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Suicide Prevention Programme Manager

Division: Human Resources

Location: National Football Centre, St George's Park

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract, Full-time

Closing Date: 8 November 2026

Suicide Prevention Programme Manager - 12 month fixed term contract

The FA has launched an ambitious Suicide Prevention Plan designed to strengthen prevention, awareness, intervention and support within our own organisation and across grassroots football communities.

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the first phase of delivery across grassroots football. Working alongside County FAs, community clubs, specialist partners and internal stakeholders, you will transform strategy into meaningful action, helping create safer, more supportive football environments for communities across England.

This is a unique opportunity to lead an innovative programme at the intersection of football, wellbeing and social impact, delivering tangible change in communities where football can play a vital role in building connection, resilience and support.

What will you be doing?

You will be responsible for leading the design, implementation and evaluation of the grassroots delivery programme, including:

• Developing and managing the implementation plan for the grassroots element of The FA's Suicide Prevention Plan.

• Working with specialist partners, including Chasing the Stigma, to translate evidence-based approaches into practical delivery models.

• Identifying and engaging priority clubs and communities using available insight and data.

• Embedding suicide prevention plans within selected grassroots football clubs.

• Supporting the rollout of suicide prevention awareness and training across participating clubs.

• Developing and promoting resources, guidance and signposting materials that improve access to support.

• Building strong relationships with County FAs, community clubs, health partners and wider stakeholders.

• Designing community-led initiatives that strengthen protective factors and increase local awareness of available support.

• Monitoring progress, capturing impact and identifying opportunities to scale the programme.

• Supporting the expansion of the programme towards a long-term ambition of reaching 1,000 thriving community clubs.

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• Experience leading complex programmes, projects or community initiatives from design through to implementation.

• Experience working within mental health, wellbeing, public health, community development, sport for development, social impact or related sectors.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership management skills.

• Experience influencing and engaging diverse audiences across multiple organisations.

• Ability to translate strategic objectives into practical delivery plans.

• Experience using insight and data to inform decision making and prioritisation.

• Excellent communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills.

• Strong project management and organisational skills.

Beneficial to have:

• Knowledge of suicide prevention, mental health promotion or wellbeing frameworks.

• Experience working with community organisations, charities or volunteer networks.

• Experience delivering programmes within sport, education, health or local communities.

• Knowledge of safeguarding and wellbeing approaches.

• Relevant programme management or public health qualification.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.

• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Private medical cover funded by The FA.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract)

  A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Finance Director

Division: Finance

Location: Wembley Stadium

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent

Closing Date: 8 November 2026

Finance Director

THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (THE FA)

An exceptional opportunity to shape financial leadership at the heart of English football.

The Football Association (FA) has partnered exclusively with Ruebik to appoint its next Finance Director.

Together, we are delivering an inclusive search to find an exceptional finance leader who will bring fresh perspectives, commercial insight and outstanding leadership to The FA and help shape the future of the national game.

About The FA

Football has the power to inspire, unite and create lasting impact. The FA develops and governs the game in England from grassroots football to the national teams, Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park and reinvests its significant revenues to help the game grow at every level. As it continues to evolve as a modern, ambitious organisation, it is seeking an outstanding Finance Director to join its senior leadership team.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Deputy CEO and working closely with the Executive Team and Board, you will lead The FA's finance function in a complex organisation with diverse revenue streams, significant commercial partnerships and substantial investment in the future of the game.

This is a role for someone who looks beyond the numbers: turning complex financial information into clear, practical insight, building trusted relationships and ensuring strong financial stewardship and commercial ambition underpin everything The FA does. You will:

Lead strategically: act as a trusted adviser to the Deputy CEO, Executive Team and Board, informing and constructively challenging key decisions and supporting major investments with sound commercial judgement.

Drive planning and performance: lead planning, forecasting and long-term financial strategy, strengthening reporting so leaders can make confident, data-led decisions.

Safeguard governance and operations: ensure robust control, governance and reporting; oversee treasury, tax and risk; and modernise systems, processes and ways of working.

Champion people and culture: lead, develop and inspire a high-performing finance team, build a strong leadership pipeline and shape a collaborative, inclusive approach to financial leadership.
 

