Sheffield FA - Football Development Manager
The FA
23 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
204, Sheffield, Sheffield, S9 1BN, United Kingdom
Sheffield FA - Football Development Manager
Location: Steel City Stadium, Olympic Legacy Park, Worksop Road, Sheffield, S9 3TL
Salary: £34,320
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Sheffield FA are looking for a Football Development Manager to join their team and play a key leadership role in driving the development of grassroots football across the county.
You will lead and support a team of staff to deliver against key strategic priorities, providing clear direction and ensuring the successful delivery of The FA Grassroots Football Strategy and the Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA Business Strategy.
Your responsibilities will include managing team performance, leading on key football development projects, building and maintaining strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, and overseeing the delivery of programmes that grow participation and improve the quality of football provision. You will also play a key role in supporting England Football Accredited Clubs to become more sustainable through the Thriving Community Club framework.
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role within the organisation, helping to shape the future of grassroots football in the Sheffield and Hallamshire region.
You will also contribute to the delivery of The FA Grassroots Football Strategy and the Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA Business Strategy, helping to ensure the game continues to grow and positively impact communities across the region.
This is a full-time position (35 hours per week) with a salary of £34,320. The role will include occasional evening and weekend work in line with the demands of the role.
The role is based at the offices at Steel City Stadium, Olympic Legacy Park, Worksop Road, Sheffield, S9 3TL, with the benefit of a modern hybrid working model.
Click here to download the recruitment pack
How to apply
To apply for the role, please complete the online application form below:
Click here to apply
Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 29th April 2026
Sheffield FA kindly request that you complete an anonymous inclusion and diversity form. They will use your data to measure whether their vacancies and adverts are reaching people from all sections of the local community.
Click here to complete Inclusion & Diversity Form
If you have any queries or questions regarding the role, please contact Tom Measham, Head of Football / Deputy CEO, at Tom.Measham@Sheffieldfa.com or 07704 170915
Additional information
- Interviews will be held at the Steel City Stadium on Monday 11th May 2026.
- If required, second interviews may be held to determine the most suitable candidates for the role.
- Whilst not prohibited, applicants are encouraged not to use AI or other similar software when submitting applications - we would love to hear from the real you and get a flavour for your individual personality.
- Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA is committed to equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. To help measure the impact on inclusion and diversity, they are asking all applicants to complete an inclusion and diversity form. The data will be used to measure whether vacancies and adverts are reaching people from all sections of the local community.
- Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidates may 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 to the nature of the role and information provided.
Location: Steel City Stadium, Olympic Legacy Park, Worksop Road, Sheffield, S9 3TL
Salary: £34,320
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Sheffield FA are looking for a Football Development Manager to join their team and play a key leadership role in driving the development of grassroots football across the county.
You will lead and support a team of staff to deliver against key strategic priorities, providing clear direction and ensuring the successful delivery of The FA Grassroots Football Strategy and the Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA Business Strategy.
Your responsibilities will include managing team performance, leading on key football development projects, building and maintaining strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, and overseeing the delivery of programmes that grow participation and improve the quality of football provision. You will also play a key role in supporting England Football Accredited Clubs to become more sustainable through the Thriving Community Club framework.
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role within the organisation, helping to shape the future of grassroots football in the Sheffield and Hallamshire region.
You will also contribute to the delivery of The FA Grassroots Football Strategy and the Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA Business Strategy, helping to ensure the game continues to grow and positively impact communities across the region.
This is a full-time position (35 hours per week) with a salary of £34,320. The role will include occasional evening and weekend work in line with the demands of the role.
The role is based at the offices at Steel City Stadium, Olympic Legacy Park, Worksop Road, Sheffield, S9 3TL, with the benefit of a modern hybrid working model.
Click here to download the recruitment pack
How to apply
To apply for the role, please complete the online application form below:
Click here to apply
Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 29th April 2026
Sheffield FA kindly request that you complete an anonymous inclusion and diversity form. They will use your data to measure whether their vacancies and adverts are reaching people from all sections of the local community.
Click here to complete Inclusion & Diversity Form
If you have any queries or questions regarding the role, please contact Tom Measham, Head of Football / Deputy CEO, at Tom.Measham@Sheffieldfa.com or 07704 170915
Additional information
- Interviews will be held at the Steel City Stadium on Monday 11th May 2026.
- If required, second interviews may be held to determine the most suitable candidates for the role.
- Whilst not prohibited, applicants are encouraged not to use AI or other similar software when submitting applications - we would love to hear from the real you and get a flavour for your individual personality.
- Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA is committed to equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. To help measure the impact on inclusion and diversity, they are asking all applicants to complete an inclusion and diversity form. The data will be used to measure whether vacancies and adverts are reaching people from all sections of the local community.
- Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidates may 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 to the nature of the role and information provided.