Kent FA - Football Development Officer (Adult Male & Volunteer)
The FA
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Invicta House, Aylesford, Aylesford, ME20 6DQ, United Kingdom
Kent FA are seeking a Football Development Officer (Adult Male & Volunteering) to play a pivotal role in driving the growth and sustainability of grassroots football across the county.
Our Organisation
The Kent FA prides itself in being an innovative and forward-thinking organisation and these are exciting times as we seek to meet and exceed the ambitions in the Kent FA Play Protect Promote Strategy.
The Role
Job Title: Football Development Officer (Adult Male and Volunteering)
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000
Vacancy Type: Full time, fixed term until 30th June 2028
Hours per week: 35 hours per week. The Kent FA operates a hybrid working arrangement of two days per week in the office and three days working from home. This may change due to business needs.
Location: Kent FA, Invicta House, Cobdown Park, London Road, Aylesford ME20 6DQ
Closing Date: Sunday 7th June 2026
The role will lead improving playing choice and opportunity for adult male football, ensuring formats and provision enables new players of all ages to enter the game whilst retaining existing players. From expanding alternative provisions such as walking football, veterans football and futsal, to mapping local demand and identifying gaps in provision, the focus is on turning insight into action and delivering tangible growth across the county.
Alongside this, the role will drive the recruitment, development, retention and reward of volunteers across clubs and leagues. Collaboration will be key, working closely with stakeholders recognising volunteers as the backbone of the grassroots game and critical to the long-term success of both The FA Grassroots Football Strategy and the Kent FA Play Protect Promote Strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop the Adult Male Growth and Retention Plan to ensure a diverse offering enabling adult males of all ages to participate in the game
- Increase male recreational football participation via various programmes by engaging a wide range of programmes, stakeholders and targeting a variety of groups based on local demand.
- Provide or facilitate the development of other formats of football (e.g. veterans 55+, walking football and futsal) that reflect changing participant behaviour and expectations.
- Support the development and delivery of the volunteering action plan for the county liaising with clubs, leagues and County FA colleagues to help recruit, retain, develop and reward volunteers.
- Deliver a programme of services to club and league volunteers, with an emphasis on gaining more England Football Accredited clubs and leagues
- Deliver volunteer support workshops to increase and develop those volunteering within clubs.
- Ensure that adult male football and volunteering is inclusive, diverse and reflective of local communities.
- Contribute to ensuring that safeguarding and equality are embedded throughout the Kent FA and grassroots football.
Kent FA is looking for a proactive and organised individual with experience in sports development, strong project management skills, and the ability to influence and build relationships across the game. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a key development area, deliver meaningful outcomes, and make a lasting impact on grassroots football in Kent.
Safeguarding
Kent FA is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through The FA DBS process. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according the nature of the role and the information provided.
Equality and Diversity
Kent FA promotes inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from everyone, and we encourage applicants to complete our Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form. If you have any requirements in relation to the recruitment or interview process, please include details on the application form.
Application and Selection Process
To apply for this role, please send a completed Application Form and Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form by email to Jobs@KentFA.com
The closing date for receipt of applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 7th June 2026 with interviews taking place on Monday 29th June 2026. Applications received after deadline will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged.
Artificial Intelligence: Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate, and drawn directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or content generated by artificial intelligence, as your own), applications may be withdrawn.
Application Documents
Job Description and Person Specification
Application Form
Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form
Contact
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jeff Davis, Head of Football Development on Jeff.Davis@KentFA.com
Our Organisation
The Kent FA prides itself in being an innovative and forward-thinking organisation and these are exciting times as we seek to meet and exceed the ambitions in the Kent FA Play Protect Promote Strategy.
The Role
Job Title: Football Development Officer (Adult Male and Volunteering)
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000
Vacancy Type: Full time, fixed term until 30th June 2028
Hours per week: 35 hours per week. The Kent FA operates a hybrid working arrangement of two days per week in the office and three days working from home. This may change due to business needs.
Location: Kent FA, Invicta House, Cobdown Park, London Road, Aylesford ME20 6DQ
Closing Date: Sunday 7th June 2026
The role will lead improving playing choice and opportunity for adult male football, ensuring formats and provision enables new players of all ages to enter the game whilst retaining existing players. From expanding alternative provisions such as walking football, veterans football and futsal, to mapping local demand and identifying gaps in provision, the focus is on turning insight into action and delivering tangible growth across the county.
Alongside this, the role will drive the recruitment, development, retention and reward of volunteers across clubs and leagues. Collaboration will be key, working closely with stakeholders recognising volunteers as the backbone of the grassroots game and critical to the long-term success of both The FA Grassroots Football Strategy and the Kent FA Play Protect Promote Strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop the Adult Male Growth and Retention Plan to ensure a diverse offering enabling adult males of all ages to participate in the game
- Increase male recreational football participation via various programmes by engaging a wide range of programmes, stakeholders and targeting a variety of groups based on local demand.
- Provide or facilitate the development of other formats of football (e.g. veterans 55+, walking football and futsal) that reflect changing participant behaviour and expectations.
- Support the development and delivery of the volunteering action plan for the county liaising with clubs, leagues and County FA colleagues to help recruit, retain, develop and reward volunteers.
- Deliver a programme of services to club and league volunteers, with an emphasis on gaining more England Football Accredited clubs and leagues
- Deliver volunteer support workshops to increase and develop those volunteering within clubs.
- Ensure that adult male football and volunteering is inclusive, diverse and reflective of local communities.
- Contribute to ensuring that safeguarding and equality are embedded throughout the Kent FA and grassroots football.
Kent FA is looking for a proactive and organised individual with experience in sports development, strong project management skills, and the ability to influence and build relationships across the game. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a key development area, deliver meaningful outcomes, and make a lasting impact on grassroots football in Kent.
Safeguarding
Kent FA is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through The FA DBS process. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according the nature of the role and the information provided.
Equality and Diversity
Kent FA promotes inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from everyone, and we encourage applicants to complete our Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form. If you have any requirements in relation to the recruitment or interview process, please include details on the application form.
Application and Selection Process
To apply for this role, please send a completed Application Form and Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form by email to Jobs@KentFA.com
The closing date for receipt of applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 7th June 2026 with interviews taking place on Monday 29th June 2026. Applications received after deadline will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged.
Artificial Intelligence: Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate, and drawn directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or content generated by artificial intelligence, as your own), applications may be withdrawn.
Application Documents
Job Description and Person Specification
Application Form
Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form
Contact
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jeff Davis, Head of Football Development on Jeff.Davis@KentFA.com