Women’s Refereeing Senior Manager – the Football Association

October 26, 2016

Location: Wembley, viagra London, UK

Closing date: 10th November 2016

Overview:

The Football Association (The FA) is the governing body of football in England. We are responsible for promoting and developing the game at all levels; from grass roots through to the professional game, The FA Cup and the England International teams, and has two core assets: Wembley Stadium and St George’s Park.

The Role:

  • To lead the Women’s Refereeing function ensuring delivery of the FA Women’s National Strategy
  • To develop a National Strategy for  Women Referees working in partnership with Leagues and Club Services and The FA Refereeing  Department
  • To work with the County Football Associations (CFA) Referee  Development Officers/Managers  to ensure that CFAs, local leagues, clubs and Higher Education Institutes (HEI) work collaboratively to increase the number of women referees at the grassroots level
  • To contribute to the development of appropriate Referee Education modules for men  and women  referees working in the Women’s game
  • To drive the development and on-going assessment of the Referee Educator workforce to ensure tailored provision for Women  referees
  • To ensure the effective resourcing and support for women to referee at the elite level including UEFA and FIFA
  • To provide tailored  learning, education & development opportunities for Referees working in the FA Women’s Super League, National and International competitions
  • Any other duties which may be reasonably required from time to time and which are commensurate with the post

Key responsibilities will include;

  • To lead the Women’s Refereeing function ensuring delivery of the FA Women’s National Strategy
  • To develop a National Strategy for  Women Referees working in partnership with Leagues and Club Services and The FA Refereeing  Department
  • To work with the County Football Associations (CFA) Referee  Development Officers/Managers  to ensure that CFAs, local leagues, clubs and Higher Education Institutes (HEI) work collaboratively to increase the number of women referees at the grassroots level
  • To contribute to the development of appropriate Referee Education modules for men  and women  referees working in the Women’s game
  • To drive the development and on-going assessment of the Referee Educator workforce to ensure tailored provision for Women  referees
  • To ensure the effective resourcing and support for women to referee at the elite level including UEFA and FIFA
  • To provide tailored  learning, education & development opportunities for Referees working in the FA Women’s Super League, National and International competitions
  • Any other duties which may be reasonably required from time to time and which are commensurate with the post

The Person:
The successful candidate will possess the following skills and experience;

  • A comprehensive understanding of, and proven track record in refereeing
  • Experienced professional leader who is able to maintain the highest standards and drive high performance
  • Seasoned head of function with well developed leadership and process ownership and experience of managing a diverse team
  • Comprehensive understanding of  learning, education & development pathways

What we can offer

  • An exciting and challenging role within a changing, dynamic and world-renowned sports organisation.
  • Attractive benefits and a competitive salary for the right candidate

The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 10th November 2016.

The Football Association Group promotes inclusion and diversity, and welcomes applications from everyone. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process please mention this in your covering letter.

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