Women’s Regional Talent ID Coach – London (FTC until July 2029) The Football Association

The FA is looking for a Women’s Regional Talent ID Coach for the London Region to work within targeted communities to identify and support talented female players from under-represented groups within London (aged 13-16) contributing to the delivery of an inclusive and accessible talent pathway. The team will deliver an outstanding talent pathway that provides a wide and diverse pool of talent for future Women’s England Teams.

Interviews are scheduled to be held on the 3rd July at The National Football Centre, St. George’s Park.

What will you be doing?

• Support the FA Regional Talent Manager with the delivery of London’s regional talent strategy to expand and improve player pools for youth national teams (13-16).
• Deliver a programme of talent ID which is targeted to historically under-represented groups.
• Work with the FA Regional Talent Manager to identify communities and individuals of need within the local football landscape.
• Develop innovative projects and initiatives which engage talented girls, in response to the Regional Talent Strategy.
• Develop a deep understanding of local challenges within hotspot areas.
• Develop effective relationships with local stakeholders including community groups and organisations – which support the identification of talent.
• Take a bespoke approach to addressing barriers for talented players from under-represented groups to enter the Women’s England Talent Pathway.
• Develop bespoke support for talented players who may find it a challenge to access and progress through the Women’s England Talent Pathway.
• Deliver Talent ID events and activities that provide opportunity and access for all talented girls.
• Provide transition support and mentorship for players entering Regional Top Talent programmes.
• Build in depth, holistic knowledge of talented players’ journeys, support and challenges within their football network.
• Utilise a central tracking and monitoring system that allows talented players' individual progress to be tracked.
• Provide data and information on players’ progress, which contribute to regional talent decisions.
• Support the delivery of a parent education and engagement programme to complement the journey of talented female players.
• Build a deep understanding of talent indicators and how these may be applied to under-represented groups – to remove the impact of bias.
• Work with talent inclusion partners in the EFL Community Trusts to extend the reach of talent referrals.
• Work with Premier League and FA funded projects that target communities of under-represented groups.
• Technical coach delivery on Regional and National Talent ID and Development events, where required.
• Work closely with the FA’s Technical Team on the progress and implementation of the Women’s Technical Strategy.
• Attend departmental meetings as and when required.
• Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA’s changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and wellbeing can be maintained.

As part of the FA’s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role

• Knowledge: Holds a UEFA C Licence.
• Strong understanding of the targeted community area and the barriers that exist to accessing opportunities.
• Awareness of key stakeholders across the football landscape in London.
• Experience: Ability to influence and build positive working relationships in community and club setting.
• Managing a wide range of stakeholders.
• Time and project management skills.
• Working effectively as part of a team and individually.
• Technical Skills: Experience and capability to use Excel.
• Ability to use a suite of Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to create presentations and present to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel.
• Willingness to commit to personal development where appropriate.

Beneficial to have

• Knowledge: Holds a UEFA B Licence.
• Holds a FA Level 1 in Talent Identification.
• Understanding of the women’s game.
• Experience: Experience in identifying talent and potential.
• Experience working with local partners and stakeholders to engage historically under-represented groups.
• Experience of working in a player development programme within a club or community environment.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Project Management Skills.
• Basic Analysis Skills to support Talent ID.

What’s in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George’s Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders. We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role.

But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.
• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional ‘Thank You’ days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract).
• A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA’s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.