Federations & Governing Bodies
Leicestershire & Rutland CFA - Head of Commercial and Communications
Senior Level
Leicester, United Kingdomhybrid
Full time
Apply by 16/11/2026
Job description
About the Role
The Head of Commercial and Communications is a key leadership position within Leicestershire & Rutland County Football Association (LRCFA), responsible for driving commercial growth, enhancing the organisation's reputation and leading strategic communications that support the development of grassroots football across the county. The postholder works as part of the Leadership Team and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The role involves developing and delivering ambitious commercial, marketing and communications strategies that generate new income, strengthen partnerships and increase engagement with clubs, volunteers, participants and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial and communications function as part of the Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
- Drive commercial growth and enhance the organisation's reputation.
- Develop and deliver ambitious commercial, marketing and communications strategies.
- Generate new income and secure investment in grassroots football across the county.
- Strengthen partnerships with clubs, volunteers, participants and stakeholders.
- Increase engagement with clubs, volunteers, participants and stakeholders.
- Lead strategic communications that support the development of grassroots football across the county.
- Promote the work of the County FA.
- Help deliver the vision and priorities of both LRCFA and The Football Association.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- An innovative, relationship-focused leadership approach, with the ability to make a lasting impact.
Workplace
- A minimum of two days per week in the office, with flexible working available.
- Evening and weekend work is 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.
The Application Process
The process begins with an online application, followed by interviews at the end of November or the start of December, with second interviews potentially held to determine the most suitable candidate.
- Draft the application in a word document before transferring it to the form, as the form cannot be saved.
- Provide the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, which is entirely voluntary.
- Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by 5pm on Friday 20th November; applicants who have not heard by that date have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- 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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