PROGRAMME LEAD – COMMUNITY FOOTBALL COACHING & DEVELOPMENT (FDSC & BSC TOP-UP)
Salary £ 24,804 - £28,219 (with the potential for progression within the band based on programme development and growth)
Ashton Gate Stadium
Vacancy listed 2025-05-08
Application deadline 2025-07-31
Details
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Education Department at Bristol City Robins Foundation and lead our FdSc and BSc (Top-up) courses in Community Football Coaching and Development.

·        Are you interested in leading and overseeing an education programme, ensuring its success and development?
·        Do you have experience working in, or a passion for, in an education setting?
Can you build supportive, professional relationships while supporting learners' academic, practical, and personal development?
·        Are you adaptable, proactive, and eager to thrive in a dynamic charity environment?
 
If so, we would like to talk to you…
 
We seek a full-time Programme Lead for our Foundation Degree in Community Football Coaching and Development, including the BSc Top-up year. Delivered in partnership with the University of South Wales and EFL in the Community, this course blends academic study with real-world delivery experience within the Robins Foundation and wider club programmes. This role also includes coaching a team and coordinating fixtures within our post-16 provision. 
 
 
Your Main Responsibilities:
 
·        Deliver weekly lectures using USW online content and support students with assessments.
·        Monitor student progress and provide supportive interventions when needed.
·        Develop and manage work placements and coach education sessions.
·        Lead student recruitment and build strong relationships with local colleges and schools.
·        Create clear progression pathways from BTEC to degree level.
·        Grow and enhance the programme, identifying opportunities for development and innovation.
·        Coach and manage a post-16 football team, delivering training and overseeing the fixture schedule.
·        Support staff development while maintaining high standards of student welfare and safeguarding.
 
 
You will have:

1.      FA Level 2 in Coaching Football (Essential)
2.      UEFA B License (Desirable)
3.      Teaching or Instructing Qualification (Desirable)
4.      Degree or equivalent in Sports Coaching, Education, or related field (Desirable)
5.      Experience in an education or coach education setting, ideally working within higher education.
6.      An ability to lead, organise, and manage a degree-level education programme, ensuring high academic and practical standards.
7.      Strong knowledge, understanding and delivery skills in relation to coaching and coach development.
8.      Ability to effectively mentor, motivate and support students
9.      Experience in building and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders.
10.   Strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
11.   Knowledge of safeguarding policies and best practices in an educational and sports setting.
12.   Ability to lead and facilitate professional development opportunities for students and staff.
13.   IT literate.
14.   Full UK Driving License

Safeguarding Statement: Bristol City Robins Foundation are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists; as such, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions, including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS, should be declared.
 
Equality Statement: The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment to equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation, or harassment of any description. The candidate must also promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits

25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days (pro rata) after 5 years employment (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days)
5 days paid leave to volunteer at a charity of your choice
Pension scheme
Employee Assist Programme
Generous CPD budget
Free Eye Test
Free Flu Jabs
Work equipment (BCFC clothing, laptop, phone)
2 x Bristol City and Bristol Bears tickets to home league games
20% discount in the Bristol Sport store
The chance to be part of an incredible journey

Notes

Closing date for applications: Thursday 31st July 2025 (however, we reserve the right to fast-track applicants and interview before this end date)
Please note that CV's alone will not be accepted. A fully completed application form is required, and it can be found at the bottom of the advert, along with the role profile.
Interview date(s): week commencing 4th August 2025.
Contract: Full Time - Starting August 2025
Candidates will be expected to put time into self-development before their start date.
Candidates must also be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.
The role will be offered subject to an Enhanced DBS check and self-disclosure form.
Any questions please call Clare Rose HR Manager on 07484 596513
Previous Applicants need not apply.

Attached documents
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Application Form - To be completed Robins_Foundaton_Application_Form_V6_.docx
Job Role Profile FD___BSc_Programme_Lead_-_Role_Profile.docx
Equality Diversity And Inclusivity Form Equality__Diversity_Monitoring.docx
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