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TeenTech is dedicated to empowering young people and inspiring their interest in technology, the applied sciences, digital, construction, engineering, and maths Through innovative programmes, events, and educational initiatives, we help students discover exciting opportunities and build confidence in their future careers. We are increasing our output and looking for a new member to join our highy committed team.
TeenTech Values
At TeenTech, the safety and wellbeing of young people are our top priorities. We are committed to ensuring that all our programmes, events, and initiatives adhere to robust safeguarding standards. Our team works diligently to create secure environments where participants can explore STEM opportunities with confidence, supported by clear guidelines and procedures that protect every child and young person involved.
Role: Project Manager
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and enthusiastic Project Manager to coordinate our TeenTech events and activities. You will be working within a highly experienced team (including lead project managers) and the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering and co-ordinating impactful projects that engage teenagers and schools across the UK.
Main Responsibilities
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Co-ordinating school/college participation in our activities.
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Supporting the planning, execution, and delivery of TeenTech festivals, events and projects from inception to completion.
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Monitor project progress, reporting regularly to project leads.
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Develop and maintain timelines, project documentation, and risk assessments.
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Promote TeenTech initiatives via events, presentations, and communications.
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Evaluate project impact and implement continuous improvements.
Person Specification
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Proven experience in project management, ideally within education, youth engagement, or STEM fields.
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Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
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Experience in managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
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Passion for inspiring young people and promoting STEM opportunities.
Location & Working Arrangements
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This role is open to UK-based candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK.
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The position is primarily home-based (remote), with attendance required at in-person events throughout the UK.
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The successful candidate will be expected to travel to approximately 12–18 events annually. Depending on the event location, this will usually involve an overnight stay.
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Terms: 12 month contract. There may be an opportunity to extend.
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Working pattern: Part-time role, flexible working (30 hours) per week.
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Salary: £30,000–£32,000 FTE (pro rata 0.8FTE).
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We welcome applications from both employed candidates and self-employed contractors. Terms will be discussed with shortlisted applicants.
How to Apply
If you are excited by the prospect of making a difference and leading dynamic projects at TeenTech. Please read the following carefully.
Apply using the application link below.
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Closing date:August 5th 2026
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Attach your CV (PDF, max. two pages).
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Include a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role, highlighting your relevant experience and why you want to work with TeenTech.
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Applications that do not include the requested information may not be considered.
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We will interview candidates on a rolling basis.
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Anticipated start date:September 2026.
While we recognise that candidates may use tools within their application, we’re especially keen to hear your own voice and your own enthusiasm for this role.
The successful applicant will be required to have an enhanced DBS check.
TeenTech is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Technical Project Manager – Sports Facilities and Infrastructure
£42,000 - £50,000 per annum dependant on relevant skills and experience.
Location – Home-based with regular travel across a designated region and to our office as required
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.
As a Technical Project Manager, you'll lead the technical delivery of a portfolio of capital sports infrastructure projects, supporting applicants from the earliest design stages through procurement, construction and project completion.
Managing an annual portfolio of projects, you'll work closely with local authorities, football clubs, schools, consultants and contractors to ensure facilities are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest technical standards. You'll also provide expert technical advice to support funding decisions, undertake site inspections, assess construction risks, oversee grant payments and help protect the Foundation's investment.
This is an autonomous, varied role that combines technical expertise with relationship management and project leadership.
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 looking for someone with experience of delivering construction projects from inception through to completion, who enjoys working collaboratively and solving complex technical challenges.
You'll have a degree, professional qualification or equivalent experience in a construction-related discipline, together with experience managing construction or capital projects from design through to completion. You'll possess excellent project management and communication skills, along with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use. Experience of sports facilities, community infrastructure or sustainable construction would be beneficial, but is not essential.
For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.
What can we offer you?
The salary band for this role is £42,000 - £50,000 per annum, dependant on relevant skills and experience.
You will be entitled to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. 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
We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.
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 require any adjustments during the recruitment process, whether at the application or interview stage, please contact us. We will discuss your needs and give consideration to any reasonable adjustments requested.
The closing date for applications is: 9 August 2026 at midnight.
Virtual interviews will be 17/18 August, with in-person interviews held 26 August at Wembley Stadium.
We appreciate the time and effort that every applicant invests in applying to join us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for interview. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting time to join RBL as we deliver our new 10-year strategy. Our Change & Transformation function plays a key role in helping the organisation prioritise, deliver and embed change that improves how we support the Armed Forces community.
As part of our ongoing transformation, the Change & Transformation function has recently transitioned to a capability-led model built around Change, Delivery and Reporting. Together, these capabilities provide the leadership, governance, delivery expertise, change support and portfolio insight needed to successfully drive and sustain organisational change.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will take accountability for delivering projects from initiation through to closure, ensuring they are aligned to organisational priorities, governed effectively and deliver measurable outcomes and benefits.
Reporting to the Head of Change Delivery, you will develop and manage delivery plans, budgets, resources and project controls, ensuring risks, issues and dependencies are actively managed throughout the project lifecycle. You will provide clear insight and assurance to sponsors and senior leaders, supporting effective decision-making and project governance.
You will build strong relationships with sponsors, stakeholders, suppliers and delivery teams, confidently navigating complex environments and balancing competing priorities. You will represent projects within governance and executive forums, providing recommendations and constructive challenge where required.
Working collaboratively across Change & Transformation and the wider organisation, you will help ensure successful implementation and benefits realisation, while also contributing to the continuous improvement of project delivery practices and supporting the development of Project Managers and Project Support Officers through coaching and guidance.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
You will be expected to travel regularly in the course of your work including regularly to London Haig House. You will be contracted to your home address, where you will be expected to work when not travelling.
Employee benefits include –
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, depending on length of service
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
Interview Dates: First-stage interviews will be held between 19–21 August 2026 and will consist of an assessment together with values-based and technical interview questions. Candidates who are successful at this stage will be invited to participate in a second-stage culture session, with timings to be confirmed.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.