Youth Community Projects Lead (Maternity Cover)

WATFORD FC'S COMMUNITY SPORTS & EDUCATION TRUST; Watford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Watford FC Community Sports & Education Trust is seeking a dedicated Community Project Manager (Young People) on a maternity cover basis for 12 months starting January 2027. The role focuses on leading the Premier League Inspires programme and school-based projects across Hertfordshire and Harrow.

You will manage delivery, monitor performance against targets, and work with colleagues and funders to grow provision, ensuring high-quality outcomes for young people and their families.

Qualifications

• Youth work or mentoring qualifications.
• GCSE Maths and English.
• Experience with 11–18 year-olds and families/guardians.
• Experience dealing with safeguarding procedures including reporting concerns and risk/data assessments.
• Experience developing effective working relationships with schools, councils, funders or other stakeholders.
• Experience of demonstrating impact and/or completing reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, organise, promote and deliver all elements of the Premier League Inspires programme to a high standard.
• Monitor the team’s delivery against financial and impact targets and ensure KPIs are achieved.
• Seek opportunities to grow the Trust’s secondary education provision in collaboration with other teams.
• Collaborate with the Fundraising Officer on applications to grow delivery and cover core costs.
• Prepare and present reports for the Premier League Foundation and funders when required.
• Provide an inclusive approach to raising young people’s educational achievements and future pathways.
• Innovate to deliver unique social projects within the local community.
• Organise meetings, training and presentations to promote programmes.
• Ensure a positive experience for all engaged young people.
• Take part in strategic planning across the Trust’s Leaders/Managers groups and future provision.
• Provide data and impact reports to funders via reports, case studies and testimonies.
• Network with CCOs and local agencies across sectors.
• Attend training and review events as required.

Skills

Youth work

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting & impact

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Youth work or mentoring qualifications

Job description

Watford FC Community Sports & Education Trust is seeking a dedicated Community Project Manager (Young People) on a maternity cover basis for 12 months starting January 2027. The role focuses on leading the Premier League Inspires programme and school-based projects across Hertfordshire and Harrow.

You will manage delivery, monitor performance against targets, and work with colleagues and funders to grow provision, ensuring high-quality outcomes for young people and their families.