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BUCS Football Development Officer
British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS)
British Universities & Colleges Sport is the governing body for higher education sport in the United Kingdom.
Job Posted- 10 Dec 2025
Status- Contract - Fixed Term
Location- England
Closing date- 4 Jan 2026
About the Role
The Football Development Officer will coordinate programmes and deliver events which directly support the delivery of the strategic objectives relating to the BUCS Strategy and The FA Grassroots Strategy ‘A Thriving Grassroots Game’ 2024-2028. The post holder will also be responsible for supporting the Senior Football Development Manager in reporting on the development of non-competitive football within Higher Education (HE) institutions. The role requires collaboration with The FA, member institutions and other key stakeholders relevant to the development of the grassroots game.
The focus of this role will be to deliver on the workforce and leadership targets within The FA and BUCS four-year strategic plan aimed at increasing the number of staff, volunteers, coaches, and match officials receiving CPD. This will be achieved through delivering development opportunities to BUCS Accredited universities, including but not limited to the Women’s Leadership Programme, Football Club Committee Leader events and University Football Coaching Hubs.
Working at BUCS
BUCS prides itself on being an ambitious and challenging place to work, where staff enjoy work, embrace development opportunities, and have fun.
Benefits include:
· Generous Pension Scheme
· Paid Health Care Plan
· Tax-free - Cycle to work scheme
· Christmas Closure
· Volunteering Day leave
· Flexible - hybrid working
· Wellbeing and Social activities
· Company-supported Learning and Development opportunities
How to Apply
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