Wiltshire FA - Finance Officer/Manager

Wiltshire FA is recruiting for a Finance Officer or Finance Manager (dependent on experience) to join its motivated and successful team. The successful postholder will lead the organisation's financial management activities and, working alongside the leadership team, will contribute to the wider delivery of activity that supports Wiltshire FA's purpose:

• To improve the experience of all involved in Wiltshire Football;
• To extend its reach to deliver positive change through football in Wiltshire.

Wiltshire FA is the not-for-profit governing body of football in the county. The organisation works to grow participation, promote diversity, and regulate the sport to ensure it is enjoyed by all. Wiltshire FA is proud to champion ‘Football For All’.

The organisation is based at a purpose-built football hub in Devizes, with advanced plans to operate a second site in Swindon by the end of 2026, and active work underway to identify a suitable site for a further football-led facility in the south of the county.

The successful candidate will report to the Chief Executive Officer, Simon Russell.

Job Purpose

• To lead regular and ad hoc finance activities and operations, following best practice.
• To support compliance with all relevant regulation, policy, and procedures that apply, including those that may be updated or introduced in future.
• To manage a range of administrative tasks that contribute to the effective operation of the organisation.
• To support effective safeguarding in football and contribute to the delivery of The FA Grassroots Football Strategy and the Wiltshire FA Strategy.

The primary focus of the role is on delivering effective financial operations, which represents 0.6 FTE. Wiltshire FA may appoint a candidate solely on this basis. However, depending on the skills and experience of applicants, the organisation may appoint someone on a 0.8 FTE or full-time basis, with additional administrative responsibilities included.

Further Information & Applications

For further information or to arrange an informal conversation, prospective applicants may contact Simon Russell at or 07711 202 532. The role profile/person specification can be found as an attachment below.

To apply, candidates should submit an application including a cover letter clearly outlining how they meet the job specification. Applications should be marked Private and Confidential and sent to Simon Russell via the email above. CVs submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.

Wiltshire FA offers a range of employee benefits, including a free healthcare plan, flexible and hybrid working, and investment in staff development.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 20 February 2026 (Wiltshire FA reserves the right to close applications earlier).

Interviews: To be confirmed.

Wiltshire FA is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community it serves. The organisation is also committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check via The FA DBS process.