Federations & Governing Bodies
Leicestershire & Rutland CFA - Head of Football Facilities
Senior Level
Leicester, United Kingdomhybrid
Full time
Apply by 16/11/2026
Job description
About the Role
A senior leadership position responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation's long-term facilities and property strategy, supporting the growth, sustainability and accessibility of grassroots football across the county. The postholder reports to the Chief Executive Officer and forms part of the Leadership Team, leading the development, management and enhancement of football facilities and overseeing significant capital investment programmes. The role also holds strategic responsibility for Holmes Park as the County FA's flagship facility, working closely with partners including The Football Association, Football Foundation, local authorities, clubs and community organisations to secure investment and deliver impactful infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Shape and deliver the organisation's long-term facilities and property strategy to support the growth, sustainability and accessibility of grassroots football across the county.
- Lead the development, management and enhancement of football facilities.
- Oversee significant capital investment programmes.
- Ensure that affiliated football has access to safe, high-quality playing environments.
- Hold strategic management responsibility for Holmes Park as the County FA's flagship facility.
- Work closely with partners including The Football Association, Football Foundation, local authorities, clubs and community organisations to secure investment.
- Deliver impactful infrastructure projects and create facilities that meet the needs of current and future generations of players.
- Contribute to the organisation's leadership as a member of the Leadership Team, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Senior leadership experience, with the ability to operate as part of an organisation's leadership team and report to a chief executive.
- Experience of shaping and delivering long-term facilities and property strategy.
- Experience of overseeing significant capital investment programmes.
- Ability to build and manage relationships with partners including The Football Association, Football Foundation, local authorities, clubs and community organisations.
Workplace
- Minimum of two days per week in the office, with flexible working available.
- Evening and weekend work required.
Benefits & Perks
- 25 days' annual leave, plus your birthday off after 5 years' service.
- Free parking at Holmes Park.
- Free Nike team kit.
- Specialist mental health and wellbeing support available all year round.
- Priority ticket access to major football events at Wembley Stadium and Leicester City.
- Wellbeing Wednesdays to support physical and mental wellbeing.
- A collaborative team culture built on respect, inclusion and continuous improvement.
The Application Process
Applications are made through an online application form, with shortlisted applicants invited to interview at the end of November or the start of December.
- The application form cannot be saved, so complete it in a Word document beforehand and transfer it to the form ahead of submission.
- Provide the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form; completion of this form is entirely voluntary.
- Applicants selected for interview will be contacted directly.
- Interviews will take place at the end of November or the start of December.
- Second interviews may be held if required to determine the most suitable candidate for the role.
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