The FA have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Public Affairs Manager to join the Corporate Affairs team. The successful candidate will lead The FA's public policy work, ensuring that Government, opposition and wider stakeholders have an understanding of the FA's needs.

We are after an individual who has an understanding of the UK Parliamentary system and processes, with experience working within the UK political system.

1.)  Lead the FA's Public Policy engagement:

• Lead the FA's Public Policy analysis ensuring effective monitoring and engagement with other relevant stakeholders inside and outside of the FA.


• Engage with relevant departments and ensure timely submission of relevant consultations.

2.)  Deliver the FA's Government Relations Strategy:

• Support the delivery of the FA's 2024/25 season engagement plan to include:

- Parliamentary events, visits,

- Conferences and external events

- MP and new MP engagement

3.)  Build Relationships with Government and Government Departments:

• Have strong working relations with DCMS and No.10.


• Lead the FA's regular engagement with key Government Departments e.g. HO, DfE, DoH.

4.)  Build relationships with key sports stakeholders:

• Have strong working relationships with other sports organisations, such as National Governing Bodies, Sport England and the Sport and Recreation Alliance.

5.)  Provide analysis on political topics across the FA:

• Ensure the FA has effective political monitoring.


• Work across the FA's departments to ensure that their and the SMT's priorities are reflected in their work.

6.)  Others:

• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.


• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.


• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Essential for the role:

• Understanding of the UK Parliamentary system and processes.


• Understanding of the UK political landscape.


• Experience of working within the UK political system.


• Having a network of contacts within the main political parties and civil servants.


• Ability to draft technical papers such as reports, letters and policy papers.


• Ability to present difficult topics efficiently and engagingly with senior stakeholders.


• Ability to engage with a wider range of stakeholders.


• Thorough understanding of Microsoft Office.

Beneficial to have:

• Understanding of the sports and football sectors from a political perspective.


• Experience in in-house delivery of public affairs in sports or other industries.


• Speech writing.

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.


• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.


• Free private medical cover.


• A contributory pension scheme.


• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.


• A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility.