Berks & Bucks FA - Commercial & Partnerships Officer

The Football Association; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A sports organization in London is seeking a Commercial & Partnerships Officer to enhance grassroots football through strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a proven record in fundraising, strong influencing skills, and a passion for football's transformative impact. This full-time role includes hybrid working and offers 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working and family-friendly policies

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Track record in fundraising and developing impactful partnerships.
• Ability to communicate the positive impact of grassroots football.
• Experience in collaborating across departments, especially with Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Support the FA National Game Strategy.
• Maximize corporate sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
• Achieve and exceed annual commercial income targets.
• Enhance the image and reputation of Berks & Bucks FA.

Skills

Fundraising

Partnership development

Stakeholder influencing

Collaboration

Job description

Hours: 35 hours per week, with a requirement to work evenings and weekends in line with the demands of the role. Contract: Full Time - Fixed Term Contract (expiring June 2028)

The Opportunity: Berks & Bucks FA is seeking a driven and collaborative Commercial & Partnerships Officer to lead its commercial and partnership work across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and the Vale of the White Horse. The role is vital to increasing access to funding and partnerships that enable the organisation to further develop the game, connect people, and change lives.

Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, the successful candidate will work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across all areas of the organisation. They must be determined, a strong team player, and capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Berks & Bucks FA prides itself on being an organisation run by good people and is committed to ensuring that everyone can play football in a safe environment. Its mission is to lead, protect, and support each individual's journey in football by inspiring a lifelong relationship with the game.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of The FA National Game Strategy and the Berks & Bucks FA Business Strategy
• Maximise new and existing corporate sponsorship and partnership opportunities to grow revenue for reinvestment into grassroots football
• Collaborate with departments across the organisation, especially Marketing & Communications, to identify and activate sponsorship and partnership opportunities
• Achieve and exceed annual commercial income targets as outlined in the Business Strategy
• Enhance the image, profile, and reputation of Berks & Bucks FA through commercial and partnership activities

A full list of responsibilities and the person specification is available in the attached role profile.

Candidate Profile

• Passionate about the value of football in connecting and transforming lives across diverse communities
• Committed to developing partnerships and raising funds to expand services and support for grassroots football
• Proven track record in fundraising and developing impactful partnerships
• Ability to speak passionately about the positive impact of grassroots football
• Skilled in influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Experience working effectively across departments, particularly with Marketing and Communications

Benefits

• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• A forward-thinking employer with people at the heart of decision-making
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working and family-friendly policies