Job Description

The Opportunity

You want a leadership role that actually matters. Cambridge and West Suffolk Ferdinand Collective is recruiting

Directors and Strategic Leads

to join our Not-for-Profit Board and Leadership Team. As well as experienced

Coaches

to shape, deliver and scale CWS FC.

This is your chance to help steer a high-growth, community-driven CIC that prioritises people, purpose, and impact over profit.

Commitment can be from a few hours a week to a few hours a month, as well as paid coaching hours.

About Us

Founded in 2024 and now as a regional franchise of the Ferdinand Collective with ambassador

Anton Ferdinand

, we operate with a clear philosophy,

Build the Person, Not Just the Player

.

In our first year, we coached c. 1,000 players and we now coach

around 150 children weekly

across

Ely, Fordham, Histon, Isleham, and Mildenhall

, and recently became finalists in the

Ely Hero Awards

.

We are now entering an accelerated growth phase, expanding into Cambridge City and West Suffolk while launching:

FC Academy Junior Premier League (JPL) teams Expanded community programmes Enhanced safeguarding, education, and impact frameworks
To deliver this, we need skilled, committed leaders who care about youth, community, and raising standards.

Leadership roles may become paid, as well as both part-time and full-time paid coaching roles.

Director / Lead of Coaching & Football Development

Purpose

Raise coaching standards, create development pathways, and ensure player-first outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee session quality across all hubs and teams Lead CPD for coaches, including PERFORM-based planning Build the Academy and JPL football identity Set expectations around behaviour, standards, and safeguarding Work with Safeguarding Lead on culture, policies, and practice

Ideal Profile

Experienced coach with FA licenses. Strong leader. Values-aligned.

Why Join Us?

Be Part of a Movement: Join a "football family" with ambition and values, connected to the wider Ferdinand Collective Group. Professional Development: Gain senior board-level experience in a scaling organisation. Paid Coaching Opportunities: Uniquely, Directors/Leads who are also qualified coaches get paid for all coaching hours delivered (15-30/hr) and gain access to the FC Coach Development Programme (CDP). Impact: Directly influence the physical, social, and emotional development of thousands of local children.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 15.00-30.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ely CB7 4HZ