Would you like to help provide more development opportunities for Essex referees and enhance the support and guidance to the local referee workforce? An exciting job opportunity has become available to support the implementation and delivery of the referees section of our ambitious #MovingForward Strategy.

Applications for a Referee Development Officer vacancy are currently welcome until Monday 2nd September. This role encompasses strategic planning and the implementation of effective recruitment, conversion, retention and progression strategies, supporting referees and the refereeing workforce (coaches, mentors and observers), as well as supplying appropriate guidance with safeguarding training and DBS requirements.

A full job description and personal specification can be downloaded below. Applications, in the form of a completed Job Application Pack (including a Section 12 Equality and Monitoring Form), should be received by 10:00am on Monday 2nd September. The provisional interview date is Thursday 12th September 2024. The position will be based at the County Office in Chelmsford, with a blend of home working.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.