Premier League Stadium Fund Technical Executive

We currently have a vacancy in the Premier League Stadium Fund for a Technical Executive to support the Stadium Accreditation Programme and to support the assessment of applications to  the Premier League Stadium Fund.

The role will be home-based, although you’ll travel regularly to sites and facilities. Where possible, we will aim to assign you a region within a reasonable travel distance from your home. However, there may be occasional travel to sites and facilities further afield as well as our main office, currently in Wembley Stadium, to support business needs.

The Premier League Stadium Fund (PLSF) provides grants to improve stadium facilities for players, supporters, and officials. It supports over 1,000 clubs, including those in Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System, Tiers 1 to 4 of the Women’s Football Pyramid, and clubs promoted to the English Football League (EFL). 

As part of a new Stadium Accreditation Programme, the PLSF also collects data on stadium and facility quality for The FA, offering a comprehensive view of stadiums across the game and ensuring that its investment is targeted effectively. This new digital process, allows clubs to keep track of the works required to their facility, as well as provide them with a live platform to report on any changes or improvement works that are carried out at their stadium. 

By funding stadium improvements, PLSF helps non-league and women’s clubs meet required standards, avoid relegation, achieve promotion, whilst fostering financial sustainability and enhancing their matchday experience. 

 

Whilst the Technical Executive will be responsible for the successful delivery of the Premier League Stadium Fund, they will be employed by the Football Foundation, and therefore it’s important that they understand the wider context – in terms of what we do and how we go about it.

The Football Foundation’s  purpose is to transform individual lives and communities by providing people with a great place to play. That’s an inspiring thought – but behind it sits a great team. The Foundation is an independent charity, but has at its heart a collaboration between the Premier League, The Football Association and Sport England. Our role is to facilitate their joint investment into community sports facilities. We do this through partnership working – being part of a team is really important to us.

Together we have ambitious plans and with the recent announcement from the government to invest a further £205 million into grassroots football over the next 3 years, the Football Foundation is well-supported to continue to invest in community pitches and facilities across the nation.

The PLSF Technical Executive will focus their support on Stadium Accreditation for clubs in Steps 5 and 6 of the National League System and Tiers 3 to 4 of the Women’s Football Pyramid, ensuring grounds meet The FA standards within set timeframes. The role involves reviewing technical and construction aspects of grant applications, managing risks, and supporting the successful development of stadium facilities. 

This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in the design, development and compliance of stadium facilities. You'll support the PLSF grant giving process and the Stadium Accreditation Programme by working with club representatives on site and remotely to ensure grounds meet the requirements set by The FA. The role will also involve reviewing technical and construction elements of grant applications, managing risks, and contributing to the successful development of stadium facilities. 

We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals eager to develop their professional skills. You’ll need a qualification in a construction field – a Level 4 HNC or HND as a minimum. You don’t need to have a passion for football, or an encyclopaedic knowledge of the football pyramid - your technical or construction background is what sets you apart. 

Successful applicants will join an experienced team and gain practical experience in grant management and technical processes. Over time, you’ll begin to take charge of your own portfolio of clubs, guiding and supporting them to meet Stadium Accreditation requirements within set timeframes.  

You’ll need to be educated to HNC / HND (Level 4/5) in a construction field (or similar). You’ll have some experience attending building sites, with knowledge of construction processes and quality standards. An understanding of the FA’s National League System and Women’s Football Pyramid, and promotion and relegation is desirable but not essential.

We support all our team members to develop and progress, however, you will need a degree in a construction related field to eventually be considered for promotion to a Technical Manager role. If you do hold a relevant degree, our goal will be to prepare you to be promotion-ready within two to three years.  

You must also have great people skills and the ability to inspire and engage people at all levels, whilst also planning and overseeing projects from start to finish. You’ll have strong organisational skills managing multiple responsibilities, prioritising work and meeting deadlines without compromising on quality.

Most of all we want someone who reflects who we are as an organisation. We refer to our values as our four corners: 

•    Fair Players – open and inclusive in our approach
•    Star Performers – trusted to deliver
•    United Team Player – collaborative and easy to work with
•    Passionate Supporters – flexible and willing 

Please note you must hold a current and valid driving licence, have access to a vehicle that complies with road traffic law, is in a safe and roadworthy condition, and is fit for purpose.

For more details about the role and full person specification, please download the recruitment pack. 

The salary band for this role is £26,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience). This will be reviewed periodically, providing opportunities for your salary to grow as you develop and gain experience in the role.  

You will start on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), collective bonus scheme, free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, interest-free season ticket loan, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets

We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.

The Football Foundation is committed to, and values the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us at jobs@footballfoundation.org.uk

To apply, please follow the steps outlined below:
1.    Please send the following to jobs@footballfoundation.org.uk

• CV
• Cover letter - please highlight briefly and clearly how your skills, abilities and experience equip you for the role, together with your reasons for applying.

The closing date for applications is 9:00am on Thursday 9 January 2025.

1st stage interviews are currently scheduled for 14 and 15 January 2025 with 2nd stage interviews to follow.

Due to the volume of applications received for most roles, the Foundation only contacts candidates if they are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.