London Youth Games Foundation (LYG) is a registered charity that has been creating life-changing opportunities through sport for young Londoners, volunteers and coaches for half a century. More than two million young Londoners aged 7-17 have taken part.
The Development and Impact role sits in the Development & Impact Team. It coordinates a portfolio of youth sport programmes, competitions and events, is accountable for impact measurement and reporting of Open Games and School Games events, and holds delegated project coordination of the flagship Finals Festival.
Key details
- Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Contract: permanent, full time
- Location: London, hybrid, with regular presence at the Foundation's office and delivery venues across London
- Reports to: Head of Operations
- Evening and weekend working required; full UK driving licence needed
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate the planning, delivery and evaluation of LYG sport competitions, events and programmes across borough, school and community settings
- Lead competition administration for a sport portfolio: entries, schedules, draws, results and communications
- Identify ways to improve access, participation and progression for young Londoners who face barriers to sport
- Collect, analyse and present participation, demographic, volunteer and outcome data
- Prepare reports, dashboards, case studies and evaluation summaries for funders, partners and trustees
- Embed youth voice across sport delivery and impact work, including LYG33, GamesForce and Inclusive Coaches
Essential
- Experience supporting youth sport, school sport, community sport, events or physical activity programmes
- Understanding of how sport can deliver positive outcomes for young people
- Experience using programme data, feedback or evaluation to understand impact
- Awareness of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Strong organisational, written and verbal communication skills
How to apply
- Send your CV and a covering letter (why you are suitable and how your experience will benefit London Youth Games) to danni@londonyouthgames.org
- Closing date: 11pm, Sunday 15 November 2026
- Interviews: Friday 20 November, in person
- Subject to an enhanced DBS check including the children's barred list
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The Development and Impact role sits in the Development & Impact Team. It coordinates a portfolio of youth sport programmes, competitions and events, is accountable for impact measurement and reporting of Open Games and School Games events, and holds delegated project coordination of the flagship Finals Festival.
Key details
- Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Contract: permanent, full time
- Location: London, hybrid, with regular presence at the Foundation's office and delivery venues across London
- Reports to: Head of Operations
- Evening and weekend working required; full UK driving licence needed
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate the planning, delivery and evaluation of LYG sport competitions, events and programmes across borough, school and community settings
- Lead competition administration for a sport portfolio: entries, schedules, draws, results and communications
- Identify ways to improve access, participation and progression for young Londoners who face barriers to sport
- Collect, analyse and present participation, demographic, volunteer and outcome data
- Prepare reports, dashboards, case studies and evaluation summaries for funders, partners and trustees
- Embed youth voice across sport delivery and impact work, including LYG33, GamesForce and Inclusive Coaches
Essential
- Experience supporting youth sport, school sport, community sport, events or physical activity programmes
- Understanding of how sport can deliver positive outcomes for young people
- Experience using programme data, feedback or evaluation to understand impact
- Awareness of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Strong organisational, written and verbal communication skills
How to apply
- Send your CV and a covering letter (why you are suitable and how your experience will benefit London Youth Games) to danni@londonyouthgames.org
- Closing date: 11pm, Sunday 15 November 2026
- Interviews: Friday 20 November, in person
- Subject to an enhanced DBS check including the children's barred list