Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Birmingham County Football Association. We are requesting applications for a highly motivated team player to support the successful delivery of the County FA’s National Game targets and Business Plan objectives. The principle responsibilities will be:

 Plan and deliver innovative programmes and projects to deliver business targets to retain and grow participation across the adult 11 aside game in line with County FA targets.
 Develop, co-ordinate and monitor all aspects of football development relating to the education sector, with a strategic focus on new and existing further and higher education initiatives.
 To take specific responsibility for work linked to the objectives of the business plan
 Work flexibly across the CFA to support all business functions as and when required by the SFDO, FDM & Senior Management Team
 Contribute to raising the profile and the perception of the County FA delivering our Customer Excellence strategy
 Keep designated web site pages up to date and topical, and embed digital marketing across delivery to raise the awareness of specific initiatives and other business products and services
 Analyse and use national and local data & insight to design and deliver customer focused initiatives linked to individual and team work programmes
 Work strategically with Leagues and partner organisations to deliver the Business plan objectives

Applicants should be of graduate calibre and have experience of football development. It is desirable that you have current sports development background together with an understanding of the FA National Game Strategy. For a discussion about this role please contact Luke Bowles on 0121 357 4278 ext. 214. All successful candidates will undertake an enhanced CRB check.

How to apply
To apply please send a CV and covering letter with details of your current salary marked “Private and Confidential” to: Senior Football Development Officer, Birmingham County FA, Ray Hall Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 6JF or via email to Luke.Bowles@birminghamfa.com stating in the subject line of your email ‘Ref: Football Development Officer Position’.

Closing date for all applications is: Thursday 7th September 2017, 11.00am.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 14th September 2017 at Birmingham County Football Association.

If you wish to discuss the role further, please contact Luke Bowles via email Luke.Bowles@birminghamfa.com or 0121 357 4278 Ext: 228.