The Football League Trust and The Football Association are working in partnership with three football clubs and three County Football Associations to establish three Disability Football Development Officer positions in the North West of England.

The specific post partnerships are Lancashire FA and Burnley Football Club, Tranmere Rovers Football Club and Cheshire County FA, and Oldham Athletic Football Club and Manchester County FA. Post holders will be located with both partners for half of the working week. The employer of each post will be the latter mentioned partner.

Each role encompasses the following areas:

* Growth and Retention - increasing and sustaining disabled player participation
* Raising Standards - creating a safe and positive environment for disabled people
* Better Players - implementation of Playground to Podium, management of the Disability Centre of Excellence and CAADC programme
* Running the Game - establishing effective playing structures for disabled people and securing investment into disability football
* Workforce - developing a grassroots volunteer workforce including coaches, referees, administrators and club welfare officers

To apply you need to be of graduate calibre, have experience in sports development and an understanding of work of the Football League Trust and The FA National Game Strategy. You need to be passionate about and committed to the development of football at a local level. You must be able to work under pressure, handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate both team working and the ability to work unsupervised. Candidates should also have excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. You need also to have a current driving licence and also be able to work evenings and weekends.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter with details of which of the three posts you are interested in, marked 'Private and Confidential' toeither of the following:

* Aiden Couch, The Football League Trust, Edward VII Quay, Navigation Way,Preston, PR2 2FY
* ACouch@fltrust.co.uk

For further information on each role or a copy of the job description please contact:-

* Derek Egan (Lancashire FA/Burnley FC) - 01772 624000 or derek.egan@lancashirefa.com
* Natalie Woodford (Manchester CFA/Oldham Athletic FC) - 0161 604 7625 or natalie.woodford@manchesterfa.com
* Simon Gerrard (Cheshire CFA / Tranmere Rovers FC) - 01606 871155 or simon.gerrard@cheshirefa.com
* Aidan Couch - 0844 826 9207 or ACouch@fltrust.co.uk

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 8th January 2010.

Interviews will take place week commencing 25th January 2010.

All of the partners are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

As this role involves direct access to young persons under the age of eighteen, within the context of the job or any subsequently related activities or responsibilities, the successful candidate will undergo a thorough screening process, which will include a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure, to ensure their suitability for the role. Any candidates invited to interview will be sent a CFA Personal Disclosure Form, Guidance Notes and Privacy Statement to return at their interview in a sealed envelope