Job Description

Be part of our journey...

Location: St Mary's Stadium and Community Sites

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Child's Barred List

Saints Foundation bring Southampton FC to the heart of the community, using the power of the club and our passionate team to support people in need throughout Southampton, working towards our vision, of a city where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.

What will you be doing?

You'll be working in our dynamic Education team and will be responsible for the delivery of Saints Foundation's Community Champions project. This project aims to offer positive engagement for secondary aged children to support them to gain the skills and confidence to engage with their education. This is done by using a range of inspiring mentoring, small group intervention curriculums and extra-curricular clubs.

In this role you will take full responsibility for the planning, coordination and delivery of the project. You'll lead a passionate delivery team, working closely with local schools, funders, and stakeholders to ensure the programme remains relevant, impactful, and aligned with its objectives. You will be responsible for maintaining strong partnerships, regularly reporting progress to funders and schools, and ensuring that the programme delivers on its key performance indicators. You will also monitor the quality of delivery through regular school visits, support your team's personal development through one-to-one meetings and training, and adapt the project's curriculum to reflect the evolving needs of young people across Southampton.

Is this you?

You are an experienced and enthusiastic professional with a strong background in secondary education and a passion for supporting young people to reach their potential. You have experience in planning and delivering educational programmes, along with the ability to develop innovative and engaging curriculum content. You're confident managing relationships with school leaders, project partners, and funders, and are comfortable leading meetings and delivering progress updates.

To be successful in this role, you must have considerable experience working within a secondary school setting. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities. You should also have experience of leading a team and be committed to safeguarding and inclusive practices in all aspects of your work.

How this benefits you...

If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package.

Access to x2 free match tickets for every home league game Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health). Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise. 26 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year. Contributory Pension Scheme. 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.

How can I apply?

Just click on the apply button, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.

The closing date for this role is the

10 July 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person