We are seeking to recruit a Football Services Manager to manage the efficient running of the soon to be established Football Services Department.

This position will be responsible support delivery of The FA National Game Strategy and our Business Strategy. The successful applicant will also manage and lead on all aspects in relation to football governance, discipline and regulation. A full role profile can be found below.

To join the team and be successful, the individual must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role on offer and how their expertise and experience will enable them to meet the essential and desirable criteria within the role. The interview panel must be convinced of the individual’s passion, inspiration and professionalism for the role.

The successful applicant will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

We are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk, and anyone working with us will be required to follow our safeguarding policies.

What can we offer?
• An exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking, progressive business
• An exciting opportunity to work with key stakeholders within the grassroots and professional game
• A commitment to empowered and supportive personal development
• Access to FA Cup Final and England tickets at Wembley Stadium
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Additional leave after 5, 10 years’ service
• Long Service Awards for 10, 15, 20 years’ service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Nike Staff Uniform every year
• Multi Faith Prayer Room available
• Personal Development Budgets
• Additional time off over Christmas
• Health Scheme
• Personal Accident policy
• Flexible working hours

Hours of work are 35 hours worked flexibly across a week with occasional required evening and weekend working. The position will receive 20 days’ annual leave as standard and a salary of £30,000 per annum, with a six-month probationary period.

Either email your completed application to Victoria.Windslow@SussexFA.com or post it to the following address:

Strictly Private & Confidential
Vicki Windslow
Football Services Manager Vacancy
Sussex County FA
Culver Road
Lancing
West Sussex
BN15 9AX

Closing date for applications is midday on Monday 21 November 2022, with an interview date of Tuesday 29 November 2022. Please note that we are unable to acknowledge receipt of applications.

Disability Confident 
We pride ourselves on being an employer who are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We have a dedicated team to support any employee with a disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Equality Statement 
We believe that football belongs to, and should be enjoyed by, anyone who wants to participate in it. We are committed to promoting equality within the business in every aspect of its work and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, and experiences to apply for this role, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

If any questions arise about the role or clarity is required on the recruitment pack, please contact:

Ken Benham - Chief Executive Officer
T: 01903 753547 (#230)
E: Ken.Benham@SussexFA.com