An exciting vacancy has arisen at the Wiltshire CFA.

Wiltshire County FA is seeking to recruit a Football Development Officer (encompassing Disability football) on a fixed term contract. This position reports directly to the County Development Manager and is responsible for developing and delivering a range of football activity in line with the Wiltshire County football plan and FA National Game Strategy, in particular focusing on Growth and Retention and Raising Standards targets. The post holder will also have a county wide lead on areas of disability football in Wiltshire.

The post holder will:-

- Support and develop new and existing clubs and leagues in relation to Charter Standard status.
- To drive The FA Youth Review activity in conjunction with leagues and clubs, which includes mini soccer and 9 v 9 provision.
- To maintain and grow participation in particular the transition from mini to youth and youth to adult football.
- Overall responsibility for the targets around Disability football.

To apply you should be of graduate calibre, have experience in sports development and an understanding of The FA’s National Game Strategy. The successful applicant will need to be passionate about and committed to the development of football at a local level, have a good understanding of league and club structures and coaching pathways. Be able to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

To read and download the job description please visit http://www.wiltshirefa.com

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Mike Benson, County Secretary on 01793 486047.

All successful candidates will undertake an enhanced CRB check.

Due to the expected volume of applications we will not be able to give individual feedback on unsuccessful applications. Only candidates invited to interview will be notified. If you do not hear anything by Friday 3 August you have been unsuccessful.

• Closing date for all applications is 12pm Thursday 26 July 2012.

• Interviews will be held on Wednesday 8 August 2012.

To formally apply, submit a CV and covering letter showing how you meet the essential criteria within the job description to the following email mike.benson@wiltsfa.com  stating in the subject line of your email Ref: FDO application.