Business Development Executive

We are seeking to appoint a driven and commercially minded Business Development Executive to join our team at an exciting moment in our organisation's development. This is a newly created role, born out of a strategic restructure, and represents a genuine opportunity to shape the commercial future of the County FA from the ground up.

The Business Development Executive will play a key role in identifying, developing and managing the commercial opportunities that enable increased investment into football across Sussex. Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager and working as part of the Operations Department, this role sits at the heart of our ambition to grow sustainable non-grant income and build partnerships that reflect our values.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced 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 information provided.

What can we offer?

• An exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, progressive organisation at a pivotal moment

• A newly created role with real scope to make it your own and build something from the ground up

• A chance to work with key stakeholders across the grassroots and professional game

• A commitment to empowered and supportive personal development

• A Workplace Pension Scheme

• A Personal Accident policy

• Additional leave after 5 and 10 years' service

• Flexible working hours

• Long Service Awards for 10, 15 and 20 years' service

• Health Scheme

• Multi-Faith Prayer Room available

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Access to FA Cup Final and England tickets at Wembley

• Additional time off over Christmas, wellbeing leave and birthday holiday

• Personal Development Budgets

• Free Nike Staff Uniform every year

The role is based at the GoCardless Stadium, Culver Road, Lancing. Flexible working arrangements can be considered. Part-time and full-time applications are welcome. Salary details will be confirmed to shortlisted candidates.

The salary range for the position is £24,000 to £28,000 (full-time equivalent). The successful candidate will be subject to a 3-month probationary period .

Either email your completed application to ***email_hidden*** or post it to the following address:

Strictly Private & Confidential

Jodi Hall

Business Development Executive Vacancy

Sussex County FA

Culver Road

Lancing

West Sussex

BN15 9AX

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 8th June 2026, with interviews week commencing Monday 22nd June 2026. 

Disability Confident

We pride ourselves on being an employer committed to supporting candidates with disabilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We have a dedicated team to support any employee with a disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Equality Statement

We believe that football belongs to, and should be enjoyed by, anyone who wants to participate in it. We are committed to promoting equality within the business in every aspect of its work and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, and experiences to apply for this role, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.