Suicide Prevention Programme Manager in Burton upon Trent

About the Role

The organisation has launched an ambitious Suicide Prevention Plan designed to strengthen prevention, awareness, intervention and support within its own organisation and across grassroots football communities. The role leads the first phase of delivery across grassroots football. It works alongside County FAs, community clubs, specialist partners and internal stakeholders to transform strategy into meaningful action, helping create safer, more supportive football environments for communities across England. The role sits at the intersection of football, wellbeing and social impact, delivering tangible change in communities where football can play a vital role in building connection, resilience and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the implementation plan for the grassroots element of the Suicide Prevention Plan.
• Work with specialist partners, including Chasing the Stigma, to translate evidence‑based approaches into practical delivery models.
• Identify and engage priority clubs and communities using available insight and data.
• Embed suicide prevention plans within selected grassroots football clubs.
• Support the rollout of suicide prevention awareness and training across participating clubs.
• Develop and promote resources, guidance and signposting materials that improve access to support.
• Build strong relationships with County FAs, community clubs, health partners and wider stakeholders.
• Design community‑led initiatives that strengthen protective factors and increase local awareness of available support.
• Monitor progress, capture impact and identify opportunities to scale the programme.
• Support the expansion of the programme towards a long‑term ambition of reaching 1,000 thriving community clubs.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Experience leading complex programmes, projects or community initiatives from design through to implementation.
• Experience working within mental health, wellbeing, public health, community development, sport for development, social impact or related sectors.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership management skills.
• Experience influencing and engaging diverse audiences across multiple organisations.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into practical delivery plans.
• Experience using insight and data to inform decision making and prioritisation.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of suicide prevention, mental health promotion or wellbeing frameworks.
• Experience working with community organisations, charities or volunteer networks.
• Experience delivering programmes within sport, education, health or local communities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and wellbeing approaches.
• Relevant programme management or public health qualification.

Workplace

• Hybrid working model: expectation to work from contractual location for part of the week, with remaining days worked remotely; model may be adjusted in future.

Salary

Competitive salary.

Benefits & Perks

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside regular internal events throughout the season, to connect and learn with colleagues and support mental health and wellbeing.
• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
• Private medical cover funded by The FA.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, and 25 days of annual leave (based on a full‑time, permanent contract).
• Hybrid working model offering greater flexibility.
• Unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, the home of English Football.
• World‑class Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high‑performing England teams and leaders.
• Opportunities to develop and grow in the role.

About the Company

The FA is committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. It has unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, the home of English Football, and a world‑class Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire. The FA is a diverse workplace that aspires to represent football across the country and actively promotes inclusion and diversity.

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