Community Engagement Officer

THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity focused on transforming communities through physical activity as a Community Engagement Officer. You will manage PlayZones projects, engage with diverse communities, and ensure meaningful input in programming. This role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the opportunity to make a positive impact in underserved areas.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Gym subsidy

Pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

Interest-free season ticket loan

Death in service benefit

Access to selected match tickets

Additional time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Experience in community-led project development.
• Strong background supporting underrepresented groups.
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage PlayZones projects to increase physical activity.
• Develop and implement community engagement plans.
• Collaborate with delivery managers for project success.

Skills

Community Development

Project Management

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Job description

Community Engagement Officer

£32,000 - £34,000 (dependent on skills and experience) plus generous benefits

Location – Home-based with occasional travel to Foundation sites and team meet-ups

We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most.

To help us with this important mission, we currently have a vacancy for a Community Engagement Officer.

AsCommunity Engagement Officer, you’ll be at the heart of delivering positive change through the PlayZones Programme, helping to increase physical activity among priority groups: individuals from low socio-economic backgrounds, women and girls, disabled people and those with long-term health conditions, and culturally diverse communities.

You’ll manage a portfolio of PlayZones projects, working closely with our Delivery Managers to ensure each project is shaped by meaningful community input, and leading the development and implementation of community engagement plans.

About the Football Foundation

Over the last 22 years, the Foundation has awarded more than 23,000 grants to deliver outstanding grassroots facilities across England worth more than £877 million. This year, the Foundation will be investing more money than ever into facilities across England and is committed to improving the experience of playing football for everyone.

The Foundation’s goal is to unlock the power of pitches ensuring everyone hasa great place to play regardless of gender, race, disability or place.

What are we looking for?

We’d love to hear from you if you’re a passionate, organised, and community-minded individual with a strong background in community-led project development. You’ll bring proven experience supporting underrepresented or priority groups and addressing inequalities in physical activity, alongside the confidence to lead inclusive meetings and build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Skilled in juggling multiple projects, you’ll be comfortable managing competing deadlines while maintaining high standards and attention to detail. You’ll have excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex processes and engage partners remotely and in person. A natural collaborator and creative problem-solver, you’ll be proactive, adaptable, and able to turn insight into action. Familiarity with capital funding processes, project management tools, and place-based working would be an advantage, but most of all, we’re after someone who shares our values, believes in fairness and inclusion, and is ready to help communities thrive through physical activity.

For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.

What can we offer you?

The salary band for this role is £32,000 - £34,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience.

You will start with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, interest-free season ticket loan, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets.

Equality and Diversity Commitment

The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us.

Closing date for applications: Monday 30 June2025 at 09:00am.

First-stage interviews will be online via Microsoft Teamsare scheduled for Monday 7 July 2025.

Second-stage interviews arescheduled for 22 July 2025 and will be held in-person atWembley Stadium.