We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC Foundation team as a Programme Coordinator, Employability. In this role you will create and deliver high-quality employability programmes to provide life-changing opportunities in the most deprived areas of Liverpool, helping to raise the aspiration and job prospects for all participants.
What will you be doing?
This role will support the development of LFC Foundation’s employability offer across Liverpool City Region. The breadth of work will include working across the following programmes:
Your key accountabilities are as follows:
Who are we looking for?
To be successful in this role you will have experience in signposting young people to further opportunities, including experience working within education, teaching and/or careers environment. You’ll be experienced in planning and delivering educational sessions and had previous experience working with young people and vulnerable adults. You will have experience in collecting and analysing data. You’ll have a level 1 in Safeguarding Young People.
You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of inclusive youth work practices and a knowledge of mentoring in a youth work context. You’ll have a good knowledge of local industry. You’ll have the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders. You will have excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, including strong organisational skills. You will be competent in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, including being proficient on social media platforms.
You’ll be able to showcase your commitment to Liverpool FC Foundation’s mission and values.
Why should you apply?
This is a full-time fixed term role for a period of 2 year with the view to extended, depending on the business needs. You will be working 35 hours per week. Your main base will be our Anfield Sports & Community Centre. however, the role will involve some work traveling to other locations across Merseyside from time to time and occasionally further travel across England and Wales.
To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme.
You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join. There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community.
At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.
Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
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