Rotherham United Community Trust

Who we are

Rotherham United Community Trust is an independent charity with a mission to improve the lives of everyone in Rotherham. Working shoulder to shoulder with Rotherham United Football Club, we raise funds to unite, empower and strengthen our local communities and reduce health inequalities.

Our culture and values

Our Vision

Everyone In Rotherham: United, Successful and Living Well.

Our Commitment

Equity, diversity and inclusion: We champion equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Everyone, regardless of background, should feel valued and have equal opportunities to thrive. We celebrate differences, challenge discrimination and work with partners to create a fair, inclusive Rotherham where education, good health and employment are accessible to all. 

Sustainability: From reducing carbon emissions and conserving resources to supporting green initiatives, we aim to protect the environment and improve quality of life. Working with local partners, we are working to create a community future generations can be proud of. 

Staff wellbeing: We value our people and create a supportive, inclusive workplace where every team member feels appreciated and empowered. Through professional development and a culture of respect, we invest in staff wellbeing because we understand that their passion drives our success and enables us to deliver programmes that make a real difference in Rotherham. 

Our Values

Enjoyment: Enjoyment helps us build stronger relationships, stay motivated, and bring our best to the people and communities we serve. When our staff, volunteers and participants enjoy what they’re part of, everything improves: energy is higher, relationships are stronger, and the impact lasts longer. 

Inclusivity: At RUCT, everyone should feel they belong. Inclusivity is how we build trust, break down barriers, and make real change. We work hard to create spaces where people feel welcome, respected, and valued for who they are. 

Collaboration: Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do at RUCT. By joining forces, sharing ideas, and backing each other, we can go further and reach more people. Collaboration is how we turn shared ambition into meaningful action. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

We are a diverse Trust that respects differences in race, disability, gender, faith background or personal circumstances and therefore welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. The Trust is opposed to any discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Rotherham United Community Trust.

RUCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

As part of this commitment to providing a safe environment for our young people, we require all candidates to undertake and return a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. RUCT will assist with the application for, and pay for the process of, a new DBS for staff members where required.

Criminal Records Disclosures

We recognise the contribution that former or ex-offenders can make as an employee; a person’s criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Candidates will be given the opportunity to provide us with information on their criminal record, which will be treated in the strictest confidence. Suitable applicants will not be refused posts because of any offences which are not relevant to the role, and which do not make them a risk in the role for which they are applying.