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.

As well as Governing and Developing the local game from our County Headquarters in Norwich, Norfolk FA operates two Football Development Centres in Norwich, The FDC and The FDC Open, that offer great value pitch hire and a variety of other services to grassroots clubs and local communities.

We are proud to be a forward-thinking Association with the development of Norfolk Football at the heart of what we do.

We are looking to recruit a talented individual with a passion for grassroots football on a permanent full time basis to develop a sustainable plan for growth across both the male and female football pathways. The role has a particular emphasis on developing the local female game and the infrastructure that enables that to happen. We want a passionate advocate, particularly for the female game, to champion the development of the game across Norfolk.

Please find below the job pack for the role. 

If you feel you demonstrate the necessary, experience, skills and attributes required to fulfil the criteria for this exciting role, we would welcome your application.

Applications must be submitted using the links within the job pack by no later than 5pm on Thursday 26th September 2024. A separate covering letter and CV should be emailed to Rachel.Cossey@NorfolkFA.com at the time of your form submission.

Interviews for the position will take place in person at The FDC, (NR5 9ED) on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th October 2024. Please be advised that alternative dates for interview may be considered, subject to circumstance. 

Candidates selected for interview will be notified, via email, no later than Friday 27th September 2024. 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 roles, please contact Rachel Cossey, Head of Football Delivery at Norfolk FA, by emailing Rachel.Cossey@NorfolkFA.com.

We look forward to receiving your completed application.

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.