4 Sports development coordinator jobs in Birmingham

Volunteer It Yourself (VIY), a UK-wide not-for-profit organisation linked to youth skills/employment, volunteering and construction, is looking for a passionate Fundraising Coordinator to support our income generation work and help us grow our funding.

VIY combines volunteering and DIY by challenging young people aged 14-24 to learn trade and building skills, on the job, by helping to renovate and retrofit community buildings (e.g. youth clubs, community centres, sports clubs, and arts, music and cultural venues).

Importantly, the majority of young people we work with are outside of, or at risk of being outside of employment, education or training. Young people participating in VIY are mentored by professional tradespeople and gain vocational skills accreditations as well as access to further training, work placement and apprenticeship opportunities with local providers and employers beyond the project.

VIY launched in 2011 and now operates UK‑wide with £2.6 million annual income and 25 full time employees. To date, over 1,000 youth and community buildings across the UK have been renovated, involving 18,000 young people and 1,200 trade skills mentors. You can read more about our work in our impact report.

As the Fundraising Coordinator you will support VIY’s new business function by keeping information organised, managing key systems, and helping with early‑stage bid writing. You’ll make sure the ream has what they need to move funding opportunities forward and help keep our processes running smoothly.

We’re seeking someone who is organised, curious and confident in their writing, with the ability to juggle different tasks and build positive relationships across the team. You don’t need previous fundraising experience — transferable skills from other roles or sectors are just as valuable.

You will play an important role in supporting VIY’s income growth and helping the team work efficiently as we expand nationally. This is a great entry point into fundraising, giving you hands‑on experience in research, bid coordination, stewardship support and Customer Relationship Manager CRM (we use Salesforce) within a fast‑moving, mission‑driven organisation.

Please read the full job description and person specification in our Application Pack before applying.

Volunteer It Yourself (VIY), a UK-wide not-for-profit organisation linked to youth skills and employment, volunteering and construction, is looking for a passionate fundraising manager to drive our income streams and play a crucial role in helping to grow our income.

VIY combines volunteering and DIY by challenging young people aged 14-24 to learn trade and building skills, on the job, by helping to renovate and retrofit community buildings (e.g. youth clubs, community centres, sports clubs, and arts, music and cultural venues).

Importantly, the majority of young people we work with are outside of, or at risk of being outside of employment, education or training. Young people participating in VIY are mentored by professional tradespeople and gain vocational skills accreditations as well as access to further training, work placement and apprenticeship opportunities with local providers and employers beyond the project.

VIY launched in 2011 and now operates UK‑wide with £2.6 million annual income and 25 full time employees. To date, over 1,000 youth and community buildings across the UK have been renovated, involving 18,000 young people and 1,200 trade skills mentors. You can read more about our work in our impact report.

As the Fundraising Manager you will be responsible for identifying and securing new funding opportunities, developing existing opportunities and funding streams, writing and submitting funding applications and proposals and managing the ‘income’ pipeline.

We’re seeking someone ambitious who has proven experience in securing grant funding and bid writing preferably across multiple sectors/income streams, ideally including the public sector and local authorities and corporate CSR and sponsorship programmes. You will identify, cultivate, apply to and steward funders , securing both restricted and unrestricted income to support VIY’s vital work.

You will play a pivotal role in delivering sustainable income growth and supporting VIY’s ambitious plans for the future. Please read our attached Application Pack for the full job description and person specification for this role before applying.

About Battle Cancer Program

Battle Cancer Program is a charity that brings people together through fitness and community to raise money and awareness for people affected by cancer.

Our programs work with gyms and their communities to deliver fundraising programs that combine fitness, challenge and community.

We are looking for an organised and detail-focused Service Administrator to provide the systems, administration and data support that underpin the successful delivery of our programmes.

The Role

The Service Administrator will be responsible for ensuring that the administration behind our program is accurate, organised and effective.

You will work closely with the Program Coordinator and Fundraising & Social Media Coordinator, helping to ensure that information flows effectively between program delivery, fundraising and communications.

This is an important role within the team. While the Program Coordinator will focus primarily on relationships and program delivery, the Program Administrator will ensure that the information, systems, records and administration behind the program are maintained to a high standard.

The role will suit someone who enjoys organisation, accuracy and making sure that things happen properly behind the scenes.

Key Responsibilities

Service Administration

• Maintain accurate records of participating gyms and program.

• Maintain participant and program databases.

• Support the administration of new gym registrations and onboarding.

• Maintain program calendars, schedules and key dates.

• Prepare program information and documentation.

• Track outstanding actions and follow up where required.

• Maintain program templates, guidance and resources.

• Support the administration of programme events and activities.

Data & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date program data.

• Record participant numbers, gym activity and fundraising information.

• Monitor key program information and deadlines.

• Highlight missing information, trends or issues that require attention.

• Help ensure that information is recorded consistently across the program.

Fundraising Administration

• Maintain accurate fundraising records.

• Support the tracking of fundraising against agreed targets.

• Assist with fundraising reports and updates.

• Ensure relevant fundraising information is shared with the Fundraising & Social Media Coordinator.

• Help identify program achievements and fundraising milestones that could be celebrated or communicated.

Communications Support

• Support routine program communications with gyms and participants.

• Assist with email communications and program updates.

• Provide accurate information to the Fundraising & Social Media Coordinator for social media, newsletters and other communications.

• Help collect participant stories, program results and other useful information.

• Maintain records of photographs, stories and other program content where required.

Team Support

• Work closely with the Program Coordinator to ensure they have the information and administrative support required to manage the program effectively.

• Work closely with the Fundraising & Social Media Coordinator to ensure program activity feeds into fundraising and communications.

• Participate in regular team meetings and program reviews.

• Ensure actions agreed during meetings are recorded and followed up.

• Provide general administrative support to the program function.

Systems & Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve program administration and systems.

• Help develop efficient processes and templates.

• Ensure information is stored consistently and can be easily accessed by the relevant team members.

• Support the development of systems that will allow the program to grow without creating unnecessary administrative workload.

Person Specification

Essential

• Highly organised and methodical.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Confident using Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.

• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and databases.

• Able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

• Reliable and able to work independently.

• Proactive approach to identifying and solving administrative problems.

• Able to handle information appropriately and maintain confidentiality.

• Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work as part of a small team.

Desirable

• Previous experience in an administrative role.

• Experience working within a charity or not-for-profit organisation.

• Experience using CRM systems.

• Experience with fundraising administration.

• Experience coordinating events or programs.

• Experience working with spreadsheets, databases or reporting systems.

• Interest in fitness, sport or community-based programmes.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and proactive, with a real eye for detail.

You will be someone who enjoys making sure that information is correct, deadlines are met and the people around you have what they need to do their jobs effectively.

You will also be comfortable working in a small charity where everyone plays an important role and where you may be asked to turn your hand to different tasks.

Most importantly, you will understand that good administration is not simply paperwork — it is what allows a growing programme to operate effectively and demonstrate its impact.