Hampshire FA is looking for a Disability Pathway Football Development Officer to help shape the future of disability football in Hampshire, creating opportunities for children, young people and adults to play, belong and thrive. From launching new football sessions to supporting clubs to develop player pathways, you will directly impact the lives of hundreds of participants in Hampshire.
Salary: £26,000
Contract: full time
Location: Winklebury Football Complex, Basingstoke RG23 8BF (hybrid)
Closing date: 3 November 2026. Applications are reviewed as they are received and the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is identified, so early applications are encouraged.
What will you do?
- Lead the strategic development of the disability football pathway in Hampshire
- Lead the development of Comets, Disability Rec and Just Play Kickabout sessions
- Deliver the local disability plan and support Thriving Community Clubs to grow sessional and team-based opportunities in the disability pathway
- Support the Southern Inclusive Football League to grow and develop opportunities
- Ensure disability football in Hampshire is safe, fun and inclusive for all participants
What do you need?
- The ability to build and maintain working relationships
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- The ability to work around challenges by developing new solutions
- The determination to fail better: try, fail, learn, repeat
Interviews will take place in person at Winklebury Football Complex. Hampshire FA is committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding children and adults at risk, and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
How to apply
Complete the online application form linked from the FA careers page (link above), where the full role description is also available.
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Salary: £26,000
Contract: full time
Location: Winklebury Football Complex, Basingstoke RG23 8BF (hybrid)
Closing date: 3 November 2026. Applications are reviewed as they are received and the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is identified, so early applications are encouraged.
What will you do?
- Lead the strategic development of the disability football pathway in Hampshire
- Lead the development of Comets, Disability Rec and Just Play Kickabout sessions
- Deliver the local disability plan and support Thriving Community Clubs to grow sessional and team-based opportunities in the disability pathway
- Support the Southern Inclusive Football League to grow and develop opportunities
- Ensure disability football in Hampshire is safe, fun and inclusive for all participants
What do you need?
- The ability to build and maintain working relationships
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- The ability to work around challenges by developing new solutions
- The determination to fail better: try, fail, learn, repeat
Interviews will take place in person at Winklebury Football Complex. Hampshire FA is committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding children and adults at risk, and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
How to apply
Complete the online application form linked from the FA careers page (link above), where the full role description is also available.