ABOUT YOU

You are a commercially astute finance leader who combines technical excellence with strategic insight and influential, people-focused leadership. You may currently be a Finance Director, Director of Finance, Deputy Finance Director or divisional finance leader in a large, complex organisation or an accomplished Head of Finance ready for a broader leadership remit. You will bring:

Substantial finance leadership in a large, multi-stakeholder environment, with credibility across planning, control, governance, treasury and risk.
A track record of partnering with senior executives to influence strategic and commercial decisions, driving transformation or significant business improvement.
Strong commercial and analytical capability, balancing long-term ambition with operational delivery and sound financial judgement.
Outstanding communication skills and the ability to build trust with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Experience developing high-performing teams and building positive, inclusive cultures.
Above all, you are emotionally intelligent, curious and resilient comfortable with complexity, values-led and genuinely connected to The FA's mission and football's wider social impact.

WHY THE FA?

Few finance leadership roles offer this scale, influence and sense of purpose. This is a chance to shape decisions that extend far beyond the balance sheet, influence the future of English football and help steward an organisation that reinvests millions into the game every year.

A leadership role where commercial impact and meaningful purpose go hand in hand.

Football is for everyone and so is this opportunity. The FA is committed to building diverse teams and welcomes people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We value the difference you bring, and we know exceptional candidates may not meet every requirement listed. If you believe you could make a significant contribution, we would love to hear from you.

INTERESTED IN MAKING AN IMPACT?

If you are an ambitious, commercially minded finance leader ready to help shape the future of English football, we would welcome a conversation.

To express your interest or learn more about the opportunity, please contact Usha Quraishi – usha.quraishi@ruebik.com 

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.

• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Private medical cover funded by The FA.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract)

  A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Learning & Development Advisor

Division: Human Resources

Location: Wembley Stadium / National Football Centre, St. George's Park

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent

Closing Date: 8 November 2026

At The FA, we're committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop and perform at their best.

As part of our Talent team, Learning & Development plays a critical role in helping colleagues build skills, grow their careers and contribute to the future success of football in England. We're on an exciting journey to evolve our learning offer, introduce new development opportunities and create a stronger culture of continuous learning across the organisation.

We're now looking for a Learning & Development Advisor to join us and help bring this ambition to life.

The role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a learning professional who is passionate about helping people develop and grow.

Working closely with the Learning & Development Manager, you'll support the design, delivery and continuous improvement of our learning and development offer. You'll play a key role in increasing engagement with learning, developing new programmes and creating opportunities that help colleagues build skills, broaden their experience and achieve their career aspirations.

From supporting the implementation of a new learning platform to helping establish a coaching and mentoring framework, you'll contribute to a wide range of initiatives that shape how learning is experienced across The FA.

What you'll be doing:

• Create engaging learning and development initiatives that support organisational and individual capability.

• Promote and communicate the L&D offer, driving awareness, participation and engagement across the organisation.

• Manage the planning, coordination and evaluation of learning programmes and events.

• Support the implementation and optimisation of our learning management system and wider learning technology, helping to embed more blended learning solutions.

• Input to the design of learning solutions, workshops and development activities, increasing the amount of learning delivered internally.

• Help develop and embed a coaching and mentoring framework that supports career growth and knowledge sharing.

• Support the development of apprenticeship and early careers opportunities for both new and existing employees.

• Contribute to learning pathways and mandatory training frameworks, including solutions for our casual workforce.

• Facilitate internal development opportunities, including mentoring, projects and cross-functional experiences that broaden capability and careers.

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and external partners to ensure learning solutions deliver meaningful impact.

• Use data to evaluate programmes and continually improve the L&D offer.

What we're looking for:

• Experience supporting or delivering learning and development initiatives within a professional environment.

• Strong communication and skills, with the ability to engage colleagues at all levels.

• Experience designing, adapting or delivering learning content.

• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Commercial awareness, with the ability to monitor budgets and interpret financial information.

• Confidence using learning systems and technology to enhance the learner experience.

• A collaborative and proactive approach, with a passion for helping others develop.

• Curiosity, creativity and a continuous improvement mindset.

Important note to candidates

We are open to the successful candidate being based at either Wembley Stadium or St George's Park. 

There will be occasions when you will be required to travel to the alternative office, as well as attend training venues from time to time, including locations in central London. 

