Applications are being welcomed for an Essex County FA Referee Development Officer vacancy as we seek a suitable candidate to support the implementation and delivery of the referees section of our ambitious #MovingForward Strategy 2024.

Tasks will include providing more development opportunities and enhancing the support and guidance to the referee workforce, with a Monday 6th June deadline for submissions. The position will be based at the County Office in Chelmsford, with a blend of home working.

The role encompasses strategic planning and the implementation of effective recruitment, conversion, retention and progression strategies, supporting referee and the refereeing workforce (coaches, mentors and observers) and providing appropriate guidance with safeguarding training and DBS requirements.

A full job description and personal specification can be downloaded below. Applications, in the form of a completed Job Application Pack (including a Section 12 Equality and Monitoring Form), should be received by 10:00am on Monday 6th June. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 15th (virtual) and Wednesday 22nd (face-to-face) June.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.