Grassroots Football Facilities & Grants Officer

London Football Association; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

London FA is seeking a Football Facilities & Investment Officer to deliver investment into grassroots facilities where it is needed most across London. You will support the existing team to deliver London's football facilities strategy, with a big focus on improving grass pitches across the capital through the Football Foundation Grass Pitch Improvement Programme and helping clubs access grants locally and nationally.

Location: London FA office, Wembley Stadium (flexible home working available).

Qualifications

• A passion for developing quality grassroots football facilities and helping partners secure funding.

Responsibilities

• Support activity to ensure every affiliated fixture is played on a good-quality pitch.
• Track the quantity and quality of pitches used for affiliated fixtures.
• Align facility project outcomes with the Football Foundation framework and the FA’s Grassroots Football Strategy.
• Activate grass pitch and smaller projects from Local Football Facility Plans.
• Deliver post-award support and support days for Football Foundation applicants.
• Support the Football Foundation’s Playzone programme with local authorities and community partners.

Job description

London FA is seeking a Football Facilities & Investment Officer to deliver investment into grassroots facilities where it is needed most across London. You will support the existing team to deliver London's football facilities strategy, with a big focus on improving grass pitches across the capital through the Football Foundation Grass Pitch Improvement Programme and helping clubs access grants locally and nationally.

Location: London FA office, Wembley Stadium (flexible home working available).