Job Description

To apply please visit www.bfcct.co.uk/job-opportunity-community-cohesion2/

Blackpool FC Community Trust is the official charity of Blackpool FC, based at Bloomfield Road Stadium. Working with residents as young as 2 years old up to adults in the later stages of life, BFCCT provide a diverse range of programmes to increase social inclusion opportunities; improve physical fitness, health, and education; and lessen involvement in anti-social behaviour.

In recent years the Trust has grown significantly and has become an established organisation, providing something for everybody, that every Blackpool FC fan and resident should be involved in and very proud of.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join Blackpool FC Community Trust as part of the Community Programmes team to deliver on our Tower Above programme.

The role will involve working with targeted children and young people (CYP) aged 8-12, on a one-to-one basis, via referrals from Early Help & Support Team at Blackpool Council. These CYP will be involved, or on the periphery of, anti-social behaviour and/or crime. Through the use of sport and mentoring, the aim is to build positive relationships and support CYP to achieve their goals and access positive pathways.

The post holder will be jointly responsible and accountable for making sure all related KPI's and targets are met. Ensuring high quality monitoring and evaluation methods and techniques are in place is a crucial component of this to meet the needs of the commissioners and target audience, including safeguarding.

Working in partnership with the Comms team, the post holder will also assume responsibility for ensuring that the marketing and promotion needs of the programme is sufficiently met. The programme is funded by Blackpool Council & Premier League Communities Fund.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,897.00-28,552.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/07/2025
Reference ID: Community Cohesion Mentor