London FA - Football Facilities and Investment Officer

Job description

London Football is looking to appoint a full - time Football Facilities & Investment Officer to deliver against its ambitious football facilities strategy.

London FA are looking for a Football Facilities and Investment Officer to support their current team in delivering investment into grassroots football facilities where it is needed most in the County. They are looking to appoint someone who is passionate about developing quality grassroots football facilities and supporting key partners in applying for funding.

London FA have big plans to improve grass pitches across London, and the role will play a big part in delivering this priority, ensuring that clubs and partners are able to access advice, support and funding through the Football Foundation Grass Pitch Improvement Programme. Many clubs require support in accessing grants for small scale projects. Under your guidance, you will help them through the maze of opportunities available in the county and nationally.

Headline details

Football Facilities & Investment Officer
London FA office, Wembley Stadium (flexible home working arrangements available)
£26,000

Key responsibilities

• Support delivery of all activities that ensure every affiliated football fixture is played on a 'good' quality pitch.
• Track the quantity and quality of football pitches and ground locations for affiliated fixtures.
• Ensure that the outcomes of each facility project are aligned to the Football Foundation measurement framework and the FA's Grassroots Football Strategy.
• Activate grass pitch and smaller projects from Local Football Facility Plans to generate enough demand and deliver against Football Foundation spend targets.
• To deliver post-award support, in partnership with the Football Foundation, across the portfolio of Football Foundation projects in London.
• To support the activation and implementation of the Football Foundation's Playzone programme, engaging with Local Authorities, Professional Club Community Sports Trusts and wider community groups.
• Support the delivery of support days to each Football Foundation applicant around the Grass Pitch Improvement Programme and Small Grants Programme.
• Support applicants to develop their football development plans to enable them to apply successfully for funding.
• Ensure appropriate 3G facilities are active on the Football Foundation Pitch Register

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Application Process

If you would like to apply for the role, please download and complete the application form . Please email your completed application form (no CVs) to [email protected] no later than Sunday 29th November 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted the week beginning 30th November if selected for interview.

Due to the number of applications received, London FA cannot provide feedback at this stage of the process.

Interviews will be held at Wembley Stadium in the week beginning 7th December 2026.

If you have any queries about the role before submitting your application form, please email [email protected].