The Women's Technical Division are looking for a Women's Pathway Club Support Manager to work within the Club Talent Pathway. The role will work with a group of FA funded pathway programmes: Emerging Talent Centres (ETCs) and Pro Game Academies (PGAs), to support the development of more and better players for clubs and England Teams. The Club Talent Pathway has 2 key aims:

• To identify a diverse depth of talent through an inclusive and accessible player pathway


• To drive high quality player development within the club environment which focusses on performance demands

This role will be based at The National Football Centre, St. George's Park, and as this role will be supporting specific regions travel will be required.

About the Team

Our FA Technical teams support all aspects of Men's and Women's elite performance – including para football, the elite format of disability football that runs parallel to the mainstream game – so we can help England teams to win tournaments.

Our teams manage everything from identifying talent to the development and coaching of multi-disciplinary teams throughout the age groups, up to our Senior England teams. To deliver against our goal we have invested heavily in developing a team of exceptional people capable of creating winning England teams at our world-class training facilities at our National Football Centre, St. George's Park

What You'll Do?

• Be a single point of contact and support for a region, in the delivery of FA funded club programmes (Emerging Talent Centres and Pro Game Academies).


• Support clubs and centres to develop and deliver an outstanding programme which focusses on player development.


• Be responsible for the development and delivery of a club based blueprint for a cohort of PGAs, and a delivery framework for ETCs across The Club Talent Pathway


• Provide regular feedback on the player development within FA funded club programmes


• Support club action planning in response to the system audit process


• Plan and prioritise a schedule of regular communication and visits to clubs / centres within the region


• Support the workforce development of FA funded programmes


• Ensure effective collaboration across the Girls Talent System in the identification of talented players


• Ensure effective collaboration with England National Teams to best support player development and preparation


• Ensure effective partnership working with key stakeholders to diversify the base of talent entering the Talent Club Pathway


• Support clubs to deliver a challenging games programme for all players


• Contribute to the wider direction, planning and review of the club pathway


• Deliver key projects or specialist responsibilities as outlined by the Lead Womens Club Support Manager


• 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.

What You'll Need?

Essential for the role:

Knowledge

• Understanding and experience of high level player development


• Understanding of how a talent system works

Experience

• Extensive experience in elite sport development


• Experience of working in high performing environments


• High level people skills and ability to build effective relationships with multi stakeholders


• Strong and varied communication skills


• Strong authenticity and integrity in approach


• Experience of leading and influencing others


• Ability to analyse and present information


• Experience of managing projects and deadlines


• Strong self motivation and self management

Technical Skills

• Extensive experience of Excel


• Advanced Microsoft Office


• Experience of using a range of IT based programmes


• Ability to create presentations and present to a wide range of key stakeholders

Beneficial to have:

Knowledge

• Coaching qualification to Level 3


• Business related qualification


• Understanding of other nations and sports talent systems

Experience

• Experience in women's sport


• Knowledge of the women's game


• Experience in change management

Technical Skills

• Basic use of data analysis tools

Please note that ability to travel to the different Regions will be required. You will also need a full, clean driving licence.

An Enhanced DBS will need to be undertaken prior to starting in role.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, in order 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 flexibility on where you work.