Sky Blues in the Community
Project Coordinator - Building Futures
Location / working arrangement
Coventry Building Society Arena and secondary schools or other locations across Coventry and Warwickshire
Salary
£27,000 a year
Contract / time commitment
Full time, 37.5 hours a week, Monday-Friday
Reports to
Project Manager - Premier League Inspires
Closing date
9 December 2026. The charity may close early if it receives a high number of applications, so early applications are encouraged.
About the organisation
Sky Blues in the Community is the official charity of Coventry City Football Club, based at the Coventry Building Society Arena. It uses the reach and appeal of football to improve lives across Coventry and Warwickshire through sport, health, education and inclusion. Its programmes create inclusive and accessible opportunities to improve health and wellbeing, promote social inclusion, reduce crime and improve access to education and employment.
About the role
This role delivers the Premier League Foundation's Building Futures programme, supporting secondary school pupils aged 12-15 who are at increased risk of becoming not in education, employment or training (NEET). You will provide structured one-to-one mentoring, targeted interventions and pastoral support to young people identified through recognised risk indicators.
Working within secondary schools across Coventry and Warwickshire, you will build trusted relationships with young people and help them improve engagement, attendance, confidence, resilience, wellbeing and future aspirations. You will work closely with schools, parents/carers and partner agencies so participants receive the support they need to achieve positive outcomes.
Building Futures is evidence-led, so the role is responsible for programme fidelity, accurate data recording and compliance with monitoring and evaluation requirements set by the Premier League Foundation, Youth Futures Foundation and National Foundation for Educational Research. The role will also support delivery of the Step Together programme, HAF programme and other Sky Blues in the Community programmes.
Key responsibilities
Programme delivery:
- Deliver weekly structured one-to-one mentoring sessions with identified Building Futures participants during the term-time intervention period.
- Maintain individual mentoring plans and target-setting frameworks for each young person.
- Support participants to identify and overcome barriers relating to attendance, behaviour, confidence, wellbeing, aspirations and future progression.
- Apply trauma-informed, strengths-based mentoring approaches.
- Support young people who may present risk factors including poor attendance, low attainment, SEND, exclusion, mental health challenges and social disadvantage.
- Maintain regular contact with designated school staff to review participant progress and emerging concerns.
- Deliver interventions within school settings while ensuring programme fidelity and consistency.
- Coordinate referral and signposting pathways where extra support is required.
- Complete exit planning and progression support at the end of mentoring interventions.
Monitoring and evaluation:
- Monitor, record and upload programme data and outcomes to the Premier League Charitable Fund's Salesforce database.
- Maintain accurate mentoring records, session notes and case files.
- Record programme outcomes and participant data in line with funder requirements.
- Support the collection of attendance, engagement and evaluation evidence.
- Provide registers, consent forms, photos, social media content and case studies to evidence project outcomes and impact.
- Work with the Data & Insight Coordinator and Project Manager to ensure data quality and completeness.
- Support independent evaluators and comply with Building Futures evaluation requirements and programme guidance.
Partnerships and organisational contribution:
- Build respectful, productive relationships with students, school staff and community partners.
- Act as a positive role model and trusted mentor.
- Promote the Sky Blues in the Community brand and ethos professionally.
- Work with school partners to safeguard participants and maintain safe spaces.
- Work collaboratively with the Project Manager and wider team, contribute to continuous improvement and comply with safeguarding, equality and health and safety policies.
Person specification
Essential:
- Relevant qualification in youth work (Level 2 or above), education, or equivalent experience.
- Sports coaching or leadership award.
- Safeguarding training, or willingness to undertake it.
- Mentoring training, or willingness to undertake it.
- Experience of working in youth work.
- Experience in secondary education, such as Teaching Assistant Level 2 or above, or in a pastoral role.
- Experience supporting young people facing barriers such as trauma, exclusion or mental health challenges.
- Experience of adapting delivery to meet different needs.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to build trust with young people and professionals.
- Organisational skills to plan and deliver sessions, projects and events.
- Competence in recording and reporting data accurately.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A creative and flexible approach to problem solving.
- Understanding of youth transitions into education, employment and training.
- Knowledge of local support services and progression pathways.
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice.
- Knowledge of NEET prevention strategies.
Desirable:
- Experience delivering accredited courses, such as Sports Leaders.
- First Aid and/or Mental Health First Aid certificate.
- Experience in child-focused therapy.
- Experience using sport, particularly football, as a tool for engagement.
- Experience working with school leadership teams and local partners.
- Knowledge of local communities in Coventry and Warwickshire.
Values and safer recruitment
Sky Blues in the Community expects applicants and colleagues to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality; remain resilient and solution-focused with challenging behaviour; show a positive and genuine can-do attitude; be passionate about inclusion; and uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion. Any offer is subject to two satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and confirmation of identity and right to work in the UK.
How to apply
Submit either a CV and covering letter (no more than two sides of A4 each) or a completed application form, not both. Your application should clearly show how you meet the person specification.
Send your application to Ali Myton at recruitment@sbitc.org.uk.
Application form: https://images.gc.coventrycityfcservices.co.uk/851f6360-ddb2-11f1-ac5e-b50d149bb6e3.pdf
Application pack: https://images.gc.coventrycityfcservices.co.uk/8529eab0-ddb2-11f1-917f-8fb77477613d.pdf
For an alternative format, a different application method due to a disability or accessibility need, or reasonable adjustments, contact 024 7678 6349 or 07964 514233.
