Nottingham Forest Foundation is the official charity of Nottingham Forest Football Club. Using the power of Nottingham Forest and football, it creates positive opportunities and lasting change for people and communities across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Its work is shaped around three strategic pillars: Place, People and Potential.
The role
The Employability & Skills Coordinator will lead the delivery and growth of the Think Big Programme, a partnership between Nottingham Forest Foundation and Ideagen that inspires young people to explore the possibilities of technology through the power of football. The role will help young people from diverse backgrounds develop skills, broaden aspirations and gain insight into future careers in the technology sector.
Key responsibilities
- Develop, adapt and improve workshop resources and learning materials for the Think Big programme
- Deliver interactive technology, digital skills and employability workshops to young people in schools, colleges, alternative provision settings and community venues
- Facilitate workshops, assemblies and presentations to groups of varying sizes
- Support Think Big activities on matchdays, during school holidays and at community events
- Build positive relationships with young people, education providers and programme partners
- Collect participant feedback, attendance data, outcomes and case studies to evidence programme impact
- Uphold Foundation policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion, and data protection
Essential
- Experience planning and delivering engaging learning activities or workshops for young people, with confidence presenting to groups
- Ability to engage and motivate young people, including those disengaged from education
- An understanding of technology, digital skills or STEM sufficient to explain concepts and career opportunities accessibly
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car
Desirable
- Experience of facilitation in a school or similar educational setting
- Knowledge of technology and the career pathways available to young people
- Qualification, experience or working towards a qualification in mentoring or youth work
Details
- Salary: £26k to £28k per annum (37.5 hours per week)
- Contract: full-time, up to 12 month fixed-term contract
- Reporting to: Employability & Skills Manager
- Location: The City Ground, Nottingham
- Closing date: Sunday 22 November 2026
- Previous applicants for this role need not apply
Apply through the Nottingham Forest Foundation careers site.
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The role
The Employability & Skills Coordinator will lead the delivery and growth of the Think Big Programme, a partnership between Nottingham Forest Foundation and Ideagen that inspires young people to explore the possibilities of technology through the power of football. The role will help young people from diverse backgrounds develop skills, broaden aspirations and gain insight into future careers in the technology sector.
Key responsibilities
- Develop, adapt and improve workshop resources and learning materials for the Think Big programme
- Deliver interactive technology, digital skills and employability workshops to young people in schools, colleges, alternative provision settings and community venues
- Facilitate workshops, assemblies and presentations to groups of varying sizes
- Support Think Big activities on matchdays, during school holidays and at community events
- Build positive relationships with young people, education providers and programme partners
- Collect participant feedback, attendance data, outcomes and case studies to evidence programme impact
- Uphold Foundation policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion, and data protection
Essential
- Experience planning and delivering engaging learning activities or workshops for young people, with confidence presenting to groups
- Ability to engage and motivate young people, including those disengaged from education
- An understanding of technology, digital skills or STEM sufficient to explain concepts and career opportunities accessibly
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car
Desirable
- Experience of facilitation in a school or similar educational setting
- Knowledge of technology and the career pathways available to young people
- Qualification, experience or working towards a qualification in mentoring or youth work
Details
- Salary: £26k to £28k per annum (37.5 hours per week)
- Contract: full-time, up to 12 month fixed-term contract
- Reporting to: Employability & Skills Manager
- Location: The City Ground, Nottingham
- Closing date: Sunday 22 November 2026
- Previous applicants for this role need not apply
Apply through the Nottingham Forest Foundation careers site.