Benefits Ongoing internal and external CPD Be a part of a growing organisation Opportunity to increase salary and grow your role Network within the spor ts and wider football industry Branded Nike kit Sponsored FA coaching qualifications Regular staff socials and football matches ABOUT US About Bloomsbury Football Young people in London are facing a growing mental and physical health crisis, made worse by the pandemic, social media and the cost-of-living crisis. These challenges disproportionately affect young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. At Bloomsbury Football Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of football to help address all these challenges. But the benefits of regular access to the beautiful game are not open to all and impossibly expensive for many families. Our financial assistance model, coupled with our approach of mapping our service delivery around areas of highest Income Deprivation Affecting Children, is already making regular football accessible for over 5,000 children and young people each week. In the context of an increasingly segregated society, we also bring together children from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicities and nationalities – facilitating friendships across these societal divides. We are on a mission to expand provision to reach 20,000 young people a week by 2028, ensuring access to all, regardless of ability to pay or play. This includes a commitment to reach 10,000 girls weekly, as well as significantly expanding our Refugee & Asylum Seeker and Disability Football programmes. This post is subject to an extensive disclosure check. ABOUT THE ROLE The Program Coordinator will play a central role in driving the growth and impact of Bloomsbury Football’s community programs. You will be responsible for overseeing and expanding our six current localized ‘communities’ across London, with plans to grow this number significantly in line with our 2028 strategy. Reporting to the Community Manager, this role involves strategic planning, operational management, and hands-on delivery to ensure our football sessions are of an excellent standard. Key duties and responsibilities Strategic Development: Collaborate with senior management to de vise and implement a strategy for the growth of our community football provision across London in line with our 2028 strategy. Program Management: Oversee the day-to-day running of each community, ensuring the smooth scheduling of coaches, pitches, and resources to deliver high-quality sessions. Budget Management: Manage budgets effectively, ensuring resources are allocated to maximize impact and meet financial targets. Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with other teams to support projects that align with Bloomsbury Football’s broader goals and mission. Community Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders, including schools, councils, and community organizations, to increase participation and support. Advocacy: Represent Bloomsbury Football at events and forums, championing the role of grassroots football in driving social change. Essential skills, experience and knowledge We are seeking a motivated and entrepreneurial individual who is passionate about making a difference. The ideal candidate will have: Organizational Skills: Exceptional planning and coordination abilities, with experience managing schedules and resources across multiple locations. Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders. Strategic Thinking: The ability to think critically and contribute to long-term growth strategies. Teamwork: A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across teams and lead initiatives. Passion: A genuine commitment to creating social change through sport. Other requirements The candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK. Bloomsbury Football does not sponsor visas. About the hiring process Format: Application review. First interview with Harry Clarke (15-30mins) Second Interview ( 30 mins) Final Stage with CEO (30-60 mins) Reference checks For some roles, first & final interviews are combined into a panel interview. Bloomsbury Football Foundation is committed to equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion, and freedom of discrimination for all applicants. We encourage persons from any race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religious or political belief, and disability to apply for our available roles. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and we encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We are an equal-opportunity employer.