Head of Community Football

Blackburn Rovers Community Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackburn Rovers Community Trust is seeking a Head of Community Football to lead its community football portfolio. You will shape strategy, oversee programmes and ensure inclusive participation across youth and adult leagues.

This senior role requires line management of staff, delivery against budgets and income targets, and strong partnerships with clubs and national bodies to grow participation and impact.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a senior football development or community sport leadership role.
• Experience leading staff and managing significant programme budgets and income targets.
• Track record of growing football programmes with increased participation, quality and impact.
• Experience of KPIs, reporting, partnerships and external funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the Trust’s Community Football strategy.
• Oversee all community football programmes and create clear pathways from first engagement to talent opportunities.
• Line manage and develop the football workforce, including permanent, part-time and casual staff.
• Hold responsibility for budgets, income, performance, quality and risk.
• Develop earned income, funding, sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
• Build relationships with Blackburn Rovers FC, the Premier League, EFL in the Community, The FA, Lancashire FA, schools and grassroots clubs.
• Embed safeguarding, health and safety and inclusion throughout.

Skills

Senior leadership

Staff management

Budget management

Program development

Partnerships

Education

UEFA B Licence (or equivalent)

FA Safeguarding Children

FA First Aid

Job description

Blackburn Rovers Community Trust is looking for a Head of Community Football to lead its community football portfolio.

The Role

This senior management role carries strategic and operational responsibility for football development, participation and player pathway programmes, including Rovers Play, the Emerging Talent Centre, provision for underrepresented groups and oversight of football delivered through programmes such as Premier League Kicks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the Trust’s Community Football strategy
• Oversee all community football programmes and create clear pathways from first engagement to talent opportunities
• Line manage and develop the football workforce, including permanent, part-time and casual staff
• Hold responsibility for budgets, income, performance, quality and risk
• Develop earned income, funding, sponsorship and partnership opportunities
• Build relationships with Blackburn Rovers FC, the Premier League, EFL in the Community, The FA, Lancashire FA, schools and grassroots clubs
• Embed safeguarding, health and safety and inclusion throughout

About You

• Substantial experience in a senior football development, community sport or related leadership role
• Experience leading staff and managing significant programme budgets and income targets
• A track record of growing football programmes, with evidence of increased participation, quality and impact
• Experience of KPIs, reporting, partnerships and external funding
• Minimum UEFA B Licence or equivalent, plus FA Safeguarding Children and FA First Aid (or equivalent)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Key Details

• Location: Blackburn
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £31,000 – £35,000 per year
• Includes evening and weekend commitments where required
• Closing date: 4 November 2026