Grassroots Football Support Apprentice
Shropshire Football Association Limited · Telford · posted 7 July 2026
Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
25 September 2026
Closing date
1 September 2026
Positions
1
Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.
- To provide administrative support to all Shropshire FA Clubs and Leagues , supporting clubs , developing fixtures and completing administrative duties
- Support the affiliation of clubs and leagues sanctioning and ensure safeguarding requirements are met
- Lead on player registration ensuring leagues and clubs fully understand the process
- Support Football Services Lead in ensuring leagues fully comply with The FA Standard Code of Rules (Adult and Youth)
- Provide advice and guidance on rules and regulations
- Communicate governance and regulation services that meet the needs of customers
- Administer Full Time to ensure League Administration is up to date
- Ensure that fixtures and results are communicated and inputted
- Support delivery of CPD to club and league administrative workforce, liaising with key stakeholders to meet the needs of the game
- Support the delivery of County Cup competition
- To work with wider team on Book Football system administration
- Use national and local customer insight to drive delivery of the Shropshire Business Strategy
- Provide the highest level of customer excellence to support volunteers across all FA Technology systems
- Collaborate with the Designated Safeguarding Officer to ensure the affiliation, sanctioning and registration processes are managed effectively and safeguarding requirements are met by clubs, leagues, coaches and referees
- Contribute to ensuring that safeguarding and equality are embedded throughout the Shropshire Football Association and grassroots football
- To support the wider staff team with any other projects / events as required
- Execute tasks as required to meet the Shropshire FA changing priorities
Your training
- One day every 2 weeks at the college ( Term-Time)
- College assessor
- Workplace mentor
Where it leads
- Upon completeion of the apprenitcehisp there will be room to progress within the role and company
About Shropshire Football Association Limited
Shropshire FA is the governing body of football in Shropshire. We grow participation, promote diversity and regulate the sport for everyone to enjoy. With over 160 Clubs and 14,000 diverse players of all ages and abilities playing in the County.
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsIT skillsOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingPatience
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade C / 4) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade C / 4) — essential
Where you'll work
- 2 High Street, Dawley, Telford, TF4 2ET
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