Flexibility and willingness to travel will therefore be essential to support the needs of the business and wider team.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to play a significant role in shaping the future of learning and development at The FA.

You'll work on a broad range of initiatives, from learning technology and apprenticeships to coaching, mentoring and internal mobility, helping to create meaningful development opportunities for colleagues across the organisation. You'll be part of an ambitious Talent team and have the chance to build, influence and innovate as we continue to evolve our people development offer.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.

• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Private medical cover funded by The FA.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract)

  A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

UEFA B Fitness Casual Coach Developer

Division: FA Learning

Location: National Football Centre, St George's Park

Vacancy Type: Casual Contract

Closing Date: 8 November 2026

The FA is looking for experienced and passionate Coach Developers to help shape the next generation of football fitness coaches.  As a Coach Developer for the UEFA B Fitness Diploma, you will bring learning to life through engaging multi-modal delivery, helping coaches build the knowledge and practical skills to develop football-specific fitness in the modern game. This is an exciting opportunity to share your expertise, inspire continued learning and make a meaningful impact on coaches within their own environments.

What you'll be doing:

• Support learners in linking online learning with face-to-face components, delivering an effective learning environment using a range of approaches to meet the needs of the learners. 

• Apply FA Learning principles to activity design and delivery, ensuring it helps the coach transfer knowledge into their context with effective feedback.

• Support understanding of the role specific requirements of a fitness coach, contextualising in learners own setting using an inquiry-based approach whilst aiding the learner's reflective thinking.

• Deliver effective and engaging practical sessions that meet learners' needs, demonstrating excellent understanding of technical and tactical concepts aligned to the contexts of the coaches' work.

• Support coaches in their own environment and use observations to support meaningful, individualised coach development.

• Build high levels of rapport with learners, creating a learning environment where learners feel comfortable to share and discuss.

• Enthuse learners to want to continue learning beyond the formal aspects of the qualification

• Conduct yourself in the manner intended and in line with the FA's Coach Developer Code of Conduct

• Maintain mandatory training requirements, ensuring they are in date at all times

• Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.

• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role. Casual work is conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory DBS check result, which will be fairly considered on a case-by-case basis, in line with legislation and government guidance.

What we're looking for:

• Sport Science or Strength & Conditioning degree.

• 7+ years' experience in the professional game.

• Knowledge of adult learning principles.

• Experience and knowledge of creating an inclusive delivery environment.

• Relevant knowledge across the coach development framework.

• Experience of responding to the developmental needs of individual coaches.

• Competent use of learning technology.

• FA Level 2 in Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF)*

• FA Safeguarding Children* & FA DBS*

*Can be attained once successful in appointment.

Beneficial to have:

• Level 3 (UEFA B) in Coaching Football.

• Experience of delivering online learning to groups of learners.

• Actively working with players in a coaching capacity within the last 12 months.

• Experience of assessment in the workplace or formal educational settings.

• Experience of delivering to adults in an education setting.

• Knowledge of FA Learning Principles.

Important note to candidates

We are open to the successful candidate being based at either Wembley Stadium or St George's Park. 

There will be occasions when you will be required to travel to the alternative office, as well as attend training venues from time to time, including locations in central London. 

Flexibility and willingness to travel will therefore be essential to support the needs of the business and wider team.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to play a significant role in shaping the future of learning and development at The FA.

You'll work on a broad range of initiatives, from learning technology and apprenticeships to coaching, mentoring and internal mobility, helping to create meaningful development opportunities for colleagues across the organisation. You'll be part of an ambitious Talent team and have the chance to build, influence and innovate as we continue to evolve our people development offer.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.

• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Private medical cover funded by The FA.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract)

  A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Maintenance Supervisor

Role: Maintenance Supervisor 

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week including evenings and weekends

Location: American Express Stadium, Brighton and American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Deadline Day: 10 November 2026

Interview Dates: Monday 23 November 2026

Brighton & Hove Albion FC is a professional football club competing at the highest level of football on a global stage. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, continuous improvement, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.

