Head of Community Football & Talent Pathways

Blackburn Rovers FC

Blackburn

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Blackburn Rovers Community Trust seeks a Head of Community Football to provide strategic leadership and operational delivery across football development, participation and pathways. You will set the strategy, lead the football workforce, manage budgets, grow income and build influential partnerships with Blackburn Rovers FC, governing bodies, schools and community partners.

The role requires ensuring high‑quality, inclusive provision that aligns with charitable objectives, safeguards, and BRCT’s

Qualifications

Proven ability to develop and implement strategy for community football.
Experience in budgeting, income forecasting and value-for-money delivery.
Strong stakeholder relationship management with funders, clubs and governing bodies.
Track record in leading diverse teams and driving improvements.

Responsibilities

Lead BRCT’s Community Football strategy and annual plans.
Oversee delivery of football programmes with high quality and safeguarding.
Develop pathways from participation to talent opportunities across BRCT.
Manage budgets, income streams and financial controls for Community Football.
Build partnerships with Blackburn Rovers FC, national bodies and local partners.
Ensure data quality, reporting and governance to funders and Trustees.