PDP Officer

JOB TITLE: Officer  

DEPARTMENT: Commercial, Football Development, London 

REPORTING TO: Matt Wilder London Area Manager 

JOB FUNCTION: To lead and deliver safe, inclusive, high quality provision on the Player Development Programme (PDP) and to further develop and grow the business 

DIRECT REPORTS: Coordinators and Contracted Coaches 

LOCATION: London 

CONTRACT: 35 hours any 5 of 7 days 

 

Closing date: 31/07/2026

 

PLAY YOUR PART (Main Responsibilities):  
 

• To lead on the effective planning, communication and execution of the Player Development Programme running in London. These to include, but not limited to all In-School and Out of School activity, Player Development Programme activity and the various activity delivered during the school holidays. 

• To deliver safe, inclusive and high quality coaching activity across the London Development Programme running in London. These to include, but not limited to all In-School and Out of School activity, Player Development Programme activity and the various activity delivered during the school holidays. 

• To lead on managing the programme/activity schedule and sharing monthly timesheets with the Area Lead for approval. 

• To lead on developing the wider area network opportunities in the area to create additional sporting opportunities to further enhance the delivery programme. 

• To lead on all aspects of support for the Contracted and Sessional Coaches and Coordinators , this includes induction and onboarding, relevant training and CPD, mentoring opportunities, scheduling, appropriate resources and quality assuring. 

• Conducting regular 1:1’s with contracted staff to review performance and KPI’s and objectives, involvement in team meetings and investing in their development/training opportunities/CPD. 

• To innovate and seek new business and networking opportunities to share with relevant steering group and implement across the area to enhance the delivery programme.  

• To be involved in a steering group aligned to your work programme. 

• To carry out duties relevant to legislation and Club policies and procedures.   

• To undertake any Club activities that maybe required in addition to the role.   

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DO THE RIGHT THING (Our Expectations):

• To demonstrate and live by the club’s values; Here to Win, Be Brave, Do the Right Thing, Play Your Part, Many Teams, One Club and Proud to Be Chelsea. 

• To adhere to the Clubs policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.  

• To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels. 

• To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead. 

• To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department. 

 

HERE TO WIN (Measures of Performance): 

 

• To achieve and surpass all of the participation and budget targets that have been set for Player Development Programme. 

• To actively seek ways in which to increase participation across the Player Development Programme. 

• To deliver coaching sessions across the week at no less than 25% of contracted hours.(This does not include travel and set up/down). 

• To be a positive role model, creating a safe, positive and fun environment in which to educate., motivate and inspire young people and other participants to succeed and develop. 

• To lead and support the Area Lead in building robust relationships with local schools, grassroots clubs, the Club, organisations and authorities. 

• To support, mentor and guide Coordinators and Contracted and Sessional Coaches in best practice and professionalism. 

 

PROUD TO BE CHELSEA (Person Specification): 

 

Qualifications: 

 

• A minimum of the new FA Introduction to Football Coaching qualification. (FA Level 1 is the equivalent qualification). 

• A project management or business qualification.   

• In-date FA Safeguarding Children course & the FA Introduction to First Aid in Football certificate. 

• Clean driving licence. 

• Enhanced DBS check. 

 

Experience: 

 

• Worked for a minimum of 2 years in elite football setting. 

• Led on a £100k project/programme. 

• Managed staff in a sporting environment.  

 

Skills and Behaviours:  

• Excellent communication and organisation skills. 

• Good ability to organise and motivate team members. 

• Confident and outgoing personality. 

• Able to support and improve staff members. 

• Excellent attention to detail. 

• Reliable and trustworthy. 

• Risk aware and confident and competent in escalating information. 

 

• Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:  

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At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.    

 

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you. 

 

Chelsea FC and the Foundation is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.  

 

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.