Sussex FA - Football Services Officer

at  The Football Association

WHAT CAN THE SUSSEX COUNTY FA OFFER?

• An exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking, progressive business
• A chance to work with key stakeholders within the grassroots and professional game
• A commitment to empowered and supportive personal development
• Access to FA Cup Final & England tickets at Wembley Stadium
• Long Service Awards for 10, 15, 20 years’ service
• 20 days’ annual leave as standard
• Additional leave after 5, 10 years’ service
• Multi Faith Prayer Room available
• Free Nike Staff Uniform every year
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A Workplace Pension Scheme
• Additional time off over Christmas
• A Personal Accident policy
• Personal Development Budgets
• Health Scheme
  To apply, please complete the application form in our application pack and either email: Victoria.Windslow@SussexFA.com or post to the address as follows:
  Strictly Private & Confidential,
  Vicki Windslow
  Football Services Officer
  Sussex County FA
  Culver Road
  Lancing
  West Sussex
  BN15 9AX
  Hours of work are 35 hours worked flexibly across a week with some required evening and weekend work. The position will receive 20 days’ annual leave per annum pro-rata as standard and a salary of £22,750 per annum pro-rata, with a three-week probationary period.
  Closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Monday 17 February 2025, with interviews week commencing 24 February 2025. Please note that we are unable to acknowledge receipt of applications.
  Disability Confident The Sussex County FA prides its-self on being an employer who are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We have a dedicated team to support any employee with a disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

This position will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Football Services team, assisting with County Cups and managing disciplinary matters, such as conducting disciplinary hearings.
The role will also lead on affiliation and player registration, with a focus on tackling poor behaviour priority within our strategy. A detailed role profile is provided below.
To join the team and be successful, the individual must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role on offer and how their expertise and any experience will enable them to meet the essential and desirable criteria within the role.
The interview panel must be convinced of the individual’s passion, inspiration and professionalism for the role.
The successful applicant will report to the Football Services Manager and thereafter to the Chief Executive.
Applicants should have prior experience in an administrative role, as well as a background in customer service. The ideal candidate must also be flexible and able to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.
We are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk, and anyone working with us will be required to follow the Sussex County FA safeguarding policies.