Overview
The County Ground, Thurston Road, Leyland PR252LF
Lancashire FA is seeking an ambitious and driven Head of Facilities & Investment to lead the development and delivery of football facilities investment across the county. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of grassroots football facilities in Lancashire, securing investment that creates high quality, sustainable and accessible environments for communities across the game.
The successful candidate will lead Lancashire FA’s facilities and investment work, driving the delivery of the Lancashire FA Football Facilities Strategy 2026–2036 to create a sustainable, inclusive and high-quality network of football facilities across the county. Working closely with key partners including the Football Foundation, Local Authorities, leagues, clubs and wider stakeholders, the role will maximise investment opportunities and deliver meaningful community impact, while also supporting the delivery of Local Football Facility Plans, Playing Pitch Strategies and wider football development priorities across Lancashire.
Responsibilities
- Lead Lancashire FA’s facilities and investment work and drive delivery of the Football Facilities Strategy 2026–2036.
- Collaborate with key partners (Football Foundation, Local Authorities, leagues, clubs and other stakeholders) to maximise investment opportunities.
- Deliver high quality, sustainable and accessible football facilities across Lancashire; support Local Football Facility Plans and Playing Pitch Strategies.
- Contribute to wider football development priorities and ensure community impact is achieved.
- Manage projects and strategic initiatives, including leading teams and influencing stakeholders; maintain excellent communication and organisational standards.
Qualifications and experience
- Strong understanding of grassroots football development, sports facility investment and partnership working.
- Experience of leading strategic projects, managing teams and influencing stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
- Strong local knowledge of the opportunities and challenges facing communities, facilities and grassroots football across Lancashire is advantageous.
Contract and location
- Full time, two-year fixed term contract based at Lancashire FA headquarters in Leyland, with opportunities for hybrid working and regular travel across Lancashire.
- Role involves some evening and weekend work.
- Salary: £35-£38k, dependent on experience, plus extensive benefits.
Application details
- Next Steps: Lancashire FA is entering the third year of its four-year strategy; review the recruitment pack, including the full job description and person specification, before submitting your application.
- Closing date for applications: Sunday 14th June 2026; interviews scheduled to take place later in June 2026.
- We recognise that applicants may choose to use AI tools to support aspects of their application. Applications must reflect the applicant’s own skills, knowledge, experience and suitability. Inaccurate information may be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Be prepared to discuss all aspects of your application at interview.
Diversity, equality and data
- Lancashire FA is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are anonymised before shortlisting.
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