Hybrid Elite Coach Developer — UEFA Pro Diploma Lead

FA Group; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Event tickets to Wembley/St George's

Private medical cover

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working model

Job summary

The Football Association is seeking a UEFA Pro Diploma Lead Coach Developer to lead the delivery and evolution of The FA's UEFA Pro Diploma, preparing coaches for the highest levels of the game. You will create a highly personalised learning experience and lead a delivery team across the men’s, women’s and para game.

You will collaborate with FA Learning, the Technical Directorate and senior stakeholders to ensure high‑quality assessment and alignment with UEFA standards while driving continuous

Qualifications

• Hold the UEFA Pro Licence.
• Significant experience of coach development within professional or elite football.
• Design, deliver or lead high‑quality coach development for experienced coaches.
• Strong knowledge of modern coaching practice and elite football.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; capable of working with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and continuous evolution of The FA's UEFA Pro Diploma.
• Create a highly personalised learning experience for coaches.
• Build and lead a delivery team of coach developers and subject matter experts.
• Provide in-situ development and connect learning to coach roles and environments.
• Collaborate with FA Learning, Technical Directorate and senior leads to align priorities.
• Monitor quality, outcomes and impact to comply with UEFA and FA standards.
• Plan and manage programme resources, budgeting and wider strategic priorities.

Skills

UEFA Pro Licence

Coach development

Leadership capability

Stakeholder management

Adult learning

Job description

The Football Association is seeking a UEFA Pro Diploma Lead Coach Developer to lead the delivery and evolution of The FA's UEFA Pro Diploma, preparing coaches for the highest levels of the game. You will create a highly personalised learning experience and lead a delivery team across the men’s, women’s and para game.

You will collaborate with FA Learning, the Technical Directorate and senior stakeholders to ensure high‑quality assessment and alignment with UEFA standards while driving continuous