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Learning & Development Advisor
The FA
The Football Association is the governing body of association football in England and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.
Job Posted- 23 Oct 2026
Status- Full Time
- Permanent
Location- England
Closing date- 8 Nov 2026
The FA is looking for a Learning & Development Advisor to join its Talent team. This is a great opportunity for a learning professional who is passionate about helping people develop and grow, at a time when The FA is evolving its learning offer and building a stronger culture of continuous learning.
The Role
Working closely with the Learning & Development Manager, you will support the design, delivery and continuous improvement of The FA's learning and development offer. You will help increase engagement with learning, develop new programmes and contribute to initiatives ranging from a new learning platform to a coaching and mentoring framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Create engaging learning and development initiatives that support organisational and individual capability
- Promote the L&D offer, driving awareness, participation and engagement across the organisation
- Plan, coordinate and evaluate learning programmes and events
- Support the implementation and optimisation of the learning management system and wider learning technology, embedding more blended learning
- Input to the design of learning solutions, workshops and development activities
- Help develop and embed a coaching and mentoring framework, and support apprenticeship and early careers opportunities
- Contribute to learning pathways and mandatory training frameworks, including solutions for the casual workforce
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders and external partners, and use data to evaluate and improve programmes
About You
- Experience supporting or delivering learning and development initiatives in a professional environment
- Experience designing, adapting or delivering learning content
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage colleagues at all levels
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Commercial awareness, including monitoring budgets and interpreting financial information
- Confidence using learning systems and technology to enhance the learner experience
- A collaborative, proactive and curious approach with a continuous improvement mindset
Key Details
- Location: Wembley Stadium or St George's Park (hybrid working; travel between sites and to training venues, including central London, will be required)
- Contract/hours: Full-time, permanent
- Closing date: 8 November 2026 at 23:59
How to Apply
Apply online via The FA's careers website using the apply link.