SUFFOLK FA are inviting applications for the role of Facilities and Football Development Officer.

The vacancy is initially for a fixed term until June 30th 2025 and the successful candidate will be located at Barnards Soccer Centre in Lowestoft.

They will need to support the delivery of The FA Grassroots Football Strategy and Suffolk Football Association Business Strategy.

They will also be required to lead facility management at Barnards Soccer Centre in Lowestoft and work effectively with football clubs in North Suffolk with club development plans, growth and the retention of players.

Other key responsibilities will involve using Local Football Facility Plans to identify and activate Small Grant and Grass Pitch Improvement Projects for Football Foundation Investment and to contribute to the effective implementation of The FA’s Safeguarding Operating Standard for County FAs.

Full details are available in the Job Advert and Job Description and Person Specification documents below.

To apply for this position please complete the Application Form and Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form below and return marked ‘Private & Confidential – Facilities and Football Development Officer application’ to Matt Stebbings, Football Development Manager, Suffolk FA, The Buntings, Kestrel Drive, Stowmarket IP14 5GZ or via email to matt.stebbings@suffolkfa.com by 10am on Monday, October 24th 2022.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by 5pm on Monday, October 24th 2022, with interviews to be held on Wednesday, October 26th 2002 at Barnards Soccer Centre, Lowestoft.