Job Description

Set the bar for greatness...The FA is searching for an On-Field Football Regulation Officer to join our Legal and Governance Division. This exciting opportunity will assist the On-Field Football Regulation team in all matters relating to the work of the department.What will you be doing?

• Investigate, gather evidence and assist with the charging process for on-field disciplinary matters.
• Investigate, gather evidence and assist with the charging process for crowd control/supporter misconduct cases.
• Assist with reviewing all cases and footage handled by the On-Field Football Regulation Department to provide an assessment of how to progress each case.
• Coordinate and assist in delivering the club visit programme on behalf of On-Field Football Regulation and Integrity Departments.
• Provide administrative support and customer service for internal and external stakeholders, specifically including Communications, Customer Relations, Integrity, Legal, Case Management, Match Officials, Club Officials and Competitions.
• Assist the Football Regulation team in all matters relating to the work of the department, including the payment of invoices and other administrative tasks.
• Support the Integrity Department and Regulatory Legal Department with tasks as directed by the On-Field Football Regulation Manager.
• Assist with the processing of discipline, including cautions and dismissals.
• Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained.

What are we looking for?Essential for the role:

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in dealing with highly sensitive information with discretion.
• Demonstrable experience investigating and gathering evidence on cases.
• Experience reviewing information and using this review to provide assessments on how to move forward.
• Ability to show proactivity to completing workload, and working towards specific deadlines.
• Experience providing excellent customer service.
• High attention to detail.

Beneficial to have:

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of football.
• Experience working in a regulatory environment.
• Relevant experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge and / or experience of the law, regulatory processes, and the work of a sports governing body.
• Knowledge and/or experience of using video editing software.
• Experience of taking meeting minutes.

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 which offers 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.

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