Vacancy: Equal Game Ambassador

Work in a role where you can make a real difference to people’s lives through football.

Norfolk County FA is the not-for-profit, governing body of football in Norfolk. Founded in 1881, it governs, regulates and develops grassroots football across the County, sitting under the umbrella of The FA.

We are proud of our positive culture, innovation, and one team ethos as a workforce. Every member of staff has a part to play in the development of #NorfolkFootball, and together we can change lives within the local communities around the County.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a driven and innovative individual with a passion for growing Girls and Women’s Football in Norfolk, to join the football delivery team as an Equal Game Ambassador.   

Please find below the job pack for the new role.

Our Equal Game Ambassadors will be responsible for:

• Supporting clubs and providers to develop sustainable female provisions
• Delivering the Equal Game Workshops with County FA staff
• Creating bespoke support packages following clubs’ attendance of the Equal Game Workshop
• Signpost and help clubs access relevant support
• Building trust and developing effective relationships and partnerships with England Football Accredited Clubs
• Delivering practical support sessions to a range of club volunteers

We are looking for someone with a demonstrated history and understanding of the female football pathway in Norfolk. They will need to be an advocate for female football with an understanding of the challenges and barriers that both players and volunteers can face.

Do you have what it takes to make a difference and play your part in changing lives through the power of grassroots football? If so, we’d welcome your application.

Please find below the job pack for this position, as well as links to the online application form, and an anonymous Equality and Diversity monitoring form.

Applications must be submitted using the links within the job pack by no later than 5pm on Sunday 2nd February. A separate covering letter and CV should be emailed to Nina.Buckingham@NorfolkFA.com at the time of your form submission.

Interviews for the position will take place in person at Norfolk FA Headquarters, Clover Hill Road (NR5 9ED) on Thursday 13th February, 2025.

Candidates selected for interview will be notified, via email, no later than Friday 7th February 2025. Should you not receive any correspondence from us by this date this means that unfortunately you have not been selected for interview.

If you have any questions or queries regarding the role, please contact Rosie Filby (Football Development Officer – Participation) via Rosie.Filby@NorfolkFA.com.

Norfolk County Football Association embraces the diversity of Norfolk Football and promotes equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Norfolk County FA is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through The FA DBS process. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.