The Saracens Foundation, the charitable arm of Saracens Rugby Club, has been using sport and physical activity to deliver social impact projects in its local community for over 25 years.
The Foundation is looking for a Project Manager to lead the delivery and development of its Breakthrough project, supporting young people who face challenges with social isolation, confidence, employability and personal wellbeing. Using sport, mentoring and tailored personal development activities, the project creates safe and supportive environments where participants can build resilience, improve self-esteem and develop the skills to make positive life changes.
Salary: £27,000 - £33,000 (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent, part time, 3 days a week
Location: StoneX Stadium, London NW4 1RL
Reports to: Senior Area Manager
Key responsibilities:
- Coordinate and deliver Breakthrough sessions in community settings
- Support participants facing social, emotional or personal challenges through mentoring and engagement activities
- Build relationships with participants, partner organisations and referral agencies
- Use sport and personal development activities to improve confidence, wellbeing and resilience
- Monitor participant outcomes and keep records, case studies and impact data
- Support individuals into education, training, volunteering or employment where appropriate
- Manage project finances, scheduling and safeguarding compliance
Essential:
- Experience delivering mentoring sessions to a wide variety of beneficiaries
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to engage diverse participant groups
- Understanding of safeguarding principles within the third sector
Desirable:
- A relevant mentoring qualification
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks
- An understanding of the sport for change landscape
- Experience working with children and young people who have shown negative or offending behaviours
Benefits include 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced family leave, life assurance and ballot tickets for Saracens and international rugby games.
How to apply: send a CV and covering letter showing your suitability for the role to Mike Dobson at FoundationRecruitment@Saracens.net. The job description is on the Foundation's Working For Us page.
Closing date: 5.30pm, Friday 13 November 2026. The Foundation may close the vacancy early.
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The Foundation is looking for a Project Manager to lead the delivery and development of its Breakthrough project, supporting young people who face challenges with social isolation, confidence, employability and personal wellbeing. Using sport, mentoring and tailored personal development activities, the project creates safe and supportive environments where participants can build resilience, improve self-esteem and develop the skills to make positive life changes.
Salary: £27,000 - £33,000 (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent, part time, 3 days a week
Location: StoneX Stadium, London NW4 1RL
Reports to: Senior Area Manager
Key responsibilities:
- Coordinate and deliver Breakthrough sessions in community settings
- Support participants facing social, emotional or personal challenges through mentoring and engagement activities
- Build relationships with participants, partner organisations and referral agencies
- Use sport and personal development activities to improve confidence, wellbeing and resilience
- Monitor participant outcomes and keep records, case studies and impact data
- Support individuals into education, training, volunteering or employment where appropriate
- Manage project finances, scheduling and safeguarding compliance
Essential:
- Experience delivering mentoring sessions to a wide variety of beneficiaries
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to engage diverse participant groups
- Understanding of safeguarding principles within the third sector
Desirable:
- A relevant mentoring qualification
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks
- An understanding of the sport for change landscape
- Experience working with children and young people who have shown negative or offending behaviours
Benefits include 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced family leave, life assurance and ballot tickets for Saracens and international rugby games.
How to apply: send a CV and covering letter showing your suitability for the role to Mike Dobson at FoundationRecruitment@Saracens.net. The job description is on the Foundation's Working For Us page.
Closing date: 5.30pm, Friday 13 November 2026. The Foundation may close the vacancy early.