Programme Coordinator

Programme Co-ordinator (Local Community Sports Facility Plans) 

£36,000 - £40,000 per annum (pro-rated to the part-time equivalent) dependant on relevant skills and experience 

Part-time role, 2.5 days per week (0.5 full-time equivalent), offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension until March 2029, subject to continued funding 

Location – Home based, with occasional travel to sites, facilities and Football Foundation head office 

We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most.  

We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Programme Co-ordinator to support the national delivery of Local Community Sports Facility Plans (LCSFPs), a Government backed programme developing strategic community sports investment plans for every local authority area in England. The role will coordinate programme activity, governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement, helping to ensure the successful delivery of this high-profile national initiative.  

This is a part-time role working 2.5 days per week. We can offer some flexibility in how these hours are worked across the Foundation’s working week, although some adaptability will be required to meet programme and business needs. 

About the Football Foundation 

Over the last 25 years, the Foundation has awarded more than 75,000 grants worth more than £1.3 billion to deliver the grassroots facilities that every community across the country needs and deserves. 

As the biggest sport charity in the country, we’re a unique partnership between key football partners with a shared goal – ensuring every community in England has a great place to play. 

We’re incredibly proud of the difference we’ve made to grassroots sport up and down the country since we started our journey, but we’re not slowing down any time soon. 

What are we looking for? 

We're seeking an experienced project or programme professional with strong organisational skills and experience coordinating complex programmes involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. You will be confident managing plans, tracking progress, monitoring risks and ensuring actions are delivered to agreed timescales. 

You'll be an excellent communicator, able to build productive relationships with colleagues, consultants, local authorities and national partners. Strong stakeholder management, attention to detail and the ability to turn plans into action will be key to your success. 

For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below. 

What can we offer you? 

The salary for this role is £36,000 - £40,000 per annum (pro-rated to the part-time equivalent) dependant on relevant skills and experience. 

You will initially be entitled to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated to the part-time equivalent). The Foundation also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free healthcare provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit, free match tickets and access to selected events at Wembley. 

Equality and Diversity Commitment 

The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community. 

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us.

The closing date for applications is: Monday, 2 November 2026 at midday. 

In-person interviews will be held Thursday 12 November at Wembley Stadium. 

Due to the volume of applications received for most roles, the Foundation only contacts candidates if they are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful.