Development And Impact

London Youth Games Foundation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

London Youth Games Foundation is seeking a proactive Development and Impact professional to lead planning, delivery and evaluation of sport programmes across London. You will collaborate with boroughs, schools, NGBs, venues and volunteers to ensure high‑quality, inclusive experiences for young participants.

You will also drive impact reporting, data analysis and learning to inform programme design and demonstrate outcomes for funders and partners.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of youth sport, school sport, community sport, events or physical activity programmes.
• Understanding of how sport and physical activity can deliver positive outcomes for young people.
• Experience working with a range of stakeholders including schools, boroughs, clubs, volunteers and partners.
• Experience collecting, organising and using programme data, feedback or evaluation information to understand impact and improve delivery.
• Awareness of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion principles in youth sport, education, community or charity settings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, delivery and evaluation of London Youth Games sport competitions, events and programme activity across borough, school and community settings.
• Work with boroughs, schools, National Governing Bodies, delivery partners, venues and volunteers to ensure safe, inclusive and high‑quality sporting experiences for young people.
• Lead on competition administration for designated sport portfolio, including planning, entries, schedules, draws, rules, event information, results and participant communications.
• Identify opportunities to improve access, participation and progression for young Londoners, particularly those who experience barriers to sport and physical activity.
• Collaboratively manage on the day event logistics, staffing, operations, health & safety, and any other delivery requirement.
• Support the development and implementation of impact framework, ensuring teams capture meaningful data, stories and learning.

Skills

Youth sport delivery

Impact measurement

Stakeholder engagement

Data collection & analysis

Inclusion & safeguarding awareness

Job description

Organisation London Youth Games Foundation Salary £28,000 to £30,000 per annum dependent on experience Location London (hybrid with regular presence required at the Foundations office and pan-London delivery venues required) Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 15 November 2026 Interview date 20 November 2026

Job Description Role Title: Development and Impact

Role Purpose: The successful candidate will be a key member of the Development & Impact Team, working collaboratively with colleagues to create life‑changing opportunities for young Londoners through sport and physical activity.

The role will coordinate the delivery of a portfolio of youth sport programmes, competitions and events, ensuring high‑quality experiences for all participants, volunteers and stakeholders. The role will be accountable for the robust impact measurement, insight and reporting of Open Games and School Games events relating to their sports portfolio.

The role will hold delegated accountability for the project coordination of the organisation’s flagship Finals Festival. The role will also be responsible for analysis and impact reporting of Inspire Festivals, LYG33 youth voice programme, GamesForce volunteers and Inclusive Coaches.

About You: We are looking for a proactive, collaborative and highly organised person who is motivated by the positive impact that sport can have on young Londoners. We are a small staff team that operates within a wide community of stakeholders, priding ourselves on a culture built on respect for one another, innovation and having a can‑do attitude.

Sport Programme Delivery

• Coordinate the planning, delivery and evaluation of a portfolio of London Youth Games sport competitions, events and programme activity across borough, school and community settings.
• Work with boroughs, schools, National Governing Bodies, delivery partners, venues and volunteers to ensure safe, inclusive and high‑quality sporting experiences for young people.
• Lead on competition administration for designated sport portfolio, including planning, entries, schedules, draws, rules, event information, results and participant communications.
• Identify opportunities to improve access, participation and progression for young Londoners, particularly those who experience barriers to sport and physical activity.
• Work as a part of a delivery team to facilitate high‑quality events, festivals and programme experiences for all stakeholders.
• Collaboratively manage on the day event logistics, staffing, operations, health & safety, and any other delivery requirement.

Impact, Insight and Evaluation

• Support the development and implementation of London Youth Games’ impact framework, ensuring delivery teams capture meaningful data, stories and learning from programmes and events.
• Collect, analyse and present participation, demographic, volunteer and outcome data to demonstrate the impact of LYG on young people, communities and stakeholders.
• Prepare clear reports, dashboards, case studies and evaluation summaries for internal planning, funders, partners, trustees and external communications.
• Use insight and feedback from young people, volunteers, boroughs and partners to recommend improvements to programme design, delivery and accessibility.

Youth Engagement, Leadership, Inclusion and Partnerships

• Ensure youth voice is embedded across sport delivery and impact work, enabling young people to help shape programmes, experiences and evaluation approaches.
• Offer support and mentorship to programme participants, building confidence and shaping outcomes for young Londoners.
• Build engagement with LYG33, GamesForce and Inclusive Coaches to strengthen pathways for young leaders, volunteers and coaches within the London Youth Games community.
• Develop collaborative relationships with borough officers, schools, community organisations, sports partners, volunteers and young people to support inclusive delivery across all 32 London boroughs & City of London.
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of sport delivery, ensuring activities are welcoming, accessible and reflective of London’s communities.
• Maintain accurate programme information across relevant digital systems, websites and communications channels, ensuring stakeholders have timely and accessible information.
• Contribute to a culture of evolution across the charity by sharing insight, evaluation findings and practical recommendations with partners.

Other Requirements of the Role

• Evening and weekend working is a requirement of the role with events, competitions and programme activity across London.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to drive small‑to‑medium sized vans in London.
• The role requires travel between venues across London, including at short notice.

Roles and responsibilities as detailed in this job description are not exhaustive. Any material changes to the post holders’ remit will be communicated in a timely, consultative manner, giving written notice before implementation.

Person Specification

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Experience supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of youth sport, school sport, community sport, events or physical activity programmes.
• Understanding of how sport and physical activity can deliver positive outcomes for young people, including confidence, wellbeing, belonging, skills development and social connection.
• Experience working with a range of stakeholders, which may include schools, boroughs, community organisations, sports clubs, National Governing Bodies, volunteers, venues, young leaders or delivery partners.
• Experience collecting, organising and using programme data, feedback or evaluation information to understand impact and improve delivery.
• Awareness of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion principles in youth sport, education, community or charity settings.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Confident organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate logistics and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear information, reports, briefings and updates for different audiences.
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with young people, colleagues, volunteers, delivery partners and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and contribute effectively as part of a small, ambitious charity team.

Desirable

• Exposure to the mechanisms of competition administration, event operations, sport development, volunteer coordination or youth leadership programmes.
• Experience preparing monitoring, evaluation and impact reports for funders, partners, trustees or senior leaders.
• Exposure to mentoring, coaching or leadership programmes, with the confidence to develop these skills to use when working with young people.
• Knowledge of London’s youth sport, school sport, charity, voluntary sector or borough delivery landscape.
• Relevant qualifications or training in sport development, coaching, youth work, evaluation, project management, or safeguarding.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about the role sport and physical activity can play in improving opportunities and outcomes for young Londoners.
• Committed to inclusion, youth voice and reducing barriers to participation for young people from all backgrounds.
• Collaborative, adaptable and solutions-focused, with a practical approach to problem solving during programme planning and live event delivery.
• A positive attitude, with a willingness to learn from feedback and young people’s experiences to improve future delivery.
• Ability to work with others, bringing energy and a desire to make a difference.