Job Opportunities with Herefordshire FA

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Chair of the board of directors

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for Football? Do you have the skills to guide and inspire a dynamic team? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Chair of the Board of Directors at Herefordshire Football Association (HFA).

HFA was formed in 1893 and is the not-for-profit governing body for football in Herefordshire, responsible for governing, developing and supporting the game across the County.

HFA employs a core team of 6 and operates from recently redeveloped facilities at the SSAFA County Ground in Hereford, which include a state-of-the-art 3G pitch.

The HFA team delivers across its core areas of Football Development (players, facilities, coaches and workforce), Football Services (affiliation, facility hire and league support) and Safeguarding, delivering to 6000 players as well as coaches, referees, volunteers, clubs and leagues.

HFA are looking to appoint a Chair of the Board of Directors responsible for the leadership of the Board, as well as being accountable to the members of the HFA. 

The Chair will be able to motivate and bring the best out of a passionate group of Directors and enable the Board to deliver its strategic role over the next 4 years, whilst providing effective governance for our business.

Please note this a voluntary role which is not accompanied by any financial remuneration.

The deadline to apply is 22^nd November 2024, with interviews taking place on 26^th November 2024. 

Please apply using the link as follows:

Herefordshire Football Association Chair of the Board of Directors Application

To view the role profile, please click here

We ask that you also please complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form HERE 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact CEO Craig Oakley: craig.oakley@herefordshirefa.com

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HFA HEREFORD FC GIRLS' EMERGING TALENT CENTRE  

• Head Coach 
• Assistant Coach 
• Volunteer Coach
• Fixed Term Contract until 30th June 2025

Role: Girls' Emerging Talent Centre

Closing Date: Monday 30th September 2024

Contract Type:  Fixed Term 30th June 2025

Base: Herefordshire Football Association, County Ground Offices, Widemarsh Common, Hereford HR4 9NA

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity to join the Herefordshire Football Association Hereford FC Girls' Emerging Talent Centre and make a real impact. We are willing to consider applications from those interested in Emerging Talent Centre role only.

The aim of the centre is to create a safe, positive, football environment for talented players and aspiring coaches from Herefordshire, with a participant centred focus. The centre is designed to not only support and develop players and coaches, but also to benefit Clubs across the County. Players will be actively encouraged to continue playing grassroots football, with the centre providing them with additional training and games.

For further information on the role, please speak with George Leyshon-James

Email - George.Leyshon-James@herefordshirefa.com (Girls Development Centre)

Phone: 01432 342179

The HFA is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through The FA DBS process. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

If you do not have the formal qualifications specified but can demonstrate skills or experience of an equivalent standard, we would be interested in your application.

How to apply

Application Form: Coach Application (smartsheet.com)

The job description and person specification can be found here: Girls Centre Role 

Applications received after deadline will only be considered in exceptional circumstances e.g. proof of posting indicates undue delay through no fault of the applicant.

If required, second interviews may be held in order to determine the most suitable candidate for the role.

Equality and Diversity

We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. To ensure our recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that we maintain a diverse workforce profile, we ask applicants to complete a Diversity Monitoring Form to enable us to collate anonymised data, which helps us to monitor the diversity profile of all our job applicants. If you have any requirements in relation to the recruitment or interview process, please include details on the application form.

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Job Vacancy (Paid): Project Co-ordinator

Closing Date: Ongoing

We have a new opportunity that has come up where you can be the face of some great projects we have running. These are projects that engage our community and bring people together under the banner of football. 

The successful applicant will need to have an in-date FA Issued DBS and have completed the FA Safeguarding Children Course prior to beginning the role. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

To find out more, please download our job specification here.

To apply, please fill out this form: Application Form

Equality and Diversity

We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. To ensure our recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that we maintain a diverse workforce profile, we ask applicants to complete a Diversity Monitoring Form to enable us to collate anonymised data, which helps us to monitor the diversity profile of all our job applicants. If you have any requirements in relation to the recruitment or interview process, please include details on the application form.

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 Job Vacancy (Paid): Facility Supervisor

Closing Date: Ongoing

Contract Type:  Zero Hours Contract

Base: Herefordshire Football Association, Ssafa County Ground, Widemarsh Common, Hereford, HR4 9NA

There is a new opportunity here at the Herefordshire Football Association that engages you with our wider football community. As our Facility Supervisor, you will entrusted with keeping the facility secure and a safe place for people to play football. 

To view the job description, please click here.

To apply, please fill out this form.

For further information on the role, please speak with Ben Archer.

Email - Ben.Archer@herefordshirefa.com

Phone: 01432 342179 (Opt. 2)

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Job Vacancy (Voluntary): Committee member of the Herefordshire FA Womens League

The Herefordshire FA Womens League have an exciting new opportunity to join the Herefordshire FA Womens League Management Committee.

The role will involve attending League Committee meetings which are held no more than once every quarter, with an AGM every summer. The Management Committee oversee and administer the league, finalises disputes and develop the existing structure etc. The role of Herefordshire FA Womens League Committee Member is a non-paid role.

If anyone has interest in applying for the role or submitting a nomination on someone else’s behalf then please get in touch with George Leyshon-James, via email at George.Leyshon-James@herefordshirefa.com by Tuesday 31^st October.