Hertfordshire FA - Chief Executive Officer

Hertfordshire FA have a rare opportunity for a Chief Executive Officer to join their team.

Could you lead a team shaping the future development and progression of grassroots football in Hertfordshire?

This fantastic opportunity offers the right candidate the chance to lead an engaged and talented team, and further embed the Hertfordshire FA values of Honesty, Efficiency, Respect, Teamwork and Trust, supporting the development of grassroots football in the region.

The offices are based in Letchworth, at The County Ground, and consist of a 3G stadia pitch, comfortable office space with onsite Café services. The offices are also within walking distance of Letchworth Town Centre and train station.

• Position: Chief Executive Officer
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: 35 hours per week, including some evening and weekend work throughout the season
• Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
• Based: Hertfordshire FA, Letchworth (with Hybrid working available)

You must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible to hold this role at Hertfordshire FA.

The CEO is responsible for providing visionary leadership and clear strategic direction for the Hertfordshire Football Association, driving the growth, sustainability, and integrity of grassroots football across the county.

In this role, the CEO leads the organisation in delivering the national game strategy set by The Football Association, while adapting initiatives to meet the specific needs and opportunities of local communities.

The position calls for a dynamic and collaborative leader who can effectively increase participation, strengthen governance, build and maintain strategic partnerships, and secure the long-term financial sustainability of the HFA.

Download the recruitment pack to learn more about the role:

Benefits Include:

• Build a career in football with the local governing body of the grassroots game here in Hertfordshire
• Access to high-quality training, networking and personal development opportunities
• Opportunities to progress your career across the County FA Network and at The FA
• Employee Assistance Programme offering support across a wide range of areas
• Nike staff uniform provided and the opportunity to buy Nike products at a discount
• Company laptop and mobile phone, access to tickets for events at Wembley Stadium, access to Bright HR discounts programme
• Flexible and remote working as appropriate, starting with 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Complimentary access to the Local Gym and Leisure facilities

How to Apply

Closing Date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 9 April. Successful candidates will need to be available for interviews on Wednesday 22 April and Friday 15 May either online or at The County Ground, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2EN.

Please be aware that due to volume of applications, we are only able to contact those who are successful in reaching the interview stage.

Equality and diversity monitoring

Completion of this form is entirely optional, however it does provide the Association with the opportunity to track the breadth and depth of the applications from different parts of the community. This should be filled in anonymously and sent back separately. They will be collated only for the purpose of monitoring diversity and will not be used to identify individuals.