Middlesex Fa

**Our Organisation**
- Established in 1883, we are responsible for clubs, players and referees in some of the most densely populated areas of the country and are committed to offering opportunities for everyone to be involved with football.
- Our Mission
- Inspire our community to get involved in football.
- Our Vision
- Deliver a Modern, Dynamic and Customer Centered football experience.

**The Role**
- PLEASE NOTE: The role will mainly be home based and requires regular travel across the county._

**Key Accountabilities**
- Attend the ‘Disability Football Ambassador Training', scheduled for May 2023.
- Engage with selected 2 and 3-star England Football Accredited clubs following their completion of the Disability Friendly Club Training, to support in the creation of a bespoke disability game plan which will outline new club-based opportunities for disabled people which may include new playing provisions, coaching opportunities, and/or volunteering roles.
- Drive engagement at every level of clubs to maximise and sustain these opportunities for disabled people.
- Support clubs to build and sustain relationships with relevant local partners such as charitable organisations, disability support groups, educational establishments, alongside other key partners to promote the new opportunities.
- Help clubs access relevant support including funding and coach development opportunities with support from the County FA.
- To collaborate with County FA staff, national FA staff, disability football coach mentors, external partners, and wider members of the grassroots delivery team workforce.
- Maintain records of the support being provided to grassroots clubs with the aim of providing clarity on work programmes, development opportunities and sharing of good practice.

**What we are looking for**
- Essential
- Can demonstrate a history of success in developing disability grassroots football opportunities.
- Experience of facilitating and engaging with volunteers.
- Experience of engaging with external partners and stakeholders.
- Ability to build trust and develop effective working relationships within England Football Accredited Clubs.
- Ability to deliver practical support sessions to a range of club Volunteers.
- Understanding of how an England Football Accredited Club operates.
- An advocate for disability football with an understanding of the challenges and barriers that both players and volunteers can face.
- Commitment to attend additional training provided as part of this programme.
- Proficient IT skills in Microsoft Office with experience in organising and leading virtual meetings.
- Flexible in approach with willingness to work evenings and weekends, as well as travel across the County.

Desirable
- Experience of volunteering within a grassroots football club as a Committee Member.
- Experience of mentoring others.
- Experience of accessing external funding.
- Knowledge of The FA's Gameplan for Disability Football; Football Your Way.
- Knowledge of the England Football Accreditation Framework.
- Knowledge of existing support measures available to England Football Accredited Clubs.

**To Apply