Bloomsbury Football Foundation uses football as a vehicle for health, wellbeing and social change, reaching over 7,000 children and young people every week across London. It is now launching its Communities programme in Leicester, delivering inclusive football sessions across schools, community training sessions and holiday camps.
As the Foundation's first hire in Leicester, you will play a central role in making it a real and recognised presence supporting young people in the city. You will build the relationships and partnerships behind the new Leicester Community, oversee day-to-day delivery and make sure every session runs smoothly and to a high standard.
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 a year
Hours: Full time
Location: Leicester (hybrid)
Key responsibilities:
- Launch the Communities programme in Leicester with support from the London team
- Coordinate day-to-day delivery across schools, community sessions and holiday camps
- Manage schedules and resources across facilities, coaches and community partners
- Be the first point of contact for parents, schools and community partners
- Build partnerships with schools, local authorities and community organisations to expand reach and impact
- Keep accurate programme data and use feedback to improve the experience for players, schools and partners
- Identify opportunities to increase participation and remove barriers
- Uphold the Foundation's safeguarding policies at all times
Essential:
- A passion for football as a tool for social impact
- Experience coordinating youth programmes in Leicester and knowledge of the local community
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Reliable and detail-oriented, comfortable using data and Microsoft 365
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Desirable:
- Experience in the not-for-profit or social impact sector
- Experience coordinating sports, education or youth programmes
- Understanding of grassroots football or youth sports provision
The role is banded at entry level, but applications from more experienced people drawn to starting something in a new city are welcome. It is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.
How to apply: apply online through the Bloomsbury Football Foundation careers site. No closing date is given, so apply early.
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As the Foundation's first hire in Leicester, you will play a central role in making it a real and recognised presence supporting young people in the city. You will build the relationships and partnerships behind the new Leicester Community, oversee day-to-day delivery and make sure every session runs smoothly and to a high standard.
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 a year
Hours: Full time
Location: Leicester (hybrid)
Key responsibilities:
- Launch the Communities programme in Leicester with support from the London team
- Coordinate day-to-day delivery across schools, community sessions and holiday camps
- Manage schedules and resources across facilities, coaches and community partners
- Be the first point of contact for parents, schools and community partners
- Build partnerships with schools, local authorities and community organisations to expand reach and impact
- Keep accurate programme data and use feedback to improve the experience for players, schools and partners
- Identify opportunities to increase participation and remove barriers
- Uphold the Foundation's safeguarding policies at all times
Essential:
- A passion for football as a tool for social impact
- Experience coordinating youth programmes in Leicester and knowledge of the local community
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Reliable and detail-oriented, comfortable using data and Microsoft 365
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Desirable:
- Experience in the not-for-profit or social impact sector
- Experience coordinating sports, education or youth programmes
- Understanding of grassroots football or youth sports provision
The role is banded at entry level, but applications from more experienced people drawn to starting something in a new city are welcome. It is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.
How to apply: apply online through the Bloomsbury Football Foundation careers site. No closing date is given, so apply early.