Posted on 30th January 2014
As the new season gets underway and fans return to grounds, FSA member Saffy Gallagher sat down for a Q&A with Preston North End’s dedicated football officer (DFO), PC Paul Elliot, to find out more about the job…
Posted on 30th January 2014
This is a story from the FSF archive – the FSF and SD merged to become the FSA in 2019.
The Football Supporters’ Federation is seeking to recruit a Diversity and Campaigns Officer, based in central London but with national responsibilities. This is a great opportunity to help shape the diversity agenda in football, at a time of change, when fan bases are more diverse than ever before.
The post-holder will, as part of the FSF staff team, be involved in supporting, organising and on occasions leading FSF campaigning activity. In particular the post-holder will work with partner organisations to develop, lead and deliver campaigning activity among football fans to oppose all forms of discrimination and to promote diversity within football.
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Salary: £28,000
The successful applicant will need:
• Knowledge of the issues around diversity and anti-discrimination in football
• Experience as a football supporter and awareness of the issues affecting match-going fans
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• An ability to work both independently and as part of a team
The Football Supporters’ Federation strives to be an equal opportunities employer. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with a BME heritage.
To download an application pack, please follow the links below, or write to:
Job Description (pdf) – Person Specification (pdf) – Application form (.docx)
The Football Supporters’ Federation
1, Ashmore Terrace
Stockton Road
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR2 7DE
For more details, email: [email protected]
The deadline for receipt of application forms is Friday, 28th February 2014 at 5pm. We are unable to accept CVs instead of application forms.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 12th March in London.
If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful.
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