Education Programmes Executive - Premier League Primary Stars

Premier League Foundation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

London office

Job summary

Premier League Foundation is seeking an Education Programmes Executive to deliver and develop the Primary Stars programme across England and Wales. The role is based in London with hybrid working and a competitive package.

You will work with clubs, schools and partners to ensure high-quality delivery, effective funding, and robust evaluation to support positive outcomes for children and communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary education and/or sport sectors to deliver programme objectives.
• Understanding of challenges for children and schools in underserved communities.
• Experience supporting grant-funded programmes with data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and development of the Premier League Primary Stars programme.
• Act as a key point of contact for football club charities via virtual and site visits.
• Oversee funding allocation, value for money, and delivery of outcomes with Education Programmes Manager.
• Support evidence-led practice using data, youth voice, insight and evaluation.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across clubs, education partners and local organisations.
• Assist with funding processes: applications, reports, reviews, assessments and recommendations.
• Monitor programme performance using data, outputs and case studies.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Data analysis

Grant management

Communication

Education sector experience

Job description

Overview

Working as part of the Premier League Foundation Programmes and Impact team, the Education Programmes Executive will support the effective delivery and ongoing development of the Premier League Primary Stars programme across England and Wales.

Application Deadline: 26 September 2026

Department: Premier League Foundation

Location: London, UK

Compensation: £35,000 / year

Who We Are

The Premier League Foundation was established in 2010 to distribute funding provided by the Premier League and its partners to professional football club charities across England and Wales, supporting them in their delivery in thousands of community venues and schools across the country. A total of 106 club charities are supported across the Premier League, English Football League, and National League.

More than 2.5 million individuals have benefitted from the charity, which aims to foster positive sporting, health, personal and education opportunities for children, young people, and the wider community.

The Premier League Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, and disabled people.

Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. You will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and ongoing development of the Premier League Primary Stars programme in line with agreed objectives and outcomes.
• Act as a key point of contact for football club charities via both virtual and physical visits, providing guidance, support and constructive challenge.
• Work closely with the Education Programmes Manager to oversee the Premier League Primary Stars programme, ensuring effective allocation of funding, value for money, and delivery of agreed outcomes.
• Support the implementation of evidence-led practice across the programme, using data, youth voice, insight and evaluation to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the Premier League, club charities, education partners and other local organisations to support joined-up approaches to achieving the Premier League Primary Stars programme objectives.
• Support funding processes, including application and report reviews, assessment and recommendations.
• Monitor programme performance, including reviewing data, outputs, outcomes and case studies, and provide examples to colleagues to support the communication of impact to different audiences.
• Contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement by applying agreed standards, using evidence and insight, and identifying and escalating quality or delivery concerns within the programme.
• Work with club charities to ensure high-quality, inclusive and impactful delivery that meets programme standards.
• Support the development of the programme’s digital offer, working with colleagues and agencies to ensure it is effective, efficient and valuable to schools and teachers, including delivering training and supporting marketing activity across club charity school networks.
• Support the delivery of national events, workshops and network meetings associated with Premier League Primary Stars, including the flagship national schools tournament.
• Ensure compliance with the Premier League Foundation’s safeguarding policy and EDI commitments and work with football club charities and other partners to ensure the provision of safe and inclusive environments to all.
• Identify and share best practice across the network, supporting continuous improvement and innovation.
• Support across other areas of the Premier League Foundation’s provision, including training, conferences, resource development, football club charity delivery, and national and regional events.
• Share in Premier League Foundation’s values and participate as a full member of the Premier League Foundation team, and where appropriate, carry out other duties as may reasonably be required, including deputising as appropriate, and giving support to other members of the team at busy times.
• Ensure Premier League Foundation is connected to other initiatives, policies and organisations working in the same fields through participation in a range of relevant external forums and networks.

Requirements For The Role

• Experience of working within the primary education and/or sport sector, preferably within a charitable and/or community development capacity, to deliver against programme objectives and outcomes which support children to be active and develop essential life skills.
• Understanding of the challenges facing children and young people, teachers and schools, particularly in underserved communities, including issues relating to physical and mental wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem, attendance and attainment.
• An understanding of the changing landscape of the national curriculum for England and Wales.
• Experience of supporting grant-funded programmes or projects including monitoring performance, analysing data and applying evidence to improve delivery.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and produce clear, concise reports for different audiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative approach, with the ability to build trusted relationships across sectors.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and with partners.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Passion for using sport and physical activity to create positive social change and behaviours and skills outcomes for young people.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and accountability.
• Flexible and adaptable approach, with a willingness to support wider team priorities and to travel within England and Wales as required.
• A satisfactory enhanced DBS check.