Special Olympics are looking for a Football Development Officer to join their team. This Football Development Officer is a 12 month fixed term contract post which has been created in partnership with The FA which allows us to appoint this critical position at an important time in our development. The post will be overseen by a management group including Special Olympics Great Britain and The FA’s National Development Manager – Disability Pathway. 

The Football Development Officer role is a key appointment reporting directly to the Head of Sport and will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, with a specific focus on football.  As a member of the Organisational Growth team, this role will play an important part in shaping the delivery operations of capability and capacity building, driving it forward and actively support, and implement the strategic plan in accordance with the stated mission.

You can find out more information about the role here: SOGB-FA-Football-Development-Officer-October-2023.pdf (specialolympicsgb.org.uk)

To apply, please send in a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining why you wish to work for Special Olympics Great Britain. It is important that all prospective employees understand our mission and are driven by our cause. Please be specific about how your skills and experience will help you undertake this role. Generic letters will not be considered. 

Please also include your CV and send along with your covering letter to recruitment@sogb.org.uk being very clear about why you are applying for the role. 

Please state the job title that you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

If you require any further information, please contact us via recruitment@sogb.org.uk

Closing date for applications is Friday 10th November 2023. Interviews will be held on 23rd November 2023.