Post-16 Education Pathways Coordinator (Part-Time)

Stoke City Football Club; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Stoke City Foundation, the official charitable arm of Stoke City Football Club, is seeking a dedicated Post 16 Education Coordinator based at the bet365 Stadium to shape our educational pathways.

Reporting to the Education Manager, you will recruit and engage learners across all Post 16 programmes, coordinating activities while upholding safeguarding and governance policies. This role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends during events and DBS checks will be completed.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, recruitment or coordination, ideally within sport or charity sectors.
• Understanding of Post 16 educational pathways.
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven track record of meeting recruitment targets and outreach.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Data-driven approach to monitoring programme performance and retention.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategies to recruit and retain learners across all Post 16 pathways (FEA, degree programmes, apprenticeships).
• Drive marketing campaigns, school engagement and careers fairs to raise programme awareness.
• Build relationships with local education providers for student placements and opportunities.
• Plan and deliver recruitment and development days for Post 16 programmes.
• Manage programme records, track learner progress and oversee work placements.
• Provide delivery staff with up-to-date information for consistent messaging.
• Ensure activities adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, governance and policies.

Skills

Education sector experience

Recruitment experience

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Data monitoring

Job description

Stoke City Foundation, the official charitable arm of Stoke City Football Club, is seeking a dedicated Post 16 Education Coordinator based at the bet365 Stadium to shape our educational pathways.

Reporting to the Education Manager, you will recruit and engage learners across all Post 16 programmes, coordinating activities while upholding safeguarding and governance policies. This role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends during events and DBS checks will be completed.