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Whatever your skills, experience or background, you’ll fit right in here. You can help support and deliver all levels of the game, from grassroots to when the England teams walk out at Wembley. You can work on harnessing the power of football, to bring people together, remove barriers and be a force for good.
Explore our wide range of opportunities at all levels, across the whole organisation and help us create flexible, inclusive and accessible opportunities for all.
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COMMERCIAL
Across all levels, from grassroots right up to the England team, we find and work with the right commercial partners to help fund the game. We sell our broadcast rights, engage sponsors and manage the retail parts of our business and the tours of Wembley Stadium so we can maximise the FA’s revenue, both at home and internationally.
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MARKETING
Using our brands, we work with fans, players and those who make the game happen to make sure we have great content to share and to build our customer base with exceptional engagement. Part of the wider Marketing, Communications and Corporate Affairs (MCC) department, we cover everything from bringing our fans along our England team’s journey, to getting a girl to play football for the first time at a Weetabix Wildcats event, or enhancing the brand perception of our competitions. We're able to connect directly with tens of millions of football fans, participants and enablers which continues to inspire the nation and grow football in England.
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FINANCE
The Finance team works with every part of the FA, managing all things money. That means ensuring business plans and budgets are kept on track, getting the right suppliers on board – and enabling investment in the game where it needs it most. From strategy and insights, to day-to-day, this team’s about more than numbers. They’re helping decide the game.
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LEGAL AND GOVERNANCE
Working to protect the integrity of football, this team supports the FA as a business, while acting as a regulator both on and off the field. They get involved in everything from behaviour and regulations on the pitch, to checking contracts – and to ensuring young people can enjoy the game in a safe environment.
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
The IR team oversees our relationships in international football, notably with FIFA, UEFA, the confederations and their member association to build and nurture relationships through partnership initiatives, knowledge-sharing and hosting international delegations. It seeks to maximise leadership opportunities, giving English football a voice in key decisions which affect the game, and to put the FA in the strongest possible position to win tournament bids. IR supports all areas of the organisation which operate internationally, optimising opportunities to positively enhance our brand and reputation around the world.
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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Technology is key to the FA’s transformation. From supporting grassroots via our day-to-day digital presence, to using data-led insights to drive the game – to developing future-focused platforms for professional football – our Digital Technology team is central to our future.
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COMMUNICATIONS & CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Part of our wider Marketing, Communications and Corporate Affairs (MCC) department, this team promotes our positive impact on football, from grassroots to the professional game. Working closely with national and international media, they create innovative campaigns and liaise with the media to ensure our message is understood and well received. Our Corporate Affairs team develops and communicates our public policy messaging across the entire FA portfolio.
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HR
It’s not just on the pitch that we nurture great talent. Our HR team is responsible for recruiting and developing great people across the organisation, and driving a healthy, inclusive culture where everyone feels they can grow to be their best.
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TECHNICAL
We zero in on all aspects of men’s and women’s elite performance – including para football, the elite format of disability football that runs parallel to the mainstream game – so we can help England teams to win tournaments. Our team manages everything from identifying talent to the development and coaching of multi-disciplinary teams throughout the age groups, up to our Senior England teams.
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FOOTBALL OPERATIONS
This team handles the day-to-day running and administration of the professional game – from making it easy for players to register, to regulating the game through licencing leagues and developing referees. They also help deliver world class competitions like the FA Cup and Women’s FA Cup.
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FA EDUCATION
From first-time coaches to the big names operating at pro-level, we provide the English game with a workforce that reflects and inspires everyone who plays the game. Our team designs and delivers the coaching pathway, and manages coaching badge qualifications, to raise the bar for our national game.
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GRASSROOTS
Grassroots football is any football where the main driver is the love of the game and all the social and health benefits from playing, coaching, refereeing and volunteering. Essentially, this covers all nonprofessional and non-elite football. It is responsible for development across male, female and disability football; harnessing the club network, workforce, volunteers and facility infrastructure across the country.
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CLUB WEMBLEY
Delivering world-class, high-end experiences for our members and clients, this team offers all kinds of hospitality and premium packages, in the purpose-built spaces of our iconic national stadium.
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WEMBLEY STADIUM OPERATIONS
Looking after our world class venue, the team is in charge of making sure everything is safe and operationally ready. From day-to-day maintenance and perfecting pitches for matches to overseeing world-class music concerts, flagship NFL events and facilities upgrades, they’re custodians of Wembley Stadium, the home of football.
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ST. GEORGE’S PARK OPERATIONS
Built in 2012, St. George's Park is the home of England’s national football teams and FA Education. Looking after our world class venue, the team is in charge of the 14 outdoor pitches, including a replica of the Wembley surface and hosts a suite of rehabilitation and sports science areas, St. George’s Park provides world-class facilities for the England teams ahead of international fixtures and is the home of England Football Learning where FA Education delivers all national coach education courses.
Learn more about St. George's ParkNot everyone is. We welcome all kinds of perspectives here, and there are so many opportunities to choose from across the FA. See some of our projects here that go beyond football.
Yes. The FA is a far-reaching organisation with many different divisions, from head office strategy and support, to working on-the-ground in the community. Whatever your experience, skills or background, you’ll find something for you. Check out our live roles.
Unless it’s a role requiring specialist football knowledge, then no… just be you. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
Yes, absolutely. No matter your background or beliefs, we want you to feel like you belong here. Find out more about our game-changing commitment to inclusivity and representation.
We’ve made it our mission to make the FA a place which welcomes women and men equally. More and more women and girls are now able to access and enjoy football, and we’re reflecting this in our own internal culture. In fact, it might surprise you to hear that we have more women executive directors than men. As Lucy Wellings, Senior Lead of Women’s Club Development says, “It takes working here to understand how magical this place can be.”
The FA is dedicated to serving the English game for the benefit of everyone who loves, watches and plays football. We play an integral role in driving positive changes across English football as we strive to best serve the game on and off the pitch.
UP YOUR GAME
Having a winning team means making sure everyone of us has access to what we need to become the best we can be in our role.
Part of our commitment to that means making sure you have plenty of opportunities to learn every day, with support, coaching and mentoring from those around you. But we also run a whole range of learning and development programmes for individuals, specific teams and the organisation as a whole.
Reaching your full potential isn’t just about having the right skills though, it’s also about connecting and ensuring you are physically and mentally at your best.
That’s why we have also designed a series of training & education programs to support you in managing your own mental health & wellbeing as well as supporting others.
We care deeply about the wellbeing of all our people and are committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to flourish.
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1. Professional Development
In-house training courses are just one way we help you to upskill.
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2. Sponsored Development
If you need formal education to thrive in your role, we may be able to provide additional support.
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3. Volunteering
Use additional leave days to volunteer in the community or with a charity.
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4. Study Leave
Studying takes time, that’s why, where and when appropriate, we offer up to five days paid study leave to help you be your best.
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