increasing and supporting the number of coaches, young leaders, officials and volunteers involved in disability football.

- Ensuring that players with a disability progress to their full potential.

- Strategically planning for disability provision and accessing further support from external sources for the delivery of the strategy.

The successful candidate is likely to be of graduate calibre with experience of working in football/sports development and in providing opportunities for individuals with a disability. An understanding of sports equity and disability football structures and pathways is also required.

You will need to be passionate about and committed to the development of disability 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 is required.

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

The post will be based at the County FA Offices in Midsomer Norton. The Somerset FA is due to relocate to Glastonbury in 2009 and the candidate will be based at these premises from this point.

The post is funded by The Football Foundation, The Somerset Football Association and other partners within Somerset and is a three year fixed term post until 31 July 2011. For further information on the role please phone James Watkins, County Development Manager, on 01761 410287.

Salary range £22,000 - £26,000

To apply, please forward a CV and a covering later with details of your current salary marked ‘Private and Confidential’ to: County Development Manager, Somerset County Football Association, 30 North Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2QD.

The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday 20 June 2008.

Interviews will take place on Monday 30 June 2008.

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