Football Business Administration Apprenticeship
GLOUCESTERSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED
BRISTOL (BS32 4AG)
Closes in 13 days (Friday 28 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 November 2025
Contents
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic person with a passion for grassroots football to join our team. As part of the business administration apprenticeship, the successful candidate will develop skills to support and administer a range of services and programmes to Leagues, Clubs and participants.
- Wage
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National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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The exact hours are to be agreed between the apprentice and their manager however a willingness to occasionally work unsocial hours , including evenings and weekends.
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 5 January 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Key Accountabilities:
- Monitor performance and enhance the support and data capture process for all existing recreational football providers who use Book Football
- Support Participation & Development Manager to deliver the Associations Club Development Strategy
- Promote and assist England Football Accredited Clubs with their annual renewal process and support clubs with writing and implementing development plans
- Support delivery of a range of Glos FA football development programmes, courses and events
- Develop skills to carry out football administration across all FA Technology systems (Book Football, Club & Competition portals, Matchday app, Full-Time)
- Always provide a high level of customer service and utilise our Customer Support system to allocate and respond to customer enquiries
- Where appropriate, collaborate with the Designated Safeguarding Officer in matters involving under-18s and adults at risk
- Help to ensure safeguarding and equality are embedded in grassroots football
The apprentice will also play their part in making football safe by supporting delivery of the County FA Safeguarding 365 Operating Standard.
What we can offer:
- A rewarding apprenticeship in football business administration with the local governing body of the grassroots game, based in South Gloucestershire
- Opportunities to develop a career within the football industry and potentially across the County FA Network throughout England and at The FA
- Access to high-quality training, networking and personal development opportunities
- A sensible work-life balance, working in an environment where you’ll learn about all aspects of grassroots football
- 28 days’ Annual Leave including Bank Holidays, contributory pension, life insurance
- Nike corporate clothing
Equality and Diversity:
Gloucestershire FA actively promotes inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from everyone. If you have any requirements in relation to the recruitment or interview process, please include details on your application.
Where you'll work
THE COMPANY SECRETARY
OAKLANDS PARK
ALMONDSBURY
BRISTOL
BS32 4AG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
- Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
- Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
- Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
- Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
- Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
The apprentice will complete the Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.
The apprentice will attend SGS College at Filton as part of a block release programme to attend classes to cover the learning of the Business Admin Diploma.
More training information
In addition to the Knowledge Skills and behaviours set out in the apprenticeship standard, we also embed a City and Guilds Diploma in business administration.
This covers the following mandatory units:
- Principles of business administration
- Personal and professional development
- Managing performance
- Your organisation
- Communication in a business environment
- Project management
- ICT for business
In addition, learners will be required to select one relevant optional unit.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 and above)
- Maths (grade 4 and above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Can maintain confidentially
Other requirements
Safeguarding: Gloucestershire FA is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through The FA DBS process. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and the information provided. Other requirements: Willingness to work unsocial hours occasionally, including evenings and weekends.
About this employer
Gloucestershire FA is the governing body of football in the County. We grow participation, promote equality, and regulate the sport for everyone to enjoy. With over 600 Clubs and 2,700 teams of all ages and abilities playing in the County, Gloucestershire FA is proud to support Football For All. We are a friendly and inclusive team and as an organisation, we promote the health, well-being, and development of our staff. We have evolved a hybrid flexible working environment that following successful completion of the probation period can offer the flexibility of working from home for up to 2 days per week, subject to agreement with the line manager. Please find out more about Gloucestershire FA and the work we do on our website at www.GloucestershireFA.com
After this apprenticeship
After completing a business administration apprenticeship, you have several progression routes, including advancing your career with your current employer, pursuing a higher-level apprenticeship or further education, or specialising in a specific business function like HR, finance, or marketing.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000000463.
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Closes in 13 days (Friday 28 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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