Head of Programmes

Kick it Out; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading football equality organisation is seeking a Head of Programmes to manage and improve educational and community initiatives. Candidates should have extensive experience in football, particularly with clubs and County FAs, and be able to address challenges from grassroots to elite levels. This full-time position offers a salary between £50,000 and £60,000 and is focused on making football a more inclusive and equitable space. The role requires strong leadership and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Deep experience working within football environments, particularly with clubs and County FAs.
• Understanding of the realities and challenges across the game from grassroots to elite levels.
• Ability to manage a full programme portfolio and ensure high-quality delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of education and community programmes.
• Manage the full programme portfolio ensuring high-quality delivery and impact.
• Lead a team focused on delivering innovative and accessible initiatives.

Skills

Experience in football environments

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership skills

Job description

Organisation Kick it Out Salary £50,000 - £60,000 Location Nationwide Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 6 January 2026 Job Description About the Job

Kick It Out, football’s leading equality and inclusion organisation, is seeking a Head of Programmes to oversee the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of our education, talent development, and community programmes. This role is ideal for someone with deep experience working within football environments, particularly with clubs and County FAs, and who understands the realities and challenges across the game from grassroots to elite levels.

As Head of Programmes, you will manage our full programme portfolio, ensuring high-quality delivery, meaningful impact, and strong alignment with our mission to make football a more inclusive, equitable space. You’ll lead a team focused on delivering innovative, accessible, and engaging initiatives in collaboration with clubs, community partners, and key stakeholders across the industry.

You’ll play a central role in strengthening relationships across the football ecosystem, ensuring our programmes reflect industry needs and reach the participants and environments where they can make the greatest difference.

Application Deadline : 6th January.

Please note: All applications will be reviewed after the closing date and will be contacted following shortlisting.

For more information, please click on the link to apply.