Swindon Town FC Community Foundation is on the lookout for a passionate and driven individual to join its team full time as a Community Development Officer.
Salary: £28k–£32k depending on experience
Hours: 40 per week
Reports to: Assistant Head of Foundation
Location: Swindon
Closing date: Friday 6 November 2026
The role
The Foundation is looking for a Community Development Officer who is passionate about developing thriving and successful community development programmes: a driven, energetic and ambitious individual to plan and deliver structured programmes in line with its charitable objectives and targets, with the tenacity to achieve targets, the creativity to overcome challenges, and the ability to inspire and motivate people from all backgrounds and communities.
Swindon Town FC Community Foundation delivers a wide range of programmes in Swindon and the surrounding areas, increasing sports participation and strengthening the link between the local community and its professional football club, across Sports Participation, Education, Social Inclusion and Health.
As part of the role, you will:
- Deliver a variety of comprehensive, age-appropriate football coaching activities in the local community, in accordance with the Foundation's scheme of work.
- Support the development of all aspects of the Community Foundation, including Sports Participation, Health, Social Inclusion and Education.
- Undertake session admin: registers, consent forms, risk assessments, case studies that demonstrate the impact of projects, and recording outcomes and accreditations using the relevant monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Work with the Assistant Head of Foundation to co-ordinate the development of new projects.
- Liaise with parents and carers when appropriate.
- Lead, motivate and mentor sessional staff.
- Work with individuals and groups from a range of abilities, age ranges and backgrounds.
How to apply
Download the job pack and application form from the Foundation's website. Return the completed application form and a covering letter by Friday 6 November 2026, by email to shane@stfcfoundation.com or by hand to Foundation Park reception. CVs are not accepted. For more information, contact Shane Hewlett at shane@stfcfoundation.com.
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Salary: £28k–£32k depending on experience
Hours: 40 per week
Reports to: Assistant Head of Foundation
Location: Swindon
Closing date: Friday 6 November 2026
The role
The Foundation is looking for a Community Development Officer who is passionate about developing thriving and successful community development programmes: a driven, energetic and ambitious individual to plan and deliver structured programmes in line with its charitable objectives and targets, with the tenacity to achieve targets, the creativity to overcome challenges, and the ability to inspire and motivate people from all backgrounds and communities.
Swindon Town FC Community Foundation delivers a wide range of programmes in Swindon and the surrounding areas, increasing sports participation and strengthening the link between the local community and its professional football club, across Sports Participation, Education, Social Inclusion and Health.
As part of the role, you will:
- Deliver a variety of comprehensive, age-appropriate football coaching activities in the local community, in accordance with the Foundation's scheme of work.
- Support the development of all aspects of the Community Foundation, including Sports Participation, Health, Social Inclusion and Education.
- Undertake session admin: registers, consent forms, risk assessments, case studies that demonstrate the impact of projects, and recording outcomes and accreditations using the relevant monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Work with the Assistant Head of Foundation to co-ordinate the development of new projects.
- Liaise with parents and carers when appropriate.
- Lead, motivate and mentor sessional staff.
- Work with individuals and groups from a range of abilities, age ranges and backgrounds.
How to apply
Download the job pack and application form from the Foundation's website. Return the completed application form and a covering letter by Friday 6 November 2026, by email to shane@stfcfoundation.com or by hand to Foundation Park reception. CVs are not accepted. For more information, contact Shane Hewlett at shane@stfcfoundation.com.