Commercial & Partnerships Officer

Berks & Bucks Football Association; Milton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional football association in Milton is seeking a Commercial and Partnerships Officer to enhance partnerships and increase funding for grassroots football. This role requires a passionate individual who can develop impactful partnerships and advocate for community engagement through football. The position offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary.

Benefits

25 annual leave + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Commitment to training and development

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Demonstrated history of impactful partnerships.
• Ability to connect with diverse communities through football.
• Passion for grassroots activism in sports.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of The FA National Game Strategy.
• Maximise corporate sponsorship and partnerships.
• Achieve annual targets for commercial income.
• Enhance Berks & Bucks FA's reputation through sponsorships.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Partnership development

Stakeholder engagement

Passion for grassroots football

Job description

Overview

Organisation Berks & Bucks Football Association Salary Band 3 (£30,678-37,874) per annum, dependent on experience. Location: This is a hybrid role with opportunities to work remotely from the Berks & Bucks FA office (Milton Park, Oxfordshire), home and around the County. Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time). Closing date: 26 October 2025. Interview date: 3 November 2025.

Job Description

The opportunity

Berks & Bucks FA prides itself on being an organisation run by good people and believes that EVERYONE should be able to play football in a safe environment. Our role is simple to lead, protect and support an individual’s journey in football by inspiring a lifelong relationship with the game.

We have an exciting opportunity for some one lead our commercial and partnership work across the Football areas of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Vale of the White Horse. The more access to commercial and partnership funding that we receive as a County FA, the more opportunities we have to develop the game further, connect people and change lives. This position reports directly to the Head of Operations and works closely with colleagues and stakeholders across all areas of the organisation.

The successful candidate must be determined, a team player as well as having the ability to maintain multiple projects and deadlines.

Main responsibilities

• Support delivery of The FA National Game Strategy and the Berks & Bucks FA Business Strategy.
• Maximise new and existing corporate sponsorship and partnership opportunities to further grow revenue for reinvestment into grassroots football.
• Work closely with departments across the organisation, and in particular Marketing & Communications, to identify suitable opportunities for sponsorship, partnerships, and their activation.
• Achieve and exceed set targets annually for commercial income as per the Berks & Bucks FA Business Strategy.
• Enhance the image, profile and reputation of Berks & Bucks FA through commercial sponsorships and partnership activities.

A full list of the responsibilities and the person specification can be found in the attached job description.

Who we\'re looking for...

• Someone who is passionate about the value football can have to reach, connect and change the lives of individual and communities from all backgrounds. Through developing partnerships and raising funds to develop our services further will enable us to amplify what we do, as well as offer greater support out the people and communities that we support in and around grassroots football.

You\'ll really impress us if...

• You have a track-record of fundraising and developing impactful partnerships.
• You can speak passionately about the positive impacts of grassroots football.
• You can positively influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Can demonstrate effectively working with different departments across an organisation, particular Marketing and Communications.

What you’ll get

• The organisation’s commitment to your training and development
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• A forward-thinking employer with people at the heart of decisions
• 25 annual leave + bank holidays
• Hybrid working & family friendly policies

How to apply

Application process: Please head to our website www.berks-bucksfa.com to access our online application form and upload your CV. https://www.berks-bucksfa.com/news/2025/sep/26/vacancy-commercial-and-partnerships-officer