Communities Programme Operations Coordinator

The Graduate Recruitment Specialist Ltd. Web; Leicester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work

Pension scheme

Training funding

Study leave

Co-working space

Staff socials

Event access

Job summary

The Graduate Recruitment Specialist Ltd. Web is seeking a motivated Programme Coordinator to lead the Leicester Communities initiative.

You will work closely with schools, community partners, and London teams to launch and manage sessions, camps, and training, ensuring high-quality delivery and safeguarding across locations. You will coordinate schedules, track outcomes, and use data to drive improvements while aligning with the foundation's mission to empower young people through football and

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree from a leading university.
• Experience coordinating youth programmes within Leicester or local community.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and schedules across locations.

Responsibilities

• Launch the Communities programme in Leicester and coordinate day-to-day delivery across schools, sessions, and camps.
• Manage schedules, resources, and partnerships to meet quality standards.
• Maintain performance data and documentation to support safeguarding and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across teams to grow the programme and achieve foundation goals.
• Use data and feedback to improve participant experience and programme impact.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Professional communication

Data driven

Community programmes

UK work eligibility

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Technology literacy

Education

Minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Location Leicester - Hybrid

Sector Charity

Location Leicester - Hybrid Salary £29,000-£34,000 DOE Sector Charity

Degree Discipline & Classification Must hold minimum 2.1 under graduate result from a leading university

Degree Discipline & Classification Must hold minimum 2.1 under graduate result from a leading university UCAS Points N/A Job Ref TGR3163

About Our Client

A registered charity and based in London, using football to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing young people today. They make football accessible to over 7,000 children and young people every week through a financial assistance model that removes the barriers of cost and targets areas of greatest deprivation, bringing together young people from different socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicities and nationalities in the process.

In just six years they’ve grown from a £1m to a £5m organisation, and they’re now at an inflection point, expanding beyond London and building towards reaching over 40,000 young people every week by 2031. They’re a fast-paced, ambitious team based out of a modern office in London, and they’re committed to the personal growth of every person who joins them. If you want to do meaningful work, be given real responsibility from day one, and be part of something that no other sport-for-good charity in the UK has achieved — this is the place for you.

• Launch the Communities programme in Leicester, working closely with the London team to get the first sessions off the ground
• Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the Communities programme across schools, community training sessions, and holiday camps, ensuring all sessions run smoothly
• Manage schedules and resources across a range of facilities, coaches, and community partners, working to ensure all sessions deliver against the foundation’s quality standards
• Maintain accurate performance data and documentation for the programme to support strong safeguarding and guide continuous improvement of the programme
• Work collaboratively across teams to support a community programme that amplifies impact and contributes to the foundation’s broader goals and mission

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the first point of contact for inbound communications from parents, schools and community partners, handling enquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a seamless experience for everyone involved in the programme
• Manage outbound programme communications, ensuring our messages are intentional, relevant, and reflective of the foundation’s values
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with schools, local authorities, community organisations, and other delivery partners, with the aim of expanding reach and deepening impact
• Represent the Foundation at relevant events and forums, as needed, championing the role of community football in driving social change
• Develop and maintain efficient operational systems and processes that enable the programme to scale while maintaining quality
• Use data and participant feedback to continuously improve the player, school, and partner experience, ensuring insight drives decision-making
• Support the collection, analysis, and presentation of programme data related to participation, quality, and financial performance to inform delivery and reporting
• Support the strategic growth of the programme by contributing ideas and identifying opportunities to increase participation and remove barriers
• Uphold the foundation’s safeguarding policies and values at all times across everything you do

Skills Required

• Must hold minimum 2.1 under graduate result from a leading university
• Strong alignment with the foundation’s values and a passion for football as a tool for social impact
• Experience coordinating youth programmes within Leicester, and deep knowledge of the local community
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage schedules, resources, and multiple tasks across more than one location
• Track record taking ownership of defined tasks and sees them through to a high standard with limited need for rework
• Clear, professional communication skills, adapting tone for different audiences including participants, parents, coaches, and colleagues
• A proactive, problem-solving approach — spots issues and suggests improvements rather than simply accepting the status quo
• Reliable and detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain accurate records and consistently meet deadlines
• Experience using data and insights to drive operational improvement
• Comfortable making routine decisions independently and knowing when to elevate
• Good grasp of technology and digital tools, including Microsoft 365
• A collaborative team player, curious about how the wider organisation works and keen to learn and grow
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK
• Experience working in the not-for-profit or social impact sector
• Experience coordinating sports, education, or youth programmes
• Understanding of the grassroots football landscape and/or youth sports provision
• Access to co-working space
• Regular staff socials & monthly ‘Team Talk’ in London with pop-up catering
• Opportunities to attend Premier League, WSL, FA Cup, League Cup, and Champions League football matches
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice workplace pension scheme
• Funding toward training and five days of fully paid study leave
• The chance to grow within a mission-driven organisation doing work that genuinely matters

HOURS OF WORK: 40-hour week with the need for flexibility

HOLIDAY: 24 days holiday allowance, increasing by one day per year after two years’ service