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Join Liverpool County FA: Help Grow Female Volunteering in Football

Are you passionate about the power of football to unite communities? Do you want to play a key role in making the game more inclusive across Merseyside?

Liverpool County FA (LCFA) is looking for an inspiring, dynamic, and motivated individual to join our team as a Volunteer Coordinator (Women & Girls). This is a crucial role dedicated to increasing the number of female volunteers in off-pitch roles across grassroots football, ensuring the game is accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

About the Role

As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will focus on creating a better football experience for all by building capacity within our clubs and leagues. You will work across seven local authorities – Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens, Halton, Warrington, and West Lancashire – to support the delivery of our 2024-28 Strategy and The FA National Game Strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Raising Awareness: Creating campaigns to engage and grow female volunteering sustainably.

  • Building Connections: Engaging with education, faith, and community groups to recruit new volunteers.

  • Learning & Development: Coordinating and delivering FA training opportunities, such as “Females into Volunteering” events and “Club Leadership” modules.

  • Club Support: Helping accredited clubs and leagues establish volunteer plans to recruit, retain, and reward their volunteers.

What We Are Looking For

LCFA are seeking a highly skilled and FA qualified candidate who shares their values of teamwork, inclusivity, passion, and integrity.

Essential requirements:

  • Educated to A-Level or equivalent.
  • Ability to work strategically with partner organisations to deliver volunteer recruitment and retention plans.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with people from various backgrounds.
  • A working knowledge of inclusion, equality, anti-discrimination, and safeguarding.

Vacancy Details

  • Salary: £30,000 per annum (pro rata).
  • Contract Type: Part-time Fixed Term Contract (March 2026 – July 2028).
  • Working Hours: 18 hours per week.
  • Location: Liverpool FA (Thornton, L23 9YP) with flexible homeworking and travel as required.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing the qualities you would bring to the LCFA team. Applications should be sent to info@liverpoolfa.com along with a completed Equality & Diversity Form.

  • Closing Date: Monday 16th March 2026 at 17:00pm.
  • Interviews: Wednesday 25th March 2026.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Anna Farrell, Head of Development, at anna.farrell@liverpoolfa.com or call 0151 523 4488.

Liverpool County FA promotes inclusion, values diversity, and welcomes applications from all.

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