Project Coordinator
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,000 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Pension Contributions, Retention payments, offer of medical packages |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2025 |
| Location: | Coventry, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sky Blues in the Community |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Role Overview:-
Sky Blues in the Community is the official charity of Coventry City Football Club. We use the reach and appeal of football to positively impact the lives of people across Coventry and Warwickshire through our core themes: sport, health, education, and Community Cohesion.
We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and proactive project coordinator who will use the power of football and sport to inspire young people aged 11–18, helping them overcome barriers, build confidence, and realise their potential in school and beyond. Working across secondary schools, alternative education, and community settings, reporting to the Premier League Inspires Project Manager you will plan and deliver a mix of group sessions, one-to-one mentoring, and youth-led social action projects. From tackling mental health, behaviour, racism and gender equality, to creating opportunities through sport and education, you will play a vital role in shaping brighter futures. You will be a positive role model and trusted mentor that empowers young people to take pride in themselves and their community and help young people believe they belong, that they matter, and that their futures hold possibility
Programme delivery
Assist and collaborate with the project manager to produce and deliver high-quality Premier League Inspires resources and sessions to groups and individuals.
Provide one-to-one mentoring for vulnerable young people.
Lead youth voice and social action projects, including the Inspires Challenge.
Support schools with strategies on truancy, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Plan and deliver events, player appearances, and collapsed curriculum days.
Provide a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed environment for all participants.
Monitoring and evaluation
Monitor, record and upload programme data and outcomes to the Premier League Charitable Fund’s monitoring and evaluation system
Essential Qualification
Relevant qualification in youth work (Level 2 or above), education, or equivalent experience in Safeguarding training (or willingness to undertake)
Mentoring training (or willingness to undertake)
Strong facilitation and communication skills, able to engage groups and individuals
Ability to build trust and rapport with young people and professionals
Organisational skills to plan and deliver sessions, projects, and events
Competence in recording and reporting data accurately
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Creative and flexible approach to problem solving
How to apply
To apply, please submit either:
• A CV and covering letter (no more than two sides of A4 for each), or
• A completed application form
Your application should clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Please send your application to: Ali Myton via recruitment@sbitc.org.uk
Please note: You only need to submit either a CV and covering letter or a completed application form, not both.
Closing date for applications: 10th of October 2025
Interviews to take place week commencing 20th October 2025
Please note that we may close the application process early if we receive a high number of applications, so early applications are encouraged.
If you require the application form in an alternative format, or if you would like to apply using a different method due to a disability or accessibility need, please contact us via 024 7678 6349 and we will be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments.
Safer Recruitment and Pre-Employment Checks
At Sky Blues in the Community, safeguarding is central to everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all staff, volunteers, and participants.
This role may involve working with children or adults at risk, and as part of our safer recruitment process, any offer of employment will be subject to:
• Two satisfactory references
• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Confirmation of your identity and right to work in the UK
All staff are expected to follow our Safeguarding Policies and complete relevant training as part of their induction and ongoing professional development.
Diversity and Inclusion
Sky Blues in the Community is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the sport and charity sectors. Appointments are made strictly on merit.
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to complete your application or to attend an interview, please let us know.
We may collect anonymised equalities data from applicants for monitoring purposes only. This data will not form any part of the recruitment decision-making process.
Privacy Notice
Sky Blues in the Community is committed to handling your personal information responsibly and transparently. We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 to ensure the privacy and security of your data.
Information provided during the recruitment process will be stored securely and retained for a period of six months after the closing date of the vacancy, unless a longer period is required by law or you consent to us retaining your details for future opportunities.
To request a copy of our privacy notice or exercise your data rights, please contact: sbitc@sbitc.org.uk.
Sky Blues in the Community is the official charity of Coventry City Football Club. We use the reach and appeal of football to positively impact the lives of people across Coventry and Warwickshire through our core themes: sport, health, education, and Community Cohesion.
We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and proactive project coordinator who will use the power of football and sport to inspire young people aged 11–18, helping them overcome barriers, build confidence, and realise their potential in school and beyond. Working across secondary schools, alternative education, and community settings, reporting to the Premier League Inspires Project Manager you will plan and deliver a mix of group sessions, one-to-one mentoring, and youth-led social action projects. From tackling mental health, behaviour, racism and gender equality, to creating opportunities through sport and education, you will play a vital role in shaping brighter futures. You will be a positive role model and trusted mentor that empowers young people to take pride in themselves and their community and help young people believe they belong, that they matter, and that their futures hold possibility
Programme delivery
Assist and collaborate with the project manager to produce and deliver high-quality Premier League Inspires resources and sessions to groups and individuals.
Provide one-to-one mentoring for vulnerable young people.
Lead youth voice and social action projects, including the Inspires Challenge.
Support schools with strategies on truancy, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Plan and deliver events, player appearances, and collapsed curriculum days.
Provide a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed environment for all participants.
Monitoring and evaluation
Monitor, record and upload programme data and outcomes to the Premier League Charitable Fund’s monitoring and evaluation system
Essential Qualification
Relevant qualification in youth work (Level 2 or above), education, or equivalent experience in Safeguarding training (or willingness to undertake)
Mentoring training (or willingness to undertake)
Strong facilitation and communication skills, able to engage groups and individuals
Ability to build trust and rapport with young people and professionals
Organisational skills to plan and deliver sessions, projects, and events
Competence in recording and reporting data accurately
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Creative and flexible approach to problem solving
How to apply
To apply, please submit either:
• A CV and covering letter (no more than two sides of A4 for each), or
• A completed application form
Your application should clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Please send your application to: Ali Myton via recruitment@sbitc.org.uk
Please note: You only need to submit either a CV and covering letter or a completed application form, not both.
Closing date for applications: 10th of October 2025
Interviews to take place week commencing 20th October 2025
Please note that we may close the application process early if we receive a high number of applications, so early applications are encouraged.
If you require the application form in an alternative format, or if you would like to apply using a different method due to a disability or accessibility need, please contact us via 024 7678 6349 and we will be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments.
Safer Recruitment and Pre-Employment Checks
At Sky Blues in the Community, safeguarding is central to everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all staff, volunteers, and participants.
This role may involve working with children or adults at risk, and as part of our safer recruitment process, any offer of employment will be subject to:
• Two satisfactory references
• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Confirmation of your identity and right to work in the UK
All staff are expected to follow our Safeguarding Policies and complete relevant training as part of their induction and ongoing professional development.
Diversity and Inclusion
Sky Blues in the Community is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the sport and charity sectors. Appointments are made strictly on merit.
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to complete your application or to attend an interview, please let us know.
We may collect anonymised equalities data from applicants for monitoring purposes only. This data will not form any part of the recruitment decision-making process.
Privacy Notice
Sky Blues in the Community is committed to handling your personal information responsibly and transparently. We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 to ensure the privacy and security of your data.
Information provided during the recruitment process will be stored securely and retained for a period of six months after the closing date of the vacancy, unless a longer period is required by law or you consent to us retaining your details for future opportunities.
To request a copy of our privacy notice or exercise your data rights, please contact: sbitc@sbitc.org.uk.
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