Responsible for shaping and delivering the vision for football development and performance across Scotland, as a member of the Senior Executive Team, the CFO will lead strategies that elevate elite performance, strengthen grassroots participation and ensure Scotland’s football ecosystem thrives at every level.
Develop and implement a world-class performance strategy to create a winning culture and climate for elite players from youth to A squad.
Oversee the operations of men’s and women’s national teams, ensuring optimal preparation and success in UEFA and FIFA competitions.
Lead and manage the Football Department, creating a culturally unified environment which fosters people success.
Align performance programs with international best practices and innovation.
Oversee the design and delivery of a world-leading coach education and development strategy.
Ensure a strong, capable coaching workforce is in place to support player development at all levels.
Drive the continued growth of grassroots football, ensuring opportunities for all.
Implement and maintain a National Player Journey for players of all ages and abilities.
Support club development through services and facilities strategies.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners including member clubs, leagues, affiliated associations, Sportscotland, Scottish Government, other national association, FIFA and UEFA.
Prepare and manage the football department’s annual budget, ensuring robust financial controls and reporting.
Establish KPIs and performance frameworks to monitor progress and impact.
Collaborate closely with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure authorisation on major financial and operational priorities.
Provide strategic leadership in identifying, assessing, and mitigating organisational risks across the department functions.
Represent the Scottish FA and Scotland teams nationally and internationally.
Contribute to media briefings and communications to promote football development and performance.
Serve as a senior leader within the Scottish FA, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.
Undertake any other reasonable duties as delegated by the Chief Executive.
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