Southampton Football Club
Football Development Officer
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Location: St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Child's Barred List
What is the role?
We are looking for a Football Development Officer to oversee, manage and coordinate the planning, delivery and monitoring of high-quality coaching programmes within the UK & International Football Programmes Department aiming to increase player participation, ensuring that all delivery is ‘best in class’, whilst achieving budgetary targets.
What will you be doing?
- Coordinate and manage the department's school football programme, ensuring all coaching and provisions generate the relevant income to support the smooth running of the department as well as high-quality programme delivery, ensuring everyone receives the best possible experience.
- Provide support, training and guidance to all staff, ensuring consistency of services and equipping them to deliver the curriculum as per the requirements of the partner, club or centre. This will involve the monitoring of coaches and taking responsibility for the recording and tracking of observations as well as the planning and execution of the coaching staff schedule.
- Work with the wider team to recruit and supervise other members of staff working within the department to ensure the tasks are allocated, standards of performance are clearly set and any concerns are appropriately reported and actioned.
- Alongside the Head of Football Programmes, develop all delivery provision within the relevant service line, ensuring growth, profit and quality assurance targets are met.
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Is this you?
- Committed to the role and available to deliver across the UK & international football development programme where need be, as well as deliver at least 1 x international trip per year overseas and understanding of evening and weekend requirements.
- Knowledge of commercial football delivery, in both professional clubs and private companies and experience of quality assurance procedures relevant to the industry.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Experience in line management of staff and coaches.
- Proven track record of implementing football and multisport programmes to generate income.
- Good understanding of the components needed to ensure the SFC is the ‘Best in practice’ for football, PE & School Sport delivery.
- Minimum of 3 years industry experience.
- Hold minimum of a UEFA C Licence/FA Level Two.
- UEFA B License (Desirable).
- afPE 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Physical Education and School Sport (Desirable).
How this benefits you…
- A healthy benefits package.
- Access to x2 free match tickets for every home league game.
- Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health).
- Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
- 26 days’ holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year.
- Contributory Pension Scheme.
- Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family.
- Learning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career.
- Free onsite parking.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Collaborative & inclusive working culture.
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The closing date for applications is 30 September 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect everyone to share this commitment. You will be required to adhere to all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and to ensure that Southampton Football Club is free from discrimination and harassment.
The post holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, supporting the organisation’s strategic aims to remove barriers and address inequality. You will play an active role in promoting an inclusive, discrimination-free environment that ensures fair access to opportunities and resources. This includes fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging where everyone is empowered to contribute, perform, and reach their full potential.
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