The Role
Supports funding development and income-generation activities for the Scottish FA and SPFL Trust. Responsibilities include researching funding opportunities, preparing grant applications, coordinating funder reports, monitoring deadlines, managing funder relationships, supporting meetings, and collaborating with internal teams to align applications and reporting with organizational priorities. This is a two-year fixed-term position.
Summary Generated by Built In
To support the fund management, fundraising and income-generation activities of both SPFL Trust and SFA.
This is a dual-function role, working across both organisations to identify and develop funding opportunities, lead and support the preparation of high-quality funding applications, and ensure strong reporting and relationship management with existing funders.
The role with the Scottish FA primarily involves the application for, management of and reporting outcomes of grant funding provided by UEFA, FIFA, Scottish Government, ERASMUS and some commercial sponsors.
This is a 2 year fixed term position.
This is a 2 year fixed term position.
Key Responsibilities
Funding Development and Applications
- Scope and identify potential funding opportunities that align with the strategic priorities and programmes of both SFA and SPFL Trust.
- Research trusts, foundations, statutory funders, corporate funders and other income-generation opportunities.
Funder Reporting and Monitoring
- Coordinate and prepare high-quality reports for major funders across both organisations.
- Monitor reporting deadlines and ensure information is gathered from relevant teams in sufficient time for submission.
Relationship Management
- Support the development and maintenance of positive relationships with existing and prospective funders.
- Assist with funder meetings, presentations and discussions where required.
Internal Working
- Work collaboratively across SFA and SPFL Trust to understand organisational priorities and future funding needs.
- Build effective relationships with programme and delivery staff to ensure funding applications accurately reflect the work being delivered.
Please refer to job description for full details.
About
The Scottish Football Association (also known as the Scottish FA) is the governing body of football in Scotland. Members of the Scottish FA include clubs in Scotland, affiliated national and local associations. It was formed in 1873, making it the second oldest national football association in the world. Our vision is to harness the power of football to inspire the nation, transform lives and build a united and successful game. Through our Strategy our commitment is to build on the successes of our men’s and women’s national teams, our manifesto to encourage future generations to play freely and safely, whilst showcasing the many ways in which football can improve everyday health, education and wellbeing in Scotland.
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The Company
What We Do
The Scottish FA exists to protect, develop, and promote the game of football for everyone in Scotland, at all levels. It is responsible for the operation of the Scotland national football team, the annual Scottish Cup, and several other duties.
