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Apprenticeship Programme 2017/18
Duration: 12 months
Start date: Autumn 2017Please note that the closing date for applications is midnight, 16th July 2017.
Our Organisation:
Here at The FA we are responsible for overseeing, promoting and developing English football at all levels, from grassroots through to the professional game. We are passionate about making football accessible ‘For All’, made possible by talented people across a variety of business areas.
We have big ambitions. Ensuring The Emirates FA Cup, which provides fans across the country with memories that will last a lifetime, remains the world’s premier cup competition; that Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park continue to be two world-class venues we are proud to call home, and achieving success with each of our 24 national sides are all among our objectives.
Why you should apply:
We see our apprenticeship programme as a gateway into a career at The FA, and moreover, an opportunity to gain experience in a real job within a multifaceted organisation. From day one, you will be involved in a range of projects which are vital to the development and success of English football; you will quickly learn how our business works and gain skills that will both kick start your career, and help you to achieve your ambitions in years to come. Your professional and personal development is important to us, and we are committed to supporting your on-the-job training alongside your formal qualifications. If you are looking for a challenging apprenticeship within a progressive, motivating and supportive environment, the Football Association is the place for you.
What you’ll be doing:
Our apprenticeship programme is broad and we have opportunities in a range of business areas, based at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park, near Burton-upon-Trent. Please follow this link to find out more about the business areas you could be working within: http://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers/about-the-fa/.
Who we are looking for:
While you will need at least three A-Levels (or equivalent) at Grade C or above, we are looking for you to have standout interpersonal, teamwork and organisational skills, with a level of drive and motivation that sets you apart from others. Our values are extremely important to us, and we expect you to be an ambassador of these. You may be surprised to know that being a football fan is not a prerequisite of working for the FA. What’s more important is your passion, interest and commitment to the varied work that we do, and the objectives that we are aiming to achieve.
How you apply:
If you are as excited about our apprenticeship programme as we are, and wish to apply, please click the ‘Apply now’ button below. There are a number of stages to the recruitment process, however don’t let this put you off – this process is a chance for you to assess us as a potential employer too.
Stage 1: You will be asked to complete an application form; here you should tell us about you and your skills, interests and qualifications, as well as your motivations for applying for our apprenticeship programme.
Stage 2: Once you have submitted your application form, you will receive an email to complete some online tests. This will give us some further insight into how you fit with our behaviours and values.
Stage 3: The next stage of the recruitment process will be a video interview. This will be your opportunity to tell us more about you and why you would like to join our apprenticeship scheme.
Stage 4: If you are shortlisted for this stage, you will be invited to attend a group assessment day at Wembley Stadium in August. This will be an opportunity for you to find out more about working as an apprentice at The FA, and for us to meet you, and see how you perform in a range of exercises. At this stage, we will give you an insight into the different roles that we have available and you will be asked to give your preference.
Stage 5: This is the final stage of the process, where you will be invited to attend an assessment session with your potential manager and someone else from the team. By the end of this stage we could make you an offer of one of our apprenticeship opportunities, starting in autumn 2017.
Please note that the closing date for applications is midnight, 16th July 2017.
The Football Association Group promotes inclusion and diversity, and welcomes applications from everyone. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process please mention this in your covering letter.
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