CSR & Public Affairs Apprentice - level 3
| Posting date: | 17 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,212 per month |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 September 2025 |
| Location: | Wembley, North West London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Brent Works |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | BWFACSR |
Summary
Description
The FA believes football has the power to unite communities, promote wellbeing, and inspire positive change. The apprenticeship programme offers an entry into a rewarding career at The FA and an excellent opportunity to develop skills and gain experience within a supportive, inclusive and diverse organisation.
In this exciting role you will support the team in delivering events and engagement opportunities for the FA's Corporate Affairs stakeholders, and support in the delivery of CSR programmes in Brent and Burton
You will manage enquiries to CSR and PA teams, whilst ensuring that stakeholders receive timely responses to enquiries and provide valuable administrative support for the public affairs team, and general support the busy Public Affairs and CSR functions. You will be employed on a two year fixed term contract, and will study towards a Level 3 Business Administration qualification with CMS Vocational Training.
Duties
Supporting the Senior External Affairs Manager, deliver visits for Ministers, Shadow Ministers and parliamentarians in order to showcase The FA's work – e.g. grassroots football facilities or girls' football programmes in schools.
Support/deliver FA events for political stakeholders – for instance, policy roundtables, receptions in Parliament, match screenings during international tournaments and trophy photo opportunities
Support event day administration, such as arranging tickets for stakeholders
Supporting the CSR Manager, coordinate and deliver community engagement events; such as the annual community pitch day at Wembley Stadium.
Support event day administration, such as arranging tickets for the community
Support the delivery of the FA's Community Club, drafting newsletters and arranging community offers
Support the delivery of Community Engagement days at England team training sessions
Manage the correspondence with MPs and other stakeholders; seeking content from relevant FA staff and drafting responses.
Support the Corporate Affairs team's administration.
Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.
Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
Essential criteria - Eligibility
Live within England and have lived within the UK for the last 3 consecutive years.
Must not be in full time education at the start of your apprenticeship.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
If aged 16-18 you will need to have maths and English at grade 4/C and have the certification for this. If not, you will need to sit Functional Skills Level 2 as part of the programme.
Must not hold a similar or higher qualification in the same area of study
Required Experience and Skills
This is a developmental opportunity so we do not expect you to have lots of experience in CSR or Public Affairs – we want….
An interest in politics and community engagement, perhaps having been a volunteer in these areas.
Organisational and project management skills.
Good understanding of Microsoft and experience of using Excel.
Letter drafting skills.
Experience of creating a presentation and public speaking.
Basic health and safety knowledge.
How to apply
Please note: Priority will be given to Brent residents in the first instance. This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. Early application is therefore recommended.
Closing date: 24th September 2025
Interviews Commencing: September / October
Start Date: October / November
The FA believes football has the power to unite communities, promote wellbeing, and inspire positive change. The apprenticeship programme offers an entry into a rewarding career at The FA and an excellent opportunity to develop skills and gain experience within a supportive, inclusive and diverse organisation.
In this exciting role you will support the team in delivering events and engagement opportunities for the FA's Corporate Affairs stakeholders, and support in the delivery of CSR programmes in Brent and Burton
You will manage enquiries to CSR and PA teams, whilst ensuring that stakeholders receive timely responses to enquiries and provide valuable administrative support for the public affairs team, and general support the busy Public Affairs and CSR functions. You will be employed on a two year fixed term contract, and will study towards a Level 3 Business Administration qualification with CMS Vocational Training.
Duties
Supporting the Senior External Affairs Manager, deliver visits for Ministers, Shadow Ministers and parliamentarians in order to showcase The FA's work – e.g. grassroots football facilities or girls' football programmes in schools.
Support/deliver FA events for political stakeholders – for instance, policy roundtables, receptions in Parliament, match screenings during international tournaments and trophy photo opportunities
Support event day administration, such as arranging tickets for stakeholders
Supporting the CSR Manager, coordinate and deliver community engagement events; such as the annual community pitch day at Wembley Stadium.
Support event day administration, such as arranging tickets for the community
Support the delivery of the FA's Community Club, drafting newsletters and arranging community offers
Support the delivery of Community Engagement days at England team training sessions
Manage the correspondence with MPs and other stakeholders; seeking content from relevant FA staff and drafting responses.
Support the Corporate Affairs team's administration.
Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.
Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
Essential criteria - Eligibility
Live within England and have lived within the UK for the last 3 consecutive years.
Must not be in full time education at the start of your apprenticeship.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
If aged 16-18 you will need to have maths and English at grade 4/C and have the certification for this. If not, you will need to sit Functional Skills Level 2 as part of the programme.
Must not hold a similar or higher qualification in the same area of study
Required Experience and Skills
This is a developmental opportunity so we do not expect you to have lots of experience in CSR or Public Affairs – we want….
An interest in politics and community engagement, perhaps having been a volunteer in these areas.
Organisational and project management skills.
Good understanding of Microsoft and experience of using Excel.
Letter drafting skills.
Experience of creating a presentation and public speaking.
Basic health and safety knowledge.
How to apply
Please note: Priority will be given to Brent residents in the first instance. This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. Early application is therefore recommended.
Closing date: 24th September 2025
Interviews Commencing: September / October
Start Date: October / November