Place Based Project Officer

Southampton Football Club; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 free match tickets for home games

Staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted club merchandise

25 days holiday + birthday off

Contributory Pension Scheme

Worldwide Travel Insurance

Learning & Development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Collaborative & inclusive culture

Job summary

Southampton Football Club, via Saints Foundation, seeks a Place Based Project Officer to support its Place Expansion Project. You will deliver inclusive sessions in local communities and build partnerships to broaden activity access.

Working with the Place Based Coordinator, you’ll plan sessions, gather feedback, and help sustain impact across Southampton. You will bring a passion for sport, experience with community engagement, and a Level 2 Sports Coaching qualification or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering engaging activities in communities.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and partners.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive sessions within local communities.
• Support delivery of the Place Expansion Project alongside the Place Based Coordinator.
• Build relationships with community groups, organisations and residents.

Skills

Community engagement

Session delivery

Relationship building

Sports coaching

Education

Level 2 Sports Coaching

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: £26,227.50 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 a passionate and community focused Place Based Project Officer to support the delivery of our Place Expansion Project. This role will use the power of the Southampton Football Club brand and the benefits of physical activity to engage local communities, helping people become more active, connected and empowered. Working within the community, you will play a key role in delivering accessible activities and building relationships that create lasting impact.

What will you be doing? You will be responsible for delivering engaging and inclusive sessions within local communities, supporting people of all ages and backgrounds to take part in physical activity and social opportunities. Working alongside the Place Based Coordinator, you will help ensure the successful delivery of the project, building strong relationships with community groups, organisations and residents. You will support the development of new partnerships, identify opportunities to engage local people, and help shape activities that meet the needs of the community. The role will involve planning and delivering a range of targeted and open access sessions, gathering feedback from participants, and supporting the long‑term sustainability of the project through meaningful community engagement. You will also work closely with colleagues and partners to promote the programme and capture the positive impact it is having across Southampton.

Is this you? You are passionate about making a difference in your community and believe in the power of sport and physical activity to improve lives. You enjoy working with people from a variety of backgrounds and can build positive relationships with participants, partners and stakeholders.

You will have experience working with community organisations and delivering engaging activities to diverse groups. A Level 2 Sports Coaching qualification, or equivalent experience, would be beneficial, along with an understanding of the positive impact physical activity can have on individuals and communities.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who have lived experience of the communities we serve or a strong understanding of the local area and the challenges faced by its residents.

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
• 25 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 7 September 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.

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 centres 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.

Southampton Football Club recognises that the safety and protection of those children and young people in day-to-day contact with the Club is paramount. We are committed to creating a safe culture for all. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

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