The Scottish FA is looking for a Chief Football Officer (CFO) to take on a pivotal leadership role.

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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