Job Title: Football Development Officer

Department: Football Development

Location: Various delivery locations across Burnley and Pendle

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday, including evenings and occasional weekend work

Closing Date: 24^th June 2025

Salary: £25,500 - £28,000 per annum

The Role

We are looking to recruit to the role of Football Development Officer to assist with the coordination, development, recruitment and delivery of the Shadow Youth Team football education programme and football development initiatives at Turf Moor, Nelson & Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College and in the wider community. The role will be based primarily at Nelson & Colne College and Turf Moor.

The FDO will, in liaison with the Sport Development Manager and other key staff, be responsible for the day-to-day planning, delivering, and evaluating of coaching sessions and support all recruitment and strategy to develop the Burnley FC in the Community Shadow Youth Team, tier 1 & tier 2 Player Development Centre’s and other football/sport development projects such as football training camps, activity camps and matchday activations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Planning, development and delivery of the Shadow Youth Team, Player Development Centre’s and other football/sport development initiatives.
• To deliver football coaching sessions and support classroom-based education workshops/units (BTEC provision) as part of the Shadow Youth Team when required.
• Arrange guest speakers, trips and visits, work experience opportunities and value-added experiences.
• To explore growth opportunities related to the project area and take an active lead on
• arranging student/player recruitment events such as tournaments, school visits and trials.
• To support the recruitment strategy to attract new and aspiring players/students to the Shadow Youth Team and player development pathways.
• To line manage a team of football development coaches, casual staff and apprentices delivering on football development projects.
• To liaise with the Sport Development Manager and proactively promote the Football/Sports Development initiatives and carry out all meaningful tasks, when asked to do, by the Director of FSE.
• To undertake appropriate administrative duties in relation to the programme, to ensure the smooth running of the project e.g., maintain accurate attendance registers, organise fixtures, transport, facilities and basic finance, etc.
• To work in partnership with BFCitC, Burnley FC Academy and Burnley Football Club departments on community initiatives as identified by the Director of FSE, CEO of BFCitC and the Board of Trustees.
• To monitor and evaluate football development projects & have an input into the future design of programme delivery.
• Identify talented individuals involved in the projects and refer those individuals to appropriate destinations.
• To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.
• To work towards agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• To comply with all Charity policies.
• Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.
• Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.
• Supervise and support any matchday activities delivered by BFCitC and, or Burnley FC.
• To understand and implement the Charity’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
• To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.
• To work towards agreed objectives.
• Comply with all Charity policies.
• Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.
• Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.
• Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Willingness to attend training courses to enhance your own professional development.
• Always demonstrate the Charity’s values.

This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties and is not exhaustive. You may, on occasion, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• UEFA B Licence/FA Level 3 Coaching Football
• FA Emergency Aid
• FA Safeguarding
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Experience of managing and mentoring staff, setting KPI’s and monitoring performance
• Experience of building relationships and working collaboratively with a range of key partners/stakeholders
• Experience of coaching a wide variety of community football initiatives
• Experience of managing and developing football education programmes and high-level player pathways across several age groups
• Experience of monitoring, evaluating and reporting on projects
• Knowledge of good practice within coaching and football education
• Full clean driving license with access to own transport

Please email hr@burnleyfc.com to request a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification

Safeguarding Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS), which will be paid for by the Charity.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online safeguarding search will also be carried out by a member of our HR or Safeguarding Team for all shortlisted candidates. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

E,D & I Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to equality and diversity within the workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates and those employed by BFCitC who disclose.

Veteran Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to supporting veterans, reservists and the wider armed forces community. We are actively engaged in the recruitment of Service Leavers.

Mental Health Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and Mental Health of all of our staff.