REPORTING TO: Employability & Skills Manager

SALARY: £26k to £28k per annum (37.5 hours per week)

CONTRACT: Full-time, up to 12 month FTC

BENEFITS: To be discussed during interview process

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 22nd November 2026

ESSENTIAL: Full UK driving licence and access to a car

NB: Previous applicants for this role need not apply

ABOUT NOTTINGHAM FOREST FOUNDATION

Nottingham Forest Foundation is the official charity of Nottingham Forest Football Club. Using the power of Nottingham Forest and football, we create positive opportunities and lasting change for people and communities across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Our work is shaped around three strategic pillars: Place, People and Potential – supporting healthier, more connected communities and helping people to fulfil their potential.

THE ROLE

The Employability & Skills Coordinator will lead the delivery and growth of the ‘Think Big’ Programme, a partnership between Nottingham Forest Foundation and ‘Ideagen’ that inspires young people to explore the possibilities of technology through the power of football. By designing and delivering engaging learning experiences, the role will help young people from diverse backgrounds develop skills, broaden aspirations, and gain insight into future careers in the technology sector.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development, adaptation and improvement of workshop resources and learning materials for the Think Big programme.

• Deliver engaging and interactive technology, digital skills and employability workshops to young people in schools, colleges, alternative provision settings and community venues.

• Confidently facilitate workshops, assemblies and presentations to groups of varying sizes, including large audiences of young people.

• Create positive and inclusive learning environments that encourage participation, confidence and curiosity.

• Communicate technology and career-related concepts in an accessible and engaging manner, adapting delivery to suit different ages, abilities and learning needs.

• Support the delivery of Think Big activities on matchdays, during school holidays and at community events where required.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with young people, education providers and programme partners to support successful delivery.

• Assist with the collection of participant feedback, attendance data, outcomes and case studies to evidence programme impact.

• Act as a positive role model, championing technology, innovation and employability pathways to inspire young people.

• Support programme promotion by contributing to photographs, videos, learner stories and social media content where appropriate.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure workshops are delivered to a consistently high standard and meet programme objectives.

• Uphold all Foundation policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion, and data protection.

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and report any safeguarding concerns through the Foundation's safeguarding procedures.

• Complete all mandatory training, safeguarding requirements and professional development associated with the role

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential for the role:

• Experience planning and delivering engaging learning activities or workshops for young people, with confidence presenting to groups.

• Ability to engage and motivate young people, including those who are disengaged from education, with an understanding of barriers to participation.

• Clear communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with learners, education providers and programme partners.

• Ability to adapt learning materials and delivery to different ages, abilities and learning needs, supporting inclusive participation.

• An understanding of technology, digital skills or STEM sufficient to explain relevant concepts and career opportunities accessibly.

• Organisational and planning skills to manage workshop preparation and delivery commitments.

• Ability to collect and accurately record attendance, participant feedback and outcomes to support programme monitoring and evaluation.

• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, professional boundaries and how to report concerns in line with procedures.

• Ability to work collaboratively, use initiative and respond constructively to practical delivery challenges.

• Commitment to supporting young people’s development and an appreciation of how sport can engage and inspire them.

Desirable

• Experience delivering learning activities in schools, colleges or alternative provision settings.

• Experience delivering assemblies or presentations to large audiences of young people, beyond workshop-sized groups.

• Knowledge of entry routes into technology careers, such as apprenticeships and further education or training pathways, beyond the general understanding required in the essential criteria.

• A qualification in mentoring or youth work, progress towards one, or relevant practical experience in either area.

Personal qualities

A person with a passion for STEM and sport, combined with a natural orientation to the development of young people, the Employability & Skills Coordinator will manage the partnerships with institutions where we deliver our Think Big programme.

A strong planner, organiser, evaluator, relationship-builder and communicator, the coordinator will be responsible for ensuring high-quality, engaging content centred on sport and technology.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Completion of Enhanced DBS & vetting including right-to-work and reference checks required

• Completion of all role-specific NFF mandatory safeguarding checks undertaken

• Willingness to work some unsociable hours, including evenings, weekend necessary

• Always represent Nottingham Forest Foundation in line with its values and in a professional manner at all times, with respect to attitude, work ethic, personal presentation, and conduct

TIMELINES AND PROCESS

• Application deadline: Sunday 22nd November 2026

• Interviews (face to face at the City Ground): from 26th November 2026.

All applicants must diligently fill out the application form. As an integral part of the application process, all candidates must possess the right to work in the UK, undergo an enhanced DBS check, and provide two professional references.

FOREST FOR EVERYONE

We aim to create a culture which embraces and celebrates difference, enables individuals to feel comfortable, maximise their potential, and eliminates discrimination. Nottingham Forest Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic.

PRIVACY NOTICE

Nottingham Forest Foundation is committed to being transparent about how it handles your personal information, to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information and meeting its obligation under the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.

SAFEGUARDING

At Nottingham Forest Foundation, we have a holistic and person-centred approach to safeguarding.

Where concerns about any child or adult at risk are raised, NFF staff will always act with the best interests of the individual at the forefront of all actions. We accept and acknowledge our responsibility for the wellbeing and safety of all participants engaged in NFF programmes and activities. It is the duty of our staff and volunteers at NFF to ensure that all participants are safeguarded by creating and maintaining activities and environments that protect them from harm. Safeguarding is the responsibility of all.