Be the game-changer our team needs

Behind every matchday experience, elite training session and world-class venue operation is a dedicated maintenance and facilities team ensuring our environment remains world-class. To support the continued growth of our maintenance operations across our venues, we are introducing a brand-new role who will supervise and mentor our on-site maintenance technicians and trade apprentices, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture. You will utilise computerised maintenance management systems (currently 24/7 CMMS) to log, assign, track and close work orders, assets, inspections and defect reports.

Could this be you?

We are seeking a motivated, hands-on supervisory professional who thrives in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment. You will be a natural problem solver who leads by example, maintains composure under pressure and takes pride in delivering exceptional work. You will have an all-round building maintenance knowledge (building fabric, MEP services, HVAC, BMS). Ideally you will have experience working within large, multi-functional, high-occupancy venues or sports facilities. 

Ready to make an impact? 

Discover your potential, our culture and your future perks by clicking here to view the recruitment pack.

To ensure we get the best out of you in the recruitment process, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments. Please contact teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com. 

Wembley Stadium Grounds Apprentice - 2 Year Fixed Term Contract

Division: Wembley Stadium

Location: Wembley Stadium

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract, Full-time

Closing Date: 12 November 2026

The FA believes football has the power to unite communities, promote wellbeing, and inspire positive change.

The apprenticeship programme offers an entry into a rewarding career at The FA and an excellent opportunity to develop skills and gain experience within a supportive, inclusive and diverse organisation.

In the exciting role of Wembley Grounds Apprentice you will work proactively with the Grounds Team to provide elite standard playing surfaces to the highest of standards for all events hosted on the iconic Wembley Stadium playing surface, and seasonal Turf Farm works.

You will be employed on a two year fixed term contract, and will study towards a Level 2 Sports Turf  Operative qualification with Myerscough College (tutors will visit you at Wembley).

You will be contractually based at Wembley Stadium full time. 

Please note that due to the nature of the role this position does not offer hybrid working.

Want to learn more about working on the Wembley Grounds Team? Watch the video featured in this advert to hear directly from the team. A downloadable transcript is also available at the bottom of the advert.

What you'll be doing:

• Ensure the continued daily delivery of the pitch maintenance program in conjunction with the Head Of Grounds and Grounds Team to maintain all playing surfaces year-round to an elite level as laid down by governing bodies such as the FA, UEFA, FIFA, NFL, RFU and RFL.

• Support the playing surface schedule with the Grounds Team to ensure there are adequate facilities for all the multi-use events Wembley host.

• Maintain all pitch equipment (in ground/portable and mechanical) in line with manufactures safety standards to ensure optimum operation at all times.

• In conjunction with the Grounds Team ensure all grounds operational tasks are completed to the highest of standards.

• Contribute to the continued development of the ground team to ensure a continual improvement of their knowledge and professional experience.

• In conjunction with the Grounds Team, support and engage with pitch contractors as required to ensure renovation & maintenance of surfaces are carried out in line with the pitch management strategy & as dictated by the Wembley schedule or Turf Farm.

• Support and maintain a safe working environment for all Wembley Team and users, this includes but is not limited to a H&S program, ongoing equipment maintenance program, regular communications regarding pitch works and treatments

• Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained.

• As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What we're looking for:

To be eligible you must meet the following criteria:

• Live within England and have lived within the UK for the last 3 consecutive years

• Must not be in full time education at the start of your apprenticeship

• Must be at least 16 years of age

• If aged 16-18 you will need to have maths and English at grade 4/C and have the certification for this. If not, you will need to sit Functional Skills Level 2 as part of the programme

• Must not hold a similar or higher qualification in the same area of study

This is a developmental role, so we do not require you to have lots of prior experience, however the following would be beneficial:

• Basic understanding of growing grass and interested in the Grounds Industry.

• Basic understanding of the codes of sport Wembley host.

• Understanding of a multi-use venue.

• A willingness to contribute to your continued development is key.

• An enthusiastic approach to learning.

• Good time keeping

• Happy to work outdoors in all weathers

• A sports fan in general

• Be flexible with working hours

• Basic knowledge of football pitch construction.

• Basic knowledge of pitch operations pre and post match/training.

• Previous experience in sports turf industry. Any Sports surface

• Use of any type of machinery related sports turf maintenance

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.

• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Private medical cover funded by The FA.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract)

  A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Medical Delivery Lead

Division: FA Learning

Location: National Football Centre, St George's Park

Closing Date: 12 November 2026

Help shape the delivery of medical education across English football

The FA is seeking a passionate and highly organised Medical Delivery Lead to lead the operational planning and delivery of our national medical education programmes. From supporting and developing a talented delivery team to coordinating high-quality learning experiences across St. George's Park, clubs, universities and other locations, you'll play a key role in ensuring medical education is delivered consistently and effectively. If you're a collaborative leader who enjoys turning strategy into action and creating outstanding experiences for learners and tutors, this could be the opportunity for you.

What you'll be doing:

Leadership and People Management 

• Lead and support the Medical Delivery Coordinators, setting clear objectives, priorities and expectations. 

• Set clear priorities, allocate resources effectively and ensure delivery activity is aligned to programme requirements.

• Provide regular coaching, feedback and development support, creating an inclusive and collaborative team environment. 

• Work with the Medical Team and Learning Delivery Lead on supporting workforce planning, performance, development and resourcing.

• Contribute to wider Learning Delivery priorities, planning activity and shared ways of working.

Planning and Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end operational planning of medical courses and events across St George's Park, clubs, universities and external locations, including Medical away days.

• Oversee the coordination of applications, shortlisting, dates, venues, learner communications, tutor requirements, equipment, assessments, results and certification.

• Ensure delivery plans are clear, achievable and supported by appropriate resources and contingency arrangements.

• Work with the Senior Medical Lead and medical course leads to translate medical education strategy and pathway priorities into deliverable operational plans.

• Work with relevant teams to ensure courses are planned and delivered within agreed budgets.

• Provide on-course leadership and support, resolving operational issues and protecting the learner and tutor experience.

Customer Service and Communication

• Build effective relationships with internal teams and external partners involved in medical education delivery. 

• Provide clear and timely communication so stakeholders understand plans, responsibilities and next steps. 

• Provide excellent customer service and support to course tutors and learners

• Outstanding customer service throughout learner journey from pre-course enquiry through to post-course certification.

Quality and Learner Experience

• Ensure courses and events are delivered in line with agreed programme requirements, policies and relevant accreditation standards. 

• Maintain effective processes for learner applications, communications, administration, assessments, results and certification. 

• Ensure learners and tutors receive a consistent, responsive and high-quality service. 

• Use learner, tutor and stakeholder feedback to improve the delivery experience. 

• Monitor delivery progress, readiness, learner experience and recurring operational issues. 

• Maintain visibility of key delivery risks, dependencies and actions, escalating where appropriate. 

• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve consistency across medical delivery.

Professional Relationships

• Develop positive working relationships with internal and external key stakeholders including  the teams across FA Learning and the wider FA where relevant, working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for all

• Execute additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities

• Work collaboratively across functions, understanding how priorities, risks and decisions in one area can influence outcomes elsewhere

• Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained.

What we're looking for:

Essential

• Proven experience of planning and delivering learning events or programmes across multiple locations, coordinating logistics, venues, resources and administration to provide a high-quality learner experience.

• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, processes and procedures effectively within a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

• Excellent relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with and influence a range of internal and external stakeholders while delivering outstanding customer service.

• Strong leadership and people management skills, including setting priorities, supporting team performance, coaching and providing constructive feedback.

• Confident using Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, Excel, Outlook and Word, with a collaborative approach to team working.

• A flexible approach to working, including the ability to work evenings when required.

Beneficial

• Experience working within a sporting, educational or medical environment, with an interest in developing strong relationships across the medical pathway in football.

• Experience managing budgets, risks and contingency planning when delivering events or learning programmes.

• Experience using learning management systems, project management tools and digital technology to plan, track and improve programme delivery.

• Strong analytical and continuous improvement skills, with experience of reviewing data, evaluating processes and streamlining services or procedures.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and/or experience using Microsoft Copilot.

Interviews are to take place on the 19th of November at the National Football Centre, St George's Park.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.

• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Private medical cover funded by The FA.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract)

  A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Chief Technology Officer

Division: Digital Technology

Location: Wembley Stadium

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent

Closing Date: 13 November 2026

Chief Technology Officer

The Football Association is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to shape and lead the next chapter of our technology strategy.

