Norfolk FA - Inclusion Advisory Group

Job description

Norfolk County FA's Inclusion Advisory Group is looking for new members.

Norfolk County FA is the not-for-profit Governing Body of football in Norfolk. Founded in 1881, we govern, regulate and develop grassroots football across the county, operating under the umbrella of The FA.

From our County Headquarters in Norwich, we oversee the local game and operate two Football Development Centres, The FDC and The FDC Open, which offer great value pitch hire and a range of services to grassroots clubs and the wider community.

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

We are looking to recruit a dedicated and committed member to join Norfolk's Inclusion Advisory Group, focusing on promoting inclusion and diversity in football.

Reporting directly to the IAG Chair, the role will be responsible for:

• Acting as an ambassador for Norfolk FA in our football communities
• Supporting Community engagement, consultations, development programs, and disciplinary procedures
• Devising, monitoring and evaluating County FA secondary key performance indicators for inclusion and diversity

The successful candidate will be required to hold Safeguarding For All qualification, with strong communicative and networking skills. They will also have experience in working with diverse groups and backgrounds.

For full details on the role, please download and review the job pack at the bottom of this page.

How to apply:

• Complete the Application Form and Equality & Diversity Form via the links provided in the job pack
• Email your CV and covering letter to Jake Brown via [email protected] at the time of your form submission
• If you require reasonable adjustments to the interview process, please confirm this with Jake directly

Key Dates:

• Application deadline: Tuesday 8th September 2026
• Interviews: Between 21st September and 5th October

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jake Brown, Football Delivery Officer (Male, Inclusion and Disability), at [email protected].

Our Commitment

Norfolk County FA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex, religion or belief.

Anyone with a passion for inclusion and a desire to help make Norfolk football better for all, whether you're involved in football, work in community spaces or simply care about fairness and representation, we want to hear from you.

We are also 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's DBS process. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from being appointed, and all cases will be considered individually.

Documents

• job-pack---iag-august2026-v2.pdf (1.56 MB)