Education & Employability Manager
Lead our Education & Employability team! Manage Premier League Primary Stars, Inspires & more, grow funded programmes, and help young people and adults into learning, training and work.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Oversee planning, delivery and evaluation of Education & Employability programmes, including Premier League Primary Stars, Premier League Inspires, Building Futures, school partnership provision, and other funded initiatives.
Line Manage, support and develop departmental employees and sessional staff through regular supervision, performance reviews, observations, training and clear allocation of responsibilities.
Ensure delivery meets agreed standards, contractual obligations, safeguarding requirements, funder outcomes and organisational KPIs.
Oversee school service-level agreements and funded contracts, including delivery schedules, staffing, reporting and quality assurance.
Develop accessible, inclusive learning and employability pathways that reflect participants’ needs, voice and aspirations.
Support progression into education, qualifications, training, volunteering, work experience and employment, with appropriate follow-up and evidence of outcomes.
Contribute to departmental planning, service improvement, funding applications and new partnership opportunities.
Drive growth and development of portfolio of Education, Employability and Learning programmes, identifying new areas of work and funding streams.
Other responsibilities
Manage delegated programme budgets, monitor expenditure and support accurate financial forecasting and value for money.
Maintain accurate and timely records of attendance, engagement, participant outcomes and progression using approved Trust systems, including Salesforce, Abler and relevant programme platforms.
Produce high-quality monitoring returns, funder reports, management updates, case studies and impact evidence to agreed deadlines.
Review programme performance regularly, identify delivery risks or underperformance and implement timely improvements.
Ensure programme risk assessments, venue arrangements, consent and other operational procedures are completed and reviewed.
Apply the Trust’s safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, equality, diversity and inclusion policies, escalating concerns promptly through agreed procedures.
Work with colleagues to communicate programme opportunities, celebrate achievements and refer participants to other appropriate Trust or partner services.
Contribute to staff recruitment, Induction, professional development and effective deployment of resources.
Undertake occasional direct delivery, site visits and evening or weekend work where operationally required.
Carry out other reasonable duties consistent with the level and purpose of the role.
Skills, Experience, and Qualities
Essential:
Experience managing education, youth development, employability or related community programmes, including planning, delivery and evaluation.
Experience supervising or line managing staff and maintaining delivery standards.
Ability to manage budgets, competing priorities, deadlines and contractual requirements.
Experience collecting, analysing and reporting programme data, outputs and participant outcomes accurately.
Experience of successful funding bids and programme development.
Understanding of barriers to education, training and employment faced by young people and adults.
Ability to build productive relationships with schools, employers, funders and community partners.
Excellent written and verbal communication, including clear reports and professional stakeholder engagement.
Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and commitment to inclusive, safe practice.
Confident use of digital systems and spreadsheets for planning, recording and reporting.
Relevant qualification or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evening and weekends.
Desirable:
Experience of Premier League Foundation or other football club charity programmes.
Experience managing service level agreements or education partnerships.
Knowledge of employability pathways, vocational qualifications, employer engagement and sustained employment outcomes.
Experience with Salesforce or equivalent CRM and monitoring systems.
Mentoring, teaching, youth work, careers guidance or coaching qualification.
Current first aid and safeguarding training, or willingness to complete required training promptly.
Experience of using Salesforce to monitor and report on participation and impact (D)
Additional Information
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK
- Department
- Luton Town FC Community Trust
- Location
- Luton Town FC Community Trust
We're All Luton
At Luton Town we celebrate diversity in all its forms. Our commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive culture extends beyond the pitch, enriching every aspect of Our Club. We believe that a diverse workforce fuels creativity, innovation, and success.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Our dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion is not just a statement; it's a commitment we uphold every day through our policies, practices, and actions.
We recognise that every individual brings unique skills and experiences to the table, and we are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in the application or interview process, please don't hesitate to let us know.
Safeguarding Statement
The Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Club has systems in place to ensure that the welfare of vulnerable groups is dealt with appropriately and sensitively. Everyone working at the Club has a duty of care to safeguard the welfare of children and young people by creating an environment that protects them from harm. Our standards of practice ensure all staff are fully aware and understand their responsibilities under safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
The Club ensures that all staff that have a direct responsibility for children, young people or vulnerable adults, have been subject to the most stringent of recruitment practices which include DBS Checks and reference checks. These staff are alert to signs of abuse or maltreatment and will refer concerns to the relevant Designated Safeguarding Officers using the agreed safeguarding procedures.
Benefits
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Subsidised Healthcare and Dental Plans.
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Complimentary meals & snacks provided
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Wide range of local and sponsor discounts
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Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle2work, electric car leasing & tech)
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Regular club social events
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Gym Discounts through benefits partners
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On-site Gym (Head Office)
About Luton Town Football Club
Luton Town Football Club is a professional football club based in Luton, Bedfordshire. Founded in 1885, the club combines a rich sporting history with a strong community focus.
Beyond football, Luton Town FC offers diverse career and placement opportunities in areas such as sport management, media, marketing, events, and community engagement.