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Head of Community Football
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust is fully committed to offering all members of the local community access to the highest quality programme of grassroots football.
Job Posted- 24 Oct 2026
Status- Full Time
- Permanent
Location- England
Closing date- 4 Nov 2026
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust is looking for a Head of Community Football to lead its community football portfolio.
The Role
This senior management role carries strategic and operational responsibility for football development, participation and player pathway programmes, including Rovers Play, the Emerging Talent Centre, provision for underrepresented groups and oversight of football delivered through programmes such as Premier League Kicks.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of the Trust’s Community Football strategy
- Oversee all community football programmes and create clear pathways from first engagement to talent opportunities
- Line manage and develop the football workforce, including permanent, part-time and casual staff
- Hold responsibility for budgets, income, performance, quality and risk
- Develop earned income, funding, sponsorship and partnership opportunities
- Build relationships with Blackburn Rovers FC, the Premier League, EFL in the Community, The FA, Lancashire FA, schools and grassroots clubs
- Embed safeguarding, health and safety and inclusion throughout
About You
- Substantial experience in a senior football development, community sport or related leadership role
- Experience leading staff and managing significant programme budgets and income targets
- A track record of growing football programmes, with evidence of increased participation, quality and impact
- Experience of KPIs, reporting, partnerships and external funding
- Minimum UEFA B Licence or equivalent, plus FA Safeguarding Children and FA First Aid (or equivalent)
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Key Details
- Location: Blackburn
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: £31,000 – £35,000 per year
- Includes evening and weekend commitments where required
- Closing date: 4 November 2026
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