As the national governing body in football, The FA plays a unique role in overseeing and developing the game across England, from grassroots football through to the elite game. Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park sit at the heart of our operations, alongside an organisation with significant reach, complexity and opportunity.

With a strong core commercial model and an increasingly digital-first future, we have an exciting opportunity to use technology, data and AI to transform how we operate and engage our audiences and unlock new sources of revenue growth.

The opportunity

Reporting to the CEO and operating as a key member of the executive team, the Chief Technology Officer will define and deliver an ambitious, organisation-wide technology vision that supports operational excellence, audience engagement and sustainable revenue growth.

This is a broad and influential leadership role encompassing technology strategy, data, AI, infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity and innovation. Working closely with leaders across The FA, you will ensure that technology investment is focused on the priorities that will make the greatest difference to the organisation, our stakeholders and fans and ensure The FA can innovate responsibly and operate effectively at scale.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for an accomplished technology executive with the strategic judgement, commercial perspective and leadership credibility to operate effectively at Board and executive level.

• A strong track record of developing and delivering technology strategies within a complex, consumer-facing or multi-stakeholder organisation.

• The commercial and financial acumen to connect technology investment to organisational performance, customer experience and revenue growth.

• Experience of leading significant transformation across enterprise technology, digital products, data, infrastructure and cloud-based environments.

• Strong understanding of AI and its application across software, product development and organisational processes, alongside robust governance and risk management.

• The ability to create clarity from competing priorities and translate business needs into a focused, scalable and deliverable roadmap.

• Deep appreciation of cybersecurity, data protection, regulatory compliance and the importance of organisational resilience.

• Experience of building strong internal capability while selecting and managing technology suppliers and strategic partners effectively.

• A record of building and leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams through change.

• The communication and influencing skills to engage credibly with the Board, executive colleagues and a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

You will be forward-looking, intellectually curious and comfortable balancing innovation with risk. You do not need to have worked in football previously, but you will bring a strong understanding of consumer, data and digital ecosystems, together with a genuine interest in the role technology can play in shaping the future of sport and entertainment.

Why join The FA?

Few leadership roles offer the opportunity to influence an organisation with the reach, profile and social significance of The FA.

This is an opportunity to help shape how football is supported, experienced and developed across England, while leading a modern technology function capable of serving the organisation today and enabling its ambitions for the future.

We welcome applications from leaders with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

The FA is working with Ivy Street as its executive search partner for this appointment. Please contact contact@ivystreet.net if you wish to express an interest in this opportunity.

Further information about the application and selection process will be provided as part of the candidate materials.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.

• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Private medical cover funded by The FA.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract)

  A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Non-Executive Director

Non-Executive Director - to help develop the county association business.

Non-executive director - application pack

This is an exciting time to get involved in football as we work closely with The FA to deliver lasting impact at the grassroots level.

In this role, you will:

• Help shape the vision, strategy, and future of football in Somerset.

• Contribute to key decisions on policies, plans, and financial investments.

• Ensure the game thrives in a way that is inclusive, diverse, and accessible to all

At Somerset FA, we believe in Football for All, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunities organisation.

Ready to play your part in shaping the future of the beautiful game? Apply today and join a team that’s committed to making football in Somerset the best it can be!

Applications are open until Friday 13th November 2026. Interview dates TBC.

We actively encourage applications from under represented demographics and those who share our vision of a game free from discrimination.

Please read the application pack below carefully before applying for either role.

Please send a CV and a short cover letter (max 1 page) addressed to Somerset FA CEO, Jon Pike (details below), telling us which of the two roles you’re applying for, why it appeals to you and what you will bring to the Board

All applications should be sent to - jonathan.pike@somersetfa.com 

Chair, Football Regulatory Authority (FRA)

Division: CEO and Chair's Office

Location: Home based

Closing Date: 15 November 2026

Chair, Football Regulatory Authority (FRA)

Help Shape the Future of Football Governance and Regulation

The Football Association is seeking an outstanding individual to Chair the Football Regulatory Authority (FRA).

The FRA oversees key disciplinary, regulatory and rulemaking matters that help safeguard the integrity of football in England and shape the framework within which the game operates.

Providing independent leadership, the Chair will foster constructive challenge, build consensus across a diverse group of Commissioners and ensure the FRA delivers fair, credible and timely decisions on matters of significant importance to the game.

