Job Description

This full-time permanent role will play a vital part in driving forward the strategic development of football facilities across the county, ensuring better quality pitches, protecting existing sites, and leading on priority projects that support the grassroots game.

We are seeking applications from individuals who share our core values of being progressive, respectful, collaborative and inclusive. This role supports our wider mission: inspiring positive change through football across Leicestershire and Rutland by uniting communities, tackling inequalities and improving the health of the population.

About the Role

This role will play a vital part in shaping the future of grassroots football facilities across Leicestershire and Rutland. You will:

Drive improvements in grass pitch quality through the Grass Pitch Maintenance Programme Activate priority projects identified in Local Football Facility Plans to unlock Football Foundation investment Safeguard existing football sites from planning threats and support local Playing Pitch Strategies Lead on the development of Holmes Park as a flagship site for football in the county Work closely with clubs, leagues, schools and local authorities to build sustainable and inclusive facilities
Your work will directly impact the opportunities available for thousands of players, coaches and volunteers, ensuring football is accessible, inclusive and thriving in every community.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking applications from individuals who share our values of being progressive, respectful, collaborative and inclusive. The successful candidate will bring:

Experience in sports development (minimum two years) Strong project management and partnership-building skills A good understanding of safeguarding, equality and inclusion

Why Join Us?

We offer a flexible approach to working, enabling you to balance the demands of the role with personal circumstances, as well as access to a range of personal benefits including a free gym membership and Employee Assistance Programme. You will be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to supporting grassroots football.

Leicestershire & Rutland County FA received the

Employee Wellbeing & Engagement Award

at the 2024 County FA Recognition Awards, demonstrating our commitment to creating a supportive and positive workplace.

To learn more about the role and apply click here https://www.leicestershirefa.com/news/2025/sep/09/facility-development-lead-vacancy

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From 29,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Whetstone, LE8 6FA