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Kent FA is the governing body for grassroots football across Kent, dedicated to developing, supporting and promoting the game at every level. We support over 62,000 players, 13,000 volunteers and more than 700 clubs, working closely with leagues, partners and communities to grow participation and improve standards. Guided by our Play, Protect and Promote strategy, we are committed to making football safe, inclusive and enjoyable for all. Through strong local relationships and innovative initiatives, Kent FA plays a vital role in strengthening the grassroots game and inspiring future generations across the county.

About The Role

At Kent FA, we're passionate about growing participation, promoting diversity and regulating the game so that everyone across our grassroots football community can enjoy it. As the digital landscape plays an ever-greater role in people's lives, making the most of our digital platforms has never been more important.

In this role, you'll take the lead on updating digital content, reviewing analytics, creating engaging content and scheduling activity across Kent FA's digital platforms. At the heart of this role is a clear ambition: to raise our profile, engage our members and followers, and support and grow the game via the four-year strategy, Play, Protect and Promote. Collaboration will be central to your success, working closely with stakeholders and recognising volunteers as the backbone of grassroots football and key to the long-term success of both The FA Grassroots Football Strategy and the Kent FA Strategy.

Key Responsibilities - Provide digital marketing and communications support for both FA and Kent FA campaigns. - Update, maintain and oversee the Kent FA website, ensuring content is accurate, engaging and up to date. - Use analytics to oversee, schedule and manage Kent FA social media channels, ensuring they remain a key resource for stakeholders. - Successfully deliver -newsletters to stakeholders, ensuring full GDPR compliance. - Support with the growth of the opted-in newsletter audience. - Create engaging, high-quality content that tells the story of Kent FA programmes and stakeholders, including filming and editing short-form video content for digital channels. - Support the Football Development Team in capturing and promoting positive case studies and best practice from across the football community. - Analyse data to identify opportunities and implement improvements that drive engagement across digital platforms. - Act as a custodian of the Kent FA brand, ensuring consistent and accurate use of branding and visual identity across all digital media. - Provide social media coverage at Kent FA-led events, including County Cup Finals and Kent Rep Team activity. - Champion and embed safeguarding and equality across all Kent FA and grassroots football activity. - Support offline marketing activities as required, responding to Kent FAs evolving priorities.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised digital marketing qualification and/or demonstrate relevant experience within a digital or marketing role. They will be creative, highly organised and an excellent communicator, with the ability to think strategically and work on their own initiative. They will be confident in building and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and partner organisations, and will bring a proactive, customer-focused approach to their work. A passion for delivering high-quality digital content and a commitment to continuous improvement will be essential.

Further Information

Safeguarding Kent FA is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through The FAs DBS process. Having a criminal record will not automatically disqualify applicants from this role. Each application will be considered on an individual basis, taking into account the nature of the role and the information provided. Equality and Diversity Kent FA promotes inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from everyone, and we encourage applicants to complete our Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form. If you have any requirements in relation to the recruitment or interview process, please include details on the application form.

Apply To apply for this role, please send a completed Application Form and Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form found https://www.kentfa.com/news/2026/jun/17/vacancy---digital-marketing-officer by email to Jobs@KentFA.com

The closing date for receipt of applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 19 July 2026.

Interviews will take place week commencing 27 July 2026.

Applications received after deadline will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate, and drawn directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or content generated by artificial intelligence, as your own), applications may be withdrawn.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Claire Whybrew, Head of Marketing & Partnerships on Claire.Whybrew@KentFA.com

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Closing date: 19th July 2026