The Business Support team supports the business in all things administration, including managing the secretariat to the Boards and Committees of the Scottish FA. In addition, we manage the office environment as well as the health and safety of all staff, both within Hampden and in our Regional settings. Our Travel Department are also part of Business Support and they have responsibility for ensuring safe travel for all our squads and employees.

The Scottish FA recognises the vital role coaches have in the development of the game. By setting high coach education standards, we can develop better coaches and, ultimately, better players and the overall quality of the game. As a full member of the UEFA Coaching Convention, we aim to deliver a world-leading system that develops the capacity and capabilities of our coaching workforce, from grassroots to the professional game.

The Commercial department connects Scottish football’s diverse communities, creating meaningful engagements with supporters, partners, brands or the media. We believe everyone should be able to experience Scottish football on their terms and it is our ambition to provide a tailored experience for each individual in order to deepen their love of our national sport.

The Community Football section of the Football department, which includes our regional structure, drives the development of the game at grassroots level. The section is responsible for helping to develop the club infrastructure via the club services team and supports the development of the game to ensure the objectives of the Football for All strategy area achieved.

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team is there to embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion within Scottish football and for the development and implementation of policies which seek to ensure that the game is open to all in Scotland. 

The Finance Department provides the financial controls and procedures within the Scottish FA. This includes financial planning for the organisation and the analysis of financial performance. We maintain financial records, prepare and monitor budgets and prepare periodic financial reports and annual accounts.

The Football Governance function of the Scottish FA is comprised of 5 departments – Competitions, Club Licensing, Disciplinary & Judicial Services, Integrity & Anti-Doping, and Registrations. We provide operational and administrative support and guidance to clubs, leagues, associations and other stakeholders across the game to ensure full compliance with the rules and regulations of the Scottish FA, FIFA, UEFA and IFAB. 

The Operations section of the Football department manage the full administration of the department, for both Community development and Performance sections, including Kit administration and management for the National Teams. 

The IT Department provides a whole range of support services to the organisation that includes installing, configuring and integrating computer systems, software development, coordinating and providing IT training, technology assistance, advice and support. We create the technological environment to enable staff to securely access information from hardware and software systems.

The Legal department is responsible for providing legal and company secretarial advice and support to the Scottish FA. Within it, the Compliance Officer has the general responsibility for monitoring observance of the Disciplinary Rules, contained in the Judicial Panel Protocol of the Scottish FA, by all those involved in Aassociation Football in Scotland at senior level.

The People and Culture department manages the whole employee journey within the organisation: from attraction and selection, to the whole person experience within the organisation. Through sound advice, championing our Values, and connection with the different departments our aim is to provide the organisation with the tools, and the strategy to creating a culture that makes people proud and happy at work. 

The Performance section of the Football department is responsible for leading the overall strategy for elite player development of Scottish players, both male and female, identifying and monitoring all Elite Youth Players from 11 to 21 years old including national youth team programmes, in order they are developed to their full potential.

The Referee Operations team drives recruitment of match officials in Scotland and provides a unified level of education for match officials and refereeing specialists. We also appoints referees to all leagues registered with the Scottish FA servicing the professional and non-professional game.

The Stadium Operations Department is responsible for ensuring the professional, efficient and safe operation of Hampden Park as a venue at all times, including health and safety and facilities management. We will also take the lead on the delivery of matches and events at the Stadium, providing first class experiences for our fans and customers.

The Ticketing and Membership Operations team is responsible for all front/back office ticketing functions of the Scottish FA across all platforms. We service the ticketing for all Men’s A International Matches (home and away), as well as the Scottish Cup Semi-Finals and Final. We are also responsible for the continuous development of the Scotland Supporters Club, in line with current market trends.

The Wellbeing and Protection Department  has the general responsibility for developing, managing and implementing the strategy, policy, procedures, protocols and guidance for the Scottish FA and football in general in this important area, with the aim of promoting a fun, inclusive and safe environment for everyone involved children in football.