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Leicestershire & Rutland FA - Referee Development Officer

Leicestershire & Rutland FA - Referee Development Officer

The Football Association • Leicestershire and Rutland FA
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Leicestershire & Rutland County FA (LRCFA) is inviting applications for the position of Referee Development Officer.

Salary: Starting from £26,000 per annum
Contract:Permanent, 35 hours per week (some evening and weekend work required)
Location:Holmes Park, Dog and Gun Lane, Whetstone, LE8 6FA (with travel around the county and some home working)

This full-time role will focus on recruiting and converting new referees through the delivery of referee courses and providing post-course support to help officials begin their journey in the game.

Additionally, the role will involve overseeing the appointment of match officials for County Cup competitions and partner organisation fixtures, including academy and university games. This position will report to our Workforce Lead, supporting the ongoing development, progression, and retention of referees across the county.

LRCFA are seeking applications from individuals who share their values of being progressive, respectful, collaborative, and inclusive. In return, you will contribute to the Association's overall aim of Inspiring Positive Change through football across Leicestershire and Rutland by uniting communities, tackling inequalities, and improving public health.

About the Role:

  • Identify, manage, and develop relationships with key partners to meet the strategic objectives of LRCFA.
  • Lead on the delivery of referee courses as a tutor to meet organisational needs.
  • Deliver recruitment and conversion strategies to grow the referee workforce.
  • Organise and support development opportunities for trainee referees, including post-course sessions and celebration events.
  • Support initiatives such as Referee Roadshows and the Centre of Refereeing Excellence (CORE).
  • Oversee the development of the Referee Friendly Club Programme.
  • Administer County FA and external match official appointments in line with policies and procedures.

Why Join?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and progressive organisation, working at the heart of grassroots football.

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Free gym membership with Everyone Active.
  • Free Nike team kit.
  • Mental health and wellbeing support available year-round.
  • Priority ticket access to major football events at Wembley Stadium.

Application Process

Complete the online application form by 10am on Monday 11th May 2026. Please note that applications submitted after this time will not be accepted.

Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by Friday 15th May 2026, with interviews scheduled for the week commencing Monday 25th May 2026.

LRCFA is committed to equality of opportunity for all. The organisation welcomes applications from women, people with disabilities, and individuals from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities, as they are currently underrepresented within the organisation.

For more information and to apply, please read the full .

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Jack Simpson, Workforce Lead:

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