Source
https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2026/november/11/sky-blues-in-the-community-is-hiring/
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Project Coordinator - Building Futures
Location / working arrangement
Coventry Building Society Arena and secondary schools or other locations across Coventry and Warwickshire
Salary
£27,000 a year
Contract / time commitment
Full time, 37.5 hours a week, Monday-Friday
Reports to
Project Manager - Premier League Inspires
Closing date
9 December 2026. The charity may close early if it receives a high number of applications, so early applications are encouraged.
About the organisation
Sky Blues in the Community is the official charity of Coventry City Football Club, based at the Coventry Building Society Arena. It uses the reach and appeal of football to improve lives across Coventry and Warwickshire through sport, health, education and inclusion. Its programmes create inclusive and accessible opportunities to improve health and wellbeing, promote social inclusion, reduce crime and improve access to education and employment.
About the role
This role delivers the Premier League Foundation's Building Futures programme, supporting secondary school pupils aged 12-15 who are at increased risk of becoming not in education, employment or training (NEET). You will provide structured one-to-one mentoring, targeted interventions and pastoral support to young people identified through recognised risk indicators.
Working within secondary schools across Coventry and Warwickshire, you will build trusted relationships with young people and help them improve engagement, attendance, confidence, resilience, wellbeing and future aspirations. You will work closely with schools, parents/carers and partner agencies so participants receive the support they need to achieve positive outcomes.
Building Futures is evidence-led, so the role is responsible for programme fidelity, accurate data recording and compliance with monitoring and evaluation requirements set by the Premier League Foundation, Youth Futures Foundation and National Foundation for Educational Research. The role will also support delivery of the Step Together programme, HAF programme and other Sky Blues in the Community programmes.
Key responsibilities
Programme delivery:
- Deliver weekly structured one-to-one mentoring sessions with identified Building Futures participants during the term-time intervention period.
- Maintain individual mentoring plans and target-setting frameworks for each young person.
- Support participants to identify and overcome barriers relating to attendance, behaviour, confidence, wellbeing, aspirations and future progression.
- Apply trauma-informed, strengths-based mentoring approaches.
- Support young people who may present risk factors including poor attendance, low attainment, SEND, exclusion, mental health challenges and social disadvantage.
- Maintain regular contact with designated school staff to review participant progress and emerging concerns.
- Deliver interventions within school settings while ensuring programme fidelity and consistency.
- Coordinate referral and signposting pathways where extra support is required.
- Complete exit planning and progression support at the end of mentoring interventions.
Monitoring and evaluation:
- Monitor, record and upload programme data and outcomes to the Premier League Charitable Fund's Salesforce database.
- Maintain accurate mentoring records, session notes and case files.
- Record programme outcomes and participant data in line with funder requirements.
- Support the collection of attendance, engagement and evaluation evidence.
- Provide registers, consent forms, photos, social media content and case studies to evidence project outcomes and impact.
- Work with the Data & Insight Coordinator and Project Manager to ensure data quality and completeness.
- Support independent evaluators and comply with Building Futures evaluation requirements and programme guidance.
Partnerships and organisational contribution:
- Build respectful, productive relationships with students, school staff and community partners.
- Act as a positive role model and trusted mentor.
- Promote the Sky Blues in the Community brand and ethos professionally.
- Work with school partners to safeguard participants and maintain safe spaces.
- Work collaboratively with the Project Manager and wider team, contribute to continuous improvement and comply with safeguarding, equality and health and safety policies.
Person specification
Essential:
- Relevant qualification in youth work (Level 2 or above), education, or equivalent experience.
- Sports coaching or leadership award.
- Safeguarding training, or willingness to undertake it.
- Mentoring training, or willingness to undertake it.
- Experience of working in youth work.
- Experience in secondary education, such as Teaching Assistant Level 2 or above, or in a pastoral role.
- Experience supporting young people facing barriers such as trauma, exclusion or mental health challenges.
- Experience of adapting delivery to meet different needs.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to build trust with young people and professionals.
- Organisational skills to plan and deliver sessions, projects and events.
- Competence in recording and reporting data accurately.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A creative and flexible approach to problem solving.
- Understanding of youth transitions into education, employment and training.
- Knowledge of local support services and progression pathways.
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice.
- Knowledge of NEET prevention strategies.
Desirable:
- Experience delivering accredited courses, such as Sports Leaders.
- First Aid and/or Mental Health First Aid certificate.
- Experience in child-focused therapy.
- Experience using sport, particularly football, as a tool for engagement.
- Experience working with school leadership teams and local partners.
- Knowledge of local communities in Coventry and Warwickshire.
Values and safer recruitment
Sky Blues in the Community expects applicants and colleagues to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality; remain resilient and solution-focused with challenging behaviour; show a positive and genuine can-do attitude; be passionate about inclusion; and uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion. Any offer is subject to two satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and confirmation of identity and right to work in the UK.
How to apply
Submit either a CV and covering letter (no more than two sides of A4 each) or a completed application form, not both. Your application should clearly show how you meet the person specification.
Send your application to Ali Myton at recruitment@sbitc.org.uk.
Application form: https://images.gc.coventrycityfcservices.co.uk/851f6360-ddb2-11f1-ac5e-b50d149bb6e3.pdf
Application pack: https://images.gc.coventrycityfcservices.co.uk/8529eab0-ddb2-11f1-917f-8fb77477613d.pdf
For an alternative format, a different application method due to a disability or accessibility need, or reasonable adjustments, contact 024 7678 6349 or 07964 514233.
Source
https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2026/november/11/sky-blues-in-the-community-is-hiring/