Wiltshire FA - Football Development Officer

Job description

Football Development Officer (Women & Girls)
Salary: Circa £24,000 - £26,000 (dependent on experience)
Working Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week. Some evening and weekend working required.
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid working, including the County FA Office (Green Lane Playing Fields, Green Lane, Devizes, SN10 5EP), home working, and travel to various locations across the county, including occasional overnight stays.
The Opportunity
Wiltshire FA is seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Football Development Officer (Women & Girls) to join its Development Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the organisation at a pivotal time, following the launch of its new grassroots football strategy for the county.

The successful candidate will play a leading role in driving the continued growth of female football participation across Wiltshire. The position will focus on expanding both affiliated and recreational playing opportunities, while also supporting the growth and development of the county's Female Coaches Community.

Working closely with internal colleagues, leagues, clubs and national partners, the Football Development Officer will help deliver key strategic objectives and contribute to the ongoing development of grassroots football across the county. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to making a positive and lasting impact on the local game.

A full job description and person specification are available via the Wiltshire FA vacancy here .

For an informal discussion about the role, interested applicants can contact:

• Simon Russell, CEO: [email protected]
• Rebecca Snelling, Football Development Manager: [email protected]

Benefits
Wiltshire FA offers a range of benefits, including:

• The opportunity to work within a forward-thinking and committed team.
• Career progression opportunities across the County FA Network and The FA.
• Access to high-quality training, networking and professional development opportunities.
• 28 days' annual leave.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Access to employee benefits, including private medical insurance, an employee assistance programme and an annual wellbeing fund.
• Nike staff uniform.
• Free ground pass access to Wiltshire football clubs (terms and conditions apply).

Application Process
To apply, candidates should submit a CV and covering letter outlining their interest in and suitability for the role to:

• [email protected]
• [email protected]

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 20 September 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 28 September 2026

Interview Location: Wiltshire FA, Green Lane Playing Fields, Green Lane, Devizes, SN10 5EP

Please note that, due to the anticipated volume of applications, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Wiltshire FA welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout its workforce and the game.

Applicants are encouraged to complete Wiltshire FA's Diversity & Monitoring form alongside their application. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary and anonymous. Information provided will be used solely for monitoring purposes to help the organisation understand the diversity of its applicant pool and will not form part of the recruitment decision-making process.