Interested candidates should contact Odgers directly via www.odgers.com/97035. Please do not contact The FA directly as it may delay consideration.

What is the FRA?

The FRA is a body with disciplinary, regulatory and rule-making functions in relation to football in England. The FRA has twelve Commissioners. Four are elected by representatives from the professional game, four are elected by representatives from the national game and the remaining four members are independent.

The FRA's key responsibilities include the following:

• Reviewing amendments to FA Rules and Regulations – changes to FA Rules and Regulations are discussed and reviewed by the FRA and then submitted to the other relevant FA bodies for final approval.

• Monitoring compliance with FA Rules and Regulations - FRA members are provided with updates on compliance with FA Rules and Regulations and members are invited to provide input on current themes and issues in the regulation of football.

• Reviewing the composition and suitability of The FA Judicial Panel – the FRA is responsible for approving members of The FA's Judicial Panel (the panel which judges The FA's disciplinary cases).

The Role

As Chair you will be responsible for ensuring the FRA operates with credibility, integrity and effectiveness, enabling robust and balanced consideration of the regulatory matters that come before it.

Working with other FRA Commissioners from a range of professional and football backgrounds, you will:

• create the conditions for constructive challenge and rigorous debate, ensuring decisions are informed by a wide range of perspectives and expertise;

• build consensus amongst experienced and influential stakeholders;

• oversee the efficient operation of the committee, ensuring matters are considered appropriately and decisions are reached within agreed timescales;

• act as a trusted and respected figure maintaining confidence amongst stakeholders whilst remaining independent;

• provide appropriate scrutiny and challenge to The FA where necessary, whilst fostering productive and constructive relationships; and

• contribute your own insight, expertise and judgement to discussions on significant regulatory and governance matters affecting the game.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an accomplished Chair with the judgement and credibility to lead a decision-making body operating at the heart of English football.

You will have previous experience chairing a board, committee, regulatory body or similar governance forum where balanced decision-making, stakeholder management and independent judgement were critical to success.

You may have gained this experience within sport, law, regulation, policing, the judiciary, government or another highly regulated environment.

Most importantly, you will bring the following.

• A proven track record of successfully chairing complex boards, committees or regulatory bodies.

• Exceptional judgement and the ability to balance competing interests whilst maintaining fairness and objectivity.

• The credibility and presence to influence and command the respect of senior stakeholders.

• Strong governance instincts and a clear understanding of the role of independent oversight.

• The ability to facilitate thoughtful debate and unite diverse viewpoints behind collective decisions.

• Experience navigating sensitive, high-profile or reputationally significant issues.

• Courage, independence and integrity, coupled with sound judgement on when to challenge and when to support.

• A genuine commitment to the long-term interests and integrity of football.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to influence a sport of national significance. As Chair of the FRA, you will help shape the regulatory framework that underpins English football, contribute to decisions that protect the integrity of the game and work alongside respected leaders from across sport and beyond. It is a rare opportunity to apply your experience to matters of genuine importance while making a lasting contribution to the future of football in England.

Time Commitment

The commitment is designed to be manageable alongside existing professional responsibilities:

• Six meetings per year with roughly half of those meetings taking place at Wembley Stadium. Meetings typically last around two hours.

• Approximately one day of preparation and reading is required ahead of each meeting.

• Ad hoc engagement may occasionally be required between meetings.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The FA is committed to building a diverse and inclusive game and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from groups that are currently underrepresented within senior governance and regulatory appointments.

Ticketing Systems Coordinator

Role: Ticketing Systems Coordinator

Positions: 2

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Matchday working included (time in lieu accrued after 5 matches)

Location: American Express Stadium, Brighton

Contract Type: Permanent 

Deadline Day: 19 November 2026

Interview Dates: Pre-screen calls w/c 23 November 2026

Brighton & Hove Albion FC is a professional football club competing at the highest level of football on a global stage. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, continuous improvement, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.

Be the driving force behind the ultimate fan experience

We are looking for a passionate and tech-savvy Ticket Operations professional to help run the heartbeat of our club: the ticketing department. From Premier League clashes and European nights to the WSL and away days, you will be at the centre of the action, ensuring every supporter’s journey is seamless from the first click to the turnstile. 

