Norfolk County FA is the not-for-profit, Governing Body of football in Norfolk. Founded in 1881, it governs, regulates and develops grassroots football across the County, sitting under the umbrella of The FA.

As well as Governing and Developing the local game from our County Headquarters in Norwich, Norfolk FA operates two Football Development Centres in Norwich, The FDC and The FDC Open, that offer great value pitch hire and a variety of other services to grassroots clubs and local communities.

We are proud to be a forward-thinking Association with the development of Norfolk Football at the heart of what we do.

We are looking to recruit a passionate and innovative individual with a strong desire to develop grassroots football on a permanent full-time basis.  Reporting directly to the Deputy CEO, this role will focus on developing both grassroots football facilities and England Accredited grassroots clubs.

Our new Clubs and Facilities Officer will develop and manage positive relationships with 2 and 3-start England Accredited clubs, utilising insight and reporting to conduct pathway gap analysis and identifying facility development opportunities within the Thriving Community Club framework.

The new role will also involve providing support to applicants accessing Football Foundation Small Grants, and activating priority projects for Football Foundation investment via Local Football Facility Plans, specifically grass pitch improvements. 

The successful applicant will have experience and understanding of how grassroots organisations operate as well as knowledge of grassroots football structures. Previous experience developing grassroots football facilities and an understanding of working with volunteers effectively is advantageous.
 

Please find below the job pack for the role which includes a full job description and person specification. 

If you feel you demonstrate the necessary, experience, skills and attributes required to fulfil the criteria for this exciting role, we would welcome your application.

Applications must be submitted using the links within the job pack by no later than 5pm on Thursday 10th October 2024. A separate covering letter and CV should be emailed to Nina.Buckingham@NorfolkFA.com at the time of your form submission.  

Interviews for the position will take place in person at The FDC on Friday 18th October 2024. Please be advised that alternative dates for interview may be considered, subject to circumstance. 

Candidates selected for interview will be notified, via email, no later than Friday 11th October 2024. Should you not receive any correspondence from us by this date this means that unfortunately you have not been selected for interview. 

If you have any questions or queries regarding the roles, please contact Ian Grange, Deputy CEO & Head of Facilities, at Norfolk FA, by emailing Ian.Grange@Norfolkfa.com.

We look forward to receiving your completed application.

Norfolk County Football Association embraces the diversity of Norfolk Football and promotes equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Norfolk County FA is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through The FA DBS process. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.