Oxfordshire FA Board and Staff

Staff

Meet the Oxfordshire FA team

Oxfordshire FA’s staff team deliver the Association's strategic priorities and develop football in the County, under the leadership of Chief Executive and Senior Safeguarding Lead, Jonathan Duckworth.

The Football Development Team's role, led by our Football Development Manager, is to support football for all as well as the growth and development of the game in the county through the delivery of The FA’s National Game Strategy.

Our Football Governance and Services Team manages discipline and supports clubs, leagues and officials to run the game effectively. Within Football Services, our Safeguarding work is led by our Designated Safeguarding Officer, who is responsible for leading and developing safeguarding, welfare and The FA's RESPECT programme to make our game as safe as possible. 

If you are still unsure about who would be best-placed to answer your question, drop us an email at Support@OxfordshireFA.com and our Freshdesk system will ensure it is allocated to the right person.

Get In Touch

By Phone: 01993 778586

By Email:
Support@OxfordshireFA.com

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Jonathan Duckworth

Jonathan Duckworth

Chief Executive Officer & Senior Safeguarding Lead

E:Jonathan.Duckworth@OxfordshireFA.com

Jonathan has overall responsibility for ensuring the inclusive and sustainable growth of grassroots football throughout the county, through the successful development and delivery of our strategic plan and vision. 

FOOTBALL OPERATIONS & SAFEGUARDING

Nigel Saverton

Nigel Saverton

Education, Safeguarding and Referee Support Manager & Designated Safeguarding Officer

E: Nigel.Saverton@OxfordshireFA.com
T: 07852 722540

Andrew Evans

Andrew Evans

Governance Manager

E: Support@OxfordshireFA.com

 

Andy Earnshaw

Andy Earnshaw

Business & Facility Development Manager

E: Andy.Earnshaw@OxfordshireFA.com

Andy is responsible for the development and protection of football facilities in the county, with a key focus on the creation and improvement of natural grass and football turf pitches.

Additionally, Andy is responsible for overseeing the County FA's marketing and communications, as well as managing commercial partnerships.

Ben Hardcastle

Ben Hardcastle 

Business Support Officer (Cups)

E: Ben.Hardcastle@OxfordshireFA.com

 

PARTICIPATION & FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT

Michael Thurlow

Michael Thurlow

Football Development Manager

E:
Michael.Thurlow@OxfordshireFA.com

T: 07956 415583

James Shiplee

James Shiplee

Football Development Officer

E: James.Shiplee@OxfordshireFA.com

T:
07956 415587

Georgia Hill

Georgia Hill

Football Development Assistant

E: Georgia.Hill@OxfordshireFA.com

T:
01993 778586