Job Description

Job Advert

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COACH

REPORTS TO:

Community Engagement Manager

SALARY:

From 24,000, depending on experience and skills.

WORKING PATTERN:

Full time, 37.5 hours per week.

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:

The Huddersfield Town Foundation, Leeds Road Sports Complex.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Casual Community Coaches.

FURTHER DETAILS:

Permanent


We are seeking a purpose-driven

Community Engagement Coach

to support the delivery of the Foundation's charitable programmes across

Community Engagement

. This role is key in supporting young people and adults at risk in Kirklees--ensuring our community can

GROW

through learning and opportunity,

BELONG

through connection and inclusion, and

THRIVE

through improved wellbeing.


The post holder will deliver activities on the Foundation's Premier League Inspires and Premier League Kicks programmes, embedding our

Terrier Spirit

values in everything we do. They will also deliver across a variety of projects within the Foundation's Community & Connection Pillar, including but not limited to: GOALS (Gain Opportunities and Life Skills) in HMP New Hall, Care Leavers Football, Twinning Project, GOALS in the Community, Million Hours and PEAK (Positive Engagement Against Knives). Community Engagement Coaches will capture qualitative and quantitative data relevant to the programme and its monitoring and evaluation requirements, through agreed processes with the Community Engagement Manager, who will be the post-holders line manager.


The post holder must be well-organised with the ability to plan and deliver engaging and impactful sessions and interventions that are relevant to the participants and the overarching aims of the Foundation's Community & Connection Pillar projects. They must be passionate about working with young people and adults at risk to realise their potential.


The post holder will also have line management responsibility of Casual Community Coaches working on the Premier League Kicks programme.


This role reflects our commitment to growth and impact. With a team of 26 staff and a turnover of 1.2m, the Foundation is entering a new chapter. The Board has ambitious plans, and we need resilient, imaginative, and values-led team members to help us deliver on our mission to

empower OUR TOWN to thrive

.


Please find below details of the application process and further information to assist you in its completion.


To apply, please create an account in our online application portal and ensure that you complete all associated questions in full. The portal is accessible via the link on our careers website: https://careers.htafcfoundation.com/

Closing Date

Friday 2 January 2026, although we will review applications as they come in and reserve the right to close this vacancy before this time should we find the right candidate. We advise you to therefore apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.


The selection event is likely to take place in the week commencing Monday 5 January 2026.


All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application, whether they are invited to attend interview, or not.

Recruitment Pack

Please view our recruitment pack for full details on the role.