In the role you will: 

• Master the fan journey from set-up to matchday. 

• Problem solve and support. 

• Generate vital sales and marketing reports. 

• Act as an in-house expert for ticketing. 

Experience that will help you thrive

You are a proactive problem-solver with a strong grasp of ticketing software, a commercial mindset, and a passion for creating an unforgettable, easy-to-navigate fan experience. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to step up on matchdays. 

We are looking for people who have a real passion for systems and finding solutions for system issues. 

Ready to make an impact? 

Discover your potential, our culture and your future perks by clicking here to view the recruitment pack.

To ensure we get the best out of you in the recruitment process, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments. Please contact teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com. 

Chief Executive Officer

Reports To – The EFL Board

The Role

The EFL is one of the world's most historic, respected and influential sporting organisations.

Seventy-two Clubs. Three divisions. Millions of supporters. Thousands of communities impacted through football.

The next CEO will inherit an organisation that is stronger than it was five years ago - financially, commercially, operationally and culturally. The challenge is not to reinvent the EFL - it is to build on that progress and lead the organisation through the next phase of its development.

It requires a leader who understands that football is about far more than ninety minutes on a Saturday afternoon. It is about communities, heritage, opportunity, competitiveness and sustainability. It is about protecting and strengthening the football pyramid whilst making sure that EFL Clubs can thrive in an increasingly complex and competitive environment.

The next CEO will work with the Board to define the EFL's future purpose and ambition, build alignment across its membership and provide inspirational leadership to employees, Clubs and stakeholders alike.

They will be a visible champion of the EFL, an exceptional relationship-builder, a credible strategic thinker and a leader capable of navigating some of the most important issues facing football today.

The Strategic Agenda

The next CEO will be expected to successfully lead the organisation through three defining strategic opportunities.

Securing Football's Future Financial Settlement

Working with the Premier League and wider stakeholders to establish a sustainable financial framework that supports the continued success of Clubs across the football pyramid.

Maximising Broadcast and Commercial Growth

Building on strong foundations and positioning the EFL to maximise future domestic and international media rights opportunities, particularly in high-growth territories including North America and emerging global markets.

Defining the Next Era of the EFL

Working with Clubs, the Board and stakeholders to determine how the League should evolve in response to regulatory change, shifting supporter expectations, new technologies and the future direction of professional football.

Governance and Values

The CEO will be the guardian of the League's reputation.

The successful candidate must demonstrate unwavering commitment to:

• Integrity

• Transparency

• Courage

• Inclusion

• Accountability

• Good governance

They will make sure decisions are made not simply because they are popular or expedient, but because they are right.

The successful candidate will understand that governance and commercial success are not competing priorities - they are mutually dependent.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Clubs

The CEO exists to serve and support the EFL's membership.

They will build trusted relationships with Club owners, Chairs and executives, understanding that while Clubs may have different priorities, they share a common interest in a strong, sustainable and successful League.

Shape the Future of English Football

The next CEO will represent the interests of the EFL at the highest levels of the game.

They will be the League's leading ambassador and negotiator, building influential relationships across football, government and business.

The successful candidate will recognise that influence is earned through credibility, trust and consistency.

Inspire the Organisation

The next CEO will inherit a highly engaged and committed workforce.

They will understand that organisational culture is a competitive advantage and that great results come from great people.

They will make sure the EFL remains an organisation where talented people want to work and are proud to contribute.

The Person

The successful candidate may have emerged from football administration, a sports governing body, rights-holding organisation, major commercial enterprise or another complex stakeholder environment.

What matters most is their ability to lead.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven success as a CEO or equivalent senior leader

• Experience operating within complex governance structures

• Experience of operating in a similarly complex stakeholder environment

• Strong commercial and strategic track record

• Evidence of leading organisational growth and transformation

• Strong experience working with Boards and non-executive stakeholders

• Demonstrable experience of leading through ambiguity, complexity and change

Important information to all applicants

Interested applicants should contact Excel Search & Advisory directly via efl@excelsm.com. Please do not contact EFL directly as it may delay consideration. The advert will remain live until midnight on Friday 20 November 2026.

The EFL is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We aim at all times to recruit the person most suited to the job and encourage candidates from all different backgrounds and identities to apply.