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Governance

Chair for Inclusion Advisory Group

Location London

Salary Voluntary

Organisation Essex County Football Association

Contract Full Time

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Closing date: 26th October 2025

About Us

We are inviting applications for the voluntary role of Chair of our Inclusion Advisory Group (IAG), a vital position which will help shape the future of inclusive football across the county.

The successful candidate will not only lead the IAG in supporting the organisation’s equality, diversity and inclusion objectives, but will also be co-opted onto the Essex County FA Council as a full member. This dual role offers a unique opportunity to influence strategic decisions and ensure that football in Essex remains welcoming and accessible to all. The recruitment window closes on Sunday 26th October.

“Football is the most popular sport in the UK, and we’re delivering great experiences across Essex,” said Milly Morgan, Equality and Inclusion Officer at the Essex County FA. “Whether you’re a life-long football enthusiast, player, volunteer, coach or corporate professional looking to volunteer your expertise, we’re committed to creating a group of diverse skills, experience and backgrounds who can add value to the game.”

About The Role

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of grassroots football in Essex, as well as significant knowledge or experience of equality matters. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s passionate about inclusion to make a real impact on the local game.

Role Purpose:

To lead and support an effective, constructive and cohesive Inclusion Advisory Group.
To assist the IAG Members and all Essex County FA staff to plan, lead and develop a strategic vision for inclusion in football within the County.
To positively contribute to Council discussions, promoting the delivery of Inclusion

Key Accountabilities

Governance

To represent the IAG on the Essex County FA Council.
To attend any national or regional FA inclusion events (where possible and relevant).
To attend Essex FA Meetings as and when required and when reasonable.

Agendas, Papers, and Presentation

To support the recruitment of and inspire the very best and talented IAG team possible.
To ensure the performance of the IAG is measured and accountable where possible.
To prepare the Agenda for IAG meetings.
To work closely with the Essex County FA CEO, Head of Football Development & Investment, Inclusion Officer and all Essex FA staff where relevant, to ensure resources are effectively prioritised for inclusion to be embedded across all Essex FA work and staff.
To undertake relevant training and ensure all group members undertake the necessary training to remain compliant with FA regulations.
To ensure that IAG action points are documented and actioned.

Strategy and Vision

To support work around maintaining the current and/or progressing to the next level of the Equality Standard for Sport, including the creation of a robust Equality Action Plan to sit alongside, compliment and
be part of Essex FA’s wider operations plan.
To liaise with staff members and the IAG Working Group to ensure IAG work supports the attainment of FA and Internal KPIs.

Further Information

Applications should be made via the Application Form, with the personal statement detailing how your skills and experience match the role. Please also complete the Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form. CVs will not be accepted.

Please complete the Application Form and return by E-Mail at recruitment@essexfa.com by 11:59pm on Sunday 26th October. Applications received after this time will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.

We promote equality and diversity in employment and welcome applicants from all parts of the community.