Health Projects Manager

Southampton Football Club; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 free match tickets for every home le

Staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (

Discounted Southampton FC merchandise

Job summary

Saints Foundation, the charity of Southampton Football Club, is seeking an experienced Health Projects Manager to lead our Health Pillar programmes and develop health initiatives across Southampton. You will drive growth, oversee project delivery to high standards, and build partnerships with funders and local partners.

You will lead and support the Falls Coordinator and Mental Health Coordinator, delivering impactful programmes that improve health outcomes and wellbeing in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering community-based health projects.
• Passion for social impact and community support.
• Ability to lead, develop and motivate teams.
• Strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across community, voluntary and public sectors.
• Organised with ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development and delivery of Health Pillar projects within budget and funder requirements.
• Identify opportunities to expand and enhance health offerings through partnerships across the city.
• Oversee safeguarding, health and safety, risk management, monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Provide leadership and coaching to the Falls Coordinator and Mental Health Coordinator; develop the Saints Foundation as part of the management team.

Skills

People management

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Health and wellbeing

Job description

Be part of our journey... Location: St Mary’s Stadium Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31 July 2028 Criminal Record Check: Enhanced with Child’s Barred List Salary: £37,000 per annum Saints Foundation is the charity of Southampton Football Club. We support people in need throughout Southampton, providing life-changing opportunities to help our communities thrive.

What is the role?

We are looking for an experienced and driven Health Projects Manager to lead and develop our Health Pillar programmes. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to improve the health and wellbeing of people across Southampton through innovative, community focused projects, with a key focus on mental health and falls prevention. As Health Projects Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations and strategic development of our health projects, ensuring they are participant centred, outcome focused and delivered to the highest standards. You will drive new opportunities for growth, build strong relationships with partners and funders, and ensure our work continues to meet local needs while contributing to Saints Foundation's strategic objectives. You will also provide leadership and support to the Falls Coordinator and Mental Health Coordinator, helping them to deliver impactful programmes that make a real difference in our community.

What will you be doing?

You will lead the planning, development and delivery of our Health Pillar projects, ensuring programmes are delivered effectively, within budget and in line with funder requirements. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will identify opportunities to expand and enhance our health offer, build strong partnerships across the city and ensure our services complement wider health and wellbeing initiatives. You will oversee quality assurance across health projects, monitoring delivery standards and ensuring robust systems are in place for safeguarding, health and safety, risk management, monitoring and evaluation. Working alongside colleagues in Insight & Impact, Marketing & Communications and Safeguarding, you will help demonstrate and promote the impact of our work through high quality reporting, case studies and success stories. As a member of the management team, you will contribute to the wider development of Saints Foundation, providing effective leadership, coaching and support to your team through regular one-to-ones, appraisals and professional development opportunities. You will play an important role in fostering a positive culture that enables colleagues to deliver outstanding outcomes for participants and communities across Southampton.

Is this you?

Experienced in successfully delivering community based projects that tackle inequality and improve outcomes for participants. Passionate about creating positive social impact and advocating for the communities we support. An inspiring people manager with experience of leading, developing and motivating teams to achieve high standards. Skilled at building and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the community, voluntary and public sectors. Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver against plans and deadlines. Knowledgeable about mental health, frailty and the health challenges facing local communities. Committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

How this benefits you…

• Access to 2 free match tickets for every home league game
• Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health)
• Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise
• 27 days’ holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family
• Learning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Collaborative & inclusive working culture

The closing date for this role is 11 September 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect everyone to share this commitment. You will be required to adhere to all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and to ensure that Southampton Football Club is free from discrimination and harassment. The post holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, supporting the organisation’s strategic aims to remove barriers and address inequality. You will play an active role in promoting an inclusive, discrimination‑free environment that ensures fair access to opportunities and resources. This includes fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging where everyone is empowered to contribute, perform, and reach their full potential.

About Us POTENTIAL INTO EXCELLENCE

Southampton Football Club is part of St. Mary’s Football Group, which also includes the affiliated registered charity – the Saints Foundation. We look for people with integrity, compassion and support for those around them; people who take pride in what they do with an honest approach, who embrace a challenge while also being accountable for their decisions; people who have the energy and passion to bring an innovative approach to their role and strive to be different from the rest; people with the aspiration to lead the way and become an example to others. Within the walls of St. Mary’s Stadium, Staplewood Campus, the Bath Academy and our other sites and development centers across the South of England, you’ll be given the platform to work in a vibrant, intelligent and challenging environment with the potential to develop and become the best at what you do. We don’t stand still, we are constantly moving forward. Be part of it…

Southampton Football Club promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have the Disability Confident Award, which we pride ourselves on with regard to the commitment to employing disabled people and judging people on their abilities alone. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. We make a commitment to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and to consider them on their abilities. Southampton Football Club is an Equal Opportunities Employer Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

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