Head of Commercial and PartnershipsHertfordshire FA

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial leader to establish our new Commercial and Partnerships function

Could you help to build a sustainable commercial programme that will shape the future of grassroots football across Hertfordshire?

This newly created role in our organisation is responsible for leading the creation and delivery of our Commercial Partnership Strategy, developing sustainable income across multiple streams whilst establishing meaningful partnerships that advance both our Business Strategy and The FA Grassroots Strategy.

Working collaboratively across the organisation, you'll establish the systems, performance measures and commercial propositions that position Hertfordshire FA as a leading organisation within grassroots football.

Position: Head of Commercial and Partnerships
Contract Type: 12-month Fixed Term
Hours: 35 hours per week (including some evening and weekend working over the season)
Salary: £50,000
Based: Hybrid Role, with a minimum of 2 days per week at our HQ in Letchworth Garden City

 

You must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible to hold this role at Hertfordshire FA.

Role purpose:

• Design and deliver Hertfordshire FA's first Commercial Partnership Strategy.
• Create new and diversified income streams that support grassroots football.
• Build relationships with influential organisations across business, education, health and the public sector.
• Develop innovative sponsorship and partnership opportunities that deliver genuine value.
• Share relevant Commercial and Partnership thinking with the wider Hertfordshire FA team.
• Shape, alongside the CEO, the commercial future of Hertfordshire FA. 

Whether you've worked in sport, the charity sector, higher education, local government or the private sector, we're looking for someone who can develop partnerships, grow income and think strategically while delivering results.

This is not simply about sponsorship. It's about creating partnerships that enable football to reach more people, strengthen communities, improve facilities, develop volunteers and inspire future generations to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone involved in some way with the game.

Other Benefits Include:

• Build a career in football with the local governing body of the grassroots game here in Hertfordshire
• Access to high-quality training, networking and personal development opportunities
• Opportunities to progress your career across the County FA Network and at The FA
• Employee Assistance Programme offering support across a wide range of areas
• Nike staff uniform provided and the opportunity to buy Nike products at a discount
• Company laptop and mobile phone, access to tickets for events at Wembley Stadium, access to Bright HR discounts programme
• Flexible and remote working as appropriate, starting with 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Complimentary access to the Local Gym and Leisure facilities in partnership with Everyone Active