Job Description

The FA Football Operations division are looking for a Women's Football Pyramid Officer to provide administration and operations support to the Women's Football Pyramid and to support the growth, development and stability of league and club structures within the Women's Football Pyramid, particularly Tiers 5, 6 and 7.





Please provide a cover letter with your application, outlining your suitability for the role and knowledge of sports competitions and the Women's Football Pyramid, including how you gained this knowledge.

What will you be doing?

Assist with the administration and coordination of the Women's Football Pyramid + Coordinate the Promotion Pool on an annual basis
+ Main contact for club and league applications in line with Pyramid Regulations including club movements and name changes
+ Act as secretary to the FA Women's Operation Team Meetings by liaising with leagues and clubs on requests, collating and preparing agendas, attending and minuting the meetings, managing appeals papers, actioning the minutes
+ Prepare agenda and take minutes for meetings of the FA Women's Football Conference
Maintain an overview of Tiers 5, 6 & 7 through database management, establishing a baseline from which to monitor and evaluate Provide support in the administration and attendance of events such as league meetings, workshops, roadshows and cup finals Develop productive relationships with relevant partners such as County FA's to support club development within the Regional Leagues Co-ordinate professional development opportunities across the Women's Football Pyramid to support growth across clubs, players, coaches and administrators Support the Women's Football Pyramid Manager with administrational tasks Manage the process of casual external expenses - to collate the claims and liaise with the Finance Department with regards to payment Manage the creation and approval of purchase orders for the team through Proactis Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:


Knowledge of the administration of sport competitions. Experience of administration processes and procedures Experience of writing reports and minute taking Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Experience of league / competition administration Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders Ability to communicate effectively through written and phone correspondence Ability to present consistently, irrespective of mood/feelings Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients Ability to present information clearly and concisely Good attention to detail Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and maintain quality of work Passion for working in women's football Knowledge of the FA Women's Football Strategy and organisations within girls' and women's football Has a commitment to Continuous Personal Development; dedicates times to personal growth




Beneficial to have:


Knowledge of the Women's Football Pyramid competition structure Experience of working in Sports Development Understanding of the football industry Knowledge and understanding of The Football Association Experience of Competition Management Platforms Experience supporting sports leagues and/or clubs Understanding of competition, FA and/or FIFA regulation Educated to Degree level or equivalent Ability to operate Smartsheet

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.





We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:


Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being. Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park. Free private medical cover. A contributory pension scheme. An additional 'Thank You' days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract.*)
A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.




For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers





Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.





We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.





We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.





As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.