FA National Youth Council Application Form

2024/2025 Season

The FA National Youth Council (FANYC) are delighted to announce that we are now recruiting for the 2024-25 season.


Next season The FANYC will comprise of 16 roles, and we will continue to develop the FA Regional Youth Network (FARYN). This network enables us to work with committed youth leaders to provide meaningful opportunities for young people in football. We will recruit for this team in December if you are new to Youth Leadership or looking to get more involved, you can consider applying for either FANYC or the FARYN (if you are unsuccessful for one it does not preclude you from applying for the other and of course, there is always the 2025/2026 season.)


For the 2024/2025 season, we have 12 FANYC vacancies for highly skilled, motivated, and capable youth leaders between the ages of 16-24 (as of 1st August 2024) from across England to represent children and young people as well as help shape and develop football throughout the country.


Our Vision is to ensure - “All young people have meaningful and inclusive opportunities to develop themselves and positively influence the football community.”


As well as aiming to inspire, empower and provide a voice for all children and young people to influence change, and develop a lasting legacy in football, the newly appointed team of youth leaders will build upon last season’s success and continue the momentum towards building youth-adult partnerships. The objectives developed by The FA National Youth Council are drawn from the FA Grassroots Strategy. These are:

  • Have an impact on increasing the number of opportunities children and young people have for participation and volunteering in football.
  • Helping to deliver equal opportunities for women and girls to play.
  • Provide a voice for children and young people in shaping FA policies.
  • Work together to grow the network of County FA Youth Councils and Youth Committees in clubs and leagues teams in all regions across the country.
  • Deliver specific projects that contribute towards The FA National Youth Council Vision.


Recognising diversity and promoting inclusion is a priority for The FA and The FANYC in our efforts to make football a game For All. We recognise that footballs workforce should represent wider society therefore we especially welcome applications from females, those from diverse ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, from diverse faith groups and from the LGBTQ+ communities (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender).


Successful candidates will be expected to attend all FANYC Meetings (whether they are in person or held online, we have the same standards and expectations) throughout the season. Although of course we know that at times there are unexpected situations which may make attendance not possible (to take account of this we set a minimum attendance level, as from our experience we have learnt that if this level is not met it adversely impacts the value gained from being part of the FANYC). However, it is crucial that applicants are able to make the first meeting, as this a key element of building a successful team for the season. If you know you are unable to make any of the dates below, please share this in your application. Meetings will be held at a range of locations across the country (accommodation is provided) and/or online via MS Teams. We do not know at this point the locations for all meetings.


  • 13th - 15th September 2024 (In person – St Georges Park)
  • 30th November – 1st December 2024 (In person – location TBC))
  • 31st January – 2nd February 2025 (Online – these will not be full days)
  • 21st – 23rd March 2025 (In person – location TBC)
  • 16th – 18th May 2025 (Online – these will not be full days)
  • 28th – 29th June 2025 (In person – location TBC)
  • W/C 27th July 2025 FA Leadership Academy (In person – location TBC)


All roles with The FA National Youth Council are voluntary. However, out-of-pocket expenses will be covered with the prior approval of FA Staff.


If you have any questions about the information in this application form or being part of the FANYC, please contact one of the below:

Thomas Lamberth - FANYC Chair - NationalYouthCouncil@TheFA.com

Selena Creighton - FANYC support staff - Selena@SelenaCreighton.com

Ben Grady - National Volunteering Manager, The FA - Ben.Grady@TheFA.com