FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

Impact, on and off the pitch The FA have an exciting opportunity for a Business Support Coordinator to join our Women's Technical department at St. George's Park. The successful applicant will provide administrative support to the Women's Technical team, and act as the primary contact for casual staff across the division. What will you be doing? Provide comprehensive administrative support to the National Coaches and Goalkeeping Coaches, including diary management, meeting coordination, and organising travel and accommodation. Coordinate meeting logistics such as room bookings, resources, and required materials to ensure smooth delivery. Support the recruitment process for the Women's Technical Department, ensuring efficient administration of contracts, DBS checks, IT access, kit allocation, and expense setup for all new starters. Assist in delivering administrative tasks associated with the women's scouting programme. Administer purchase orders, manage supplier processes, and support accurate budget tracking for the division. Coordinate monthly payroll submissions for all relevant staff groups, ensuring compliance with internal timelines and processes. Act as the primary point of contact for casual staff, ensuring they receive appropriate guidance, information, and administrative support. Lead the end to end delivery of ball retriever operations for all senior women's fixtures, including planning, onsite management, and post event processes. Ensure all team liaison officers are allocated to all incoming opposition teams across all age groups during national camps, ensuring safe, efficient, and professional operations throughout. Provide out of office and ad hoc cover across the Business Support team when required to maintain continuity of service. Contribute to wider departmental projects within the Women's Technical Department, adapting to evolving priorities across the FA Group. Undertake additional duties as required to support the changing priorities of the FA Group. What are we looking for? Essential for the role: Experience in an Administration/Team Coordinator role. Evidence of diary and scheduling management. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all areas of work. High levels of discretion; previous experience working with confidential information. Excellent organisational & time management skills. To be able to communicate to a high level with internal & external stakeholders at all levels. Excellent MS Office Suite skills. Beneficial to have: Worked in the football industry or in an elite sporting environment (administration). Team or events co-ordination. What's in it for you? We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders. We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below: Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being. Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.Free private medical cover. A contributory pension scheme. An additional 'Thank You' days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave ( based on a full-time, permanent contract. ) A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility. For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, via the button below. Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page. We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Coordinator who will be based at the FA's Three Lions Yard at St. Georges Park. This role will work independently and as part of a team to pick, pack, and deliver assets for all England Teams across the St. George's Park site and events as requested and to the standard expected of a world-class logistics operation. This role is a casual contract, with some weekend work required. Interviews for this role will take place on Friday the 13th of February at St George's Park. What will you be doing? Working independently and as part of a team, operating high-level picking machinery as required, accurately picking and packing kit, equipment, Physical Performance, Nutrition, Medical (PPMN) supplies, and other items for all England Teams and events as requested and according to schedule. Collect clean laundry from the NFC washroom, count and stack laundry items according to laundry SOP; working with SGP's onsite laundry when required. Ensure the effective movement of goods in and out of the TLY as per schedule, driving site vehicles (including electric buggies or vans) where required. Deliver and collect mail and items for courier collection around the site. Support with the loading and unloading of vehicles, adhering to H&S procedures. Collation and distribution of redundant stock in line with the redundant stock process. Report stock levels to the SGP Logistics Inventory Officer as required to ensure accurate stock levels are in place. From time to time, as required, support with kit and logistics provisions on camp supporting England Teams at SGP or overseas. Where possible, fix assets labelled with RED TAGs, and where this is not achievable report to the Logistics Inventory Officer or SGP Helpdesk. Clean any dirty assets left in the 3G storeroom ready for putting back on 3G racking. As required support with the day-to-day operation of the Three Lions Yard reception; receiving and inputting deliveries onto the Delivery Management System; guest/visitor meet and greet, printing and handing out access passes, and as required support with TLY venue inductions. Work collaboratively as part of the wider SGP Operations team to support each other and share best practices. Attend and contribute to daily team meetings to do with workflow, prioritisation and scheduling. Contribute to the creation of an open and honest culture that drives continuous improvements and allows the sharing of best practices in a 'Centre of Excellence' environment. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained. Establish a good rapport with all internal and external customers and suppliers. Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained. What are we looking for? Essential for the role: Experience working in a Processing Centre or Warehouse Pick and Pack environment. Ability to work to tight deadlines/outputs. Ability to demonstrate working with and supporting different internal and external stakeholders. Proficient skills in Microsoft Office. Basic Health and Safety knowledge. Good communication skills. Ability to work individually or as part of a team. Comfortable working at height on occasions. Beneficial to have: Advanced Manual Handling. Knowledge/use of stock systems. Knowledge of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations. What's in it for you? We pride ourselves in offering a competitive rate of pay as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, and by doing this, we offer top-of-the-range facilities across two core business locations. We have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English football. We are also delighted to have a world-class Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders. We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Are you passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environments in football? Join The FA's dedicated Safeguarding Team and play a pivotal role in shaping and leading our national safeguarding strategy. As our subject matter expert, you'll drive innovation and excellence across all Safeguarding Education - from e-learning and digital platforms to in-person qualifications - ensuring our content remains current, impactful, and forward-thinking. This is your opportunity to make a real difference, influencing the culture of the game and delivering meaningful, preventative interventions across the football community. Please include a cover letter with your application that clearly outlines why you feel you meet the criteria and your motivations for applying. This role will operate within our hybrid working policy (minimum of two days a week in office and when required), and can be based at either Wembley Stadium or St. George's Park, depending on your current location. What will you be doing? Collaborate with FA Learning to evolve a safeguarding development framework, that underpins the learning offer. Be the safeguarding subject matter expert, working with FA learning and stakeholders to identify learner needs, develop and evolve our e-learning, digital and in-person courses, ensuring the learning offer is learner focused, progressive, and impactful. Lead the strategic approach to all safeguarding learning, development and CPD delivery by the preventative Safeguarding team, ensuring its innovative and impactful, providing check and challenge to the design and delivery. Work with the team and FA Learning to drive the development of informal education, and optimise the impact of innovative approaches such as podcasts, blogs, short films and bite size CPD packages. Utilise available research and insight, alongside learning from safeguarding concerns and cases, to ensure our education offer equips the learner to respond to changing trends. Collaborate with colleagues on a coordinated programme of CPD for key cohorts, maximising the use of resources with different groups and minimising any duplication of effort across the team. Drive consistency in content, quality of delivery and evaluation of impact across the portfolio. Support the development of educational tool kits which can used by individuals across the game to enhance knowledge and understanding of effective safeguarding. Work with FA Learning to embed safeguarding messages into the wider education offer e.g. coaching, talent ID, medical, refereeing etc. Collaborate with FA Learning on the strategic approach for safeguarding on matters such as the evaluation of impact, 'Accredited Prior Learning', cost of courses etc. Where appropriate, work in partnership with external organisations and experts to further enhance our learning offer, maximise reach and impact. Support the effective management of safeguarding and wellbeing concerns, catastrophic incidents, complaints and any referrals to Statutory Agencies, The FA Safeguarding Case Management Team and Integrity Team as required. Be an influential advocate for safeguarding, promoting, communicating and representing this work effectively. Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance. What are we looking for? Essential for the role: Knowledge A professional safeguarding qualification and or relevant background In depth knowledge of national child and adult protection and safeguarding legislation, policy and implementation Extensive knowledge of learning principles and how to develop and deliver effective e-learning, digital and in-person learning and using a blended approach Awareness of assessment for learning practices to ensure our learning offer is well suited to individual cohorts needs. A working knowledge of data protection principles and practice Sound knowledge of equality legislation and inclusive practices as they relate to safeguarding and additional vulnerability Experience Professional experience of creating innovative learning experiences Creating and delivering learning for multiple and complex stakeholders Experience of collaborative, cross-function team working Experience of using data to shape learning needs effectively Technical Skills Ability to create inspiring presentations and present to a wide range of key stakeholders Time and project management skills Reporting Writing skills Advanced Microsoft Office skills Ability to facilitate problem solving Beneficial to have: Knowledge Understanding of pedagogy and leaning principles. An understanding of the case management processes, legislation and related statutory and voluntary infrastructure Understanding of grassroots football Understanding of the role of County FA in safeguarding children and adults Experience Experience of working in safeguarding in a sporting context Experience of developing tailored resources for different stakeholders Technical Skills Budget management What's in it for you? We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders. We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below: Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being. Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park. Free private medical cover. A contributory pension scheme. An additional 'Thank You' days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave ( based on a full-time, permanent contract. ) A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility. For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, via the button below. Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page. We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.