Lauren O'Sullivan

Lauren O'Sullivan

(Acting) Women's and Girls' Football Development Officer

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  • About me

    Senior leader in the sports industry

  • Education

    • University of Exeter

      2007 - 2010
      Bachelor’s Degree Sports and Exercise Science 2:1

      Activities and Societies: University of Exeter Ladies Football Club, Snow Sports Society, Sports Volunteering Scheme

    • University of Gloucestershire

      2021 - 2023
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Level 7 Apprenticeship

      Activities and Societies: Completed Modules: Leadership by Design Marketing Project Management Strategic Management

  • Experience

    • Somerset FA

      May 2010 - Oct 2010
      (Acting) Women's and Girls' Football Development Officer
    • British Colleges Sport

      Oct 2010 - Jul 2012
      College and Community Football Coordinator
    • Somerset FA

      Jul 2012 - Dec 2014
      • County Development Manager

        Jul 2014 - Dec 2014
      • College and Community Football Coordinator

        Jul 2012 - Jul 2014
    • Association of Colleges

      Dec 2014 - Jul 2019
      National Football Development Manager

      Lead English Colleges FA, developed a high performing team and inspired a network of c.300 members to help deliver the ECFA Strategy and support students to improve their education, employment and health through football

    • The Football Association

      Aug 2019 - Jun 2022
      Head of League Operations

      Lead the League Operations and Cross Divisional Team who make the Barclays Women’s Super League, Barclays Women’s Championship, League Cup and FA Cup happen! As well as collaboratively leading the development of Women’s Pro Game policy.

    • The Premier League Charitable Fund

      Jun 2022 - now

      Developing effective and sustainable football club charities as the lead of Premier League PFA Core Fund, Premier League PFA Community Fund, learning and development, EDI and player engagement. Working at the PL Charitable Fund, with key partners, to create and support activities that inspire young people to achieve their potential and positively impact their communities. Leading on the Premier League PFA Community Fund, Premier League Fans Fund, learning & development, partnerships, fundraising, gender equality and youth engagement.

      • Head of Community and Workforce Development

        Aug 2024 - now
      • Senior People and Partnerships Manager

        Jun 2022 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • WSLA 2014

      Womens Sport Leadership Academy
      Jul 2014
    • Corporate Governance

      THE GOVERNANCE FORUM LIMITED
    • UEFA B Diploma in Coaching Football

      UEFA
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by WILTSHIRE COUNTY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED on Jul 2021
      WILTSHIRE COUNTY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITEDAssociated with Lauren O'Sullivan
    • Mission Include Mentor

      Issued by Moving Ahead on Nov 2022
      Moving AheadAssociated with Lauren O'Sullivan
    • Council Member

      Issued by The Football Association on Jul 2017
      The Football AssociationAssociated with Lauren O'Sullivan
    • Sport Industry NextGen Leader 2018

      Issued by Sport Industry Group on Dec 2017
      Sport Industry GroupAssociated with Lauren O'Sullivan
    • Chairperson, FA National Game Youth Council

      Issued by The Football Association on Jan 2012
      The Football AssociationAssociated with Lauren O'Sullivan
    • Grassroots Football Coach

      Issued by multiple football clubs on Sept 2003
      multiple football clubsAssociated with Lauren O'Sullivan