Senior Manager - Youth and Employability - Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Organisation: Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
Salary: £38,000 - £43,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Location: London, United Kingdom
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 22 September 2025
Interview date: 29 September 2025
Job Description: Job Title: Senior Manager - Youth and Employability - Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Department: Education and Employability

Reports to: Head of Social Education and Health

Responsible for: 2x coordinators and casual youth workers

Salary: £38,000 - £43,000 (dependent on experience)

Contract: 12 Month - Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) - Starting November 2025

Closing Date: 22nd September

Interviews: W/C 29th September

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust

With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.

Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff.

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.

Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.

Safeguarding Statement

Brentford FCCST is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team.

General Trust Accountabilities

To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding policies
To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirement
To ensure compliance with the Trust’s Code of Conduct.
To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel
To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times

Main Purpose of Job

The Youth and Employability Senior Manager will oversee the successful delivery, development, and sustainability of the youth and employability department. Ensuring activities and programmes are impactful, high quality and accessible. You will ensure that all activity is delivered to a high operational standard and that it is aligned with the organisation’s values, and meets the needs of the young people involved.

Managing a dynamic team, the Youth and Employability Senior Manager, will have a strong background in either youth work and/or education and skills. They will champion young people in all they do, upholding a culture of reflective practice and youth voice across programme design.

The Senior Manager for Youth and Employability will build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and partners at all levels. You will ensure programmes meet their KPIs and are delivered to budget, whilst sourcing new funding for future programmes. They will track outcomes and impact through effective monitoring and evaluation and produce reports both internally and for funders.

Responsibilities

Team Management and staff support

Lead and drive performance of a team. Promoting a feedback culture and professional growth.
Ensure programmes are well-staffed, managing rotas, staff recruitment, and staff training.
Programme management and delivery

Oversee the design, planning and delivery of high-quality youth programmes in-line with the department and Trust strategic plan.
Ensure all programmes uphold high operational standards and comply with all policies and procedures in line with Trust and contractual responsibilities. This includes session plans, safeguarding, GDPR, health and safety and risk assessments, EDI and quality checks.
Oversee programme logistics including external bookings and venue hire, facilitators, transport and resource.
Support programme delivery, working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when required.
Lead on the delivery of a large-scale job fair, hosted at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Champion youth voice across all programmes, ensuring young people are involved in shaping and evaluating services.
Oversee the management of the youth voice group and ensure insight from young people is fed back into leadership, programme planning, and delivery.
Stakeholder and Partnership Management

Maintain existing stakeholder/ funder relationships with a diverse selection of partners. e.g. UK Youth, London Youth, Coca-Cola European Partnerships, indeed, Kick it out, Worley, Tampa Bay, DWP, Premier League Charitable Fund (PLCF).
Develop new partnerships, including opportunities for funding, to support the growth of the department.
Represent the Trust and department at relevant local and national forums, e.g. Level up Youth network, Hounslow & Ealing Council events and working with Brentford Football Club.
Grow a network of employers who support our work, adding expertise to our programmes.
Budgets and funding

Oversee budget and resource allocation, in line with budget. Including setting the new budget for 2026-2027.
Identify and scope new funding opportunities, and contribute to applications, renewals, and reporting to secure future resource.
Monitoring and reporting

Ensure monitoring systems (views and salesforce) are kept up to date to track outcomes, impact and project reporting.
Lead on internal and external reporting for youth and employability programmes.
Safeguarding Responsibilities

Follow established protocols for data protection and privacy.
Stay informed about safeguarding policies, procedures, and best practices.
Participate in training sessions related to safeguarding and emergency response.
Report any safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate authorities or designated personnel.
Maintain accurate records of incidents, concerns, and actions taken.
Collaborate with other team members and departments to create a cohesive approach to safeguarding.
Participate in meetings and contribute to the development and improvement of safeguarding policies.
Provide support and guidance to staff members in understanding and adhering to safeguarding policies.
Key Internal Relationships

Head of Social, Education and Health
Head of Safeguarding
Head of Fundraising and Partnerships
Senior Managers
Youth and Employability Coordinators
Key External Relationships

Funders, Partners and charities (Kick it out, Worley)
Schools, Colleges and Universities
Brentford Football Club
Hounslow and Ealing Local Authority
Local and National Department for Work and Pensions stakeholders
Premier League Charitable fund (PLCF)
The Selection Criteria Essential

Degree, professional qualification or experience in a relevant field (Youth work, Education, Social Sciences).
An awareness of current socio-economic issues and trends which may affect young people and youth employment in the areas we work in.
Experience in managing multifaceted programmes to support young people to develop skills and/or into work.
Experience of, or a strong understanding of, how to support young people from vulnerable (e.g. homeless, young carer, etc) or underrepresented groups (women and girls, ethnic minorities), including those facing barriers to education, employment, or training.
Proven experience of effective stakeholder management and working in partnership with local businesses/ professional partners, schools, colleges, and universities.
Demonstrable experience (at least 2 years) of working with young people and children to inspire, motivate and support them to develop new skills.
Experience of leadership, managing teams and a department.
Proven track record in planning and project management.
Strong understanding and knowledge of youth engagement and operational standards in youth settings. Including budget management, risk assessments, session planning and safeguarding.
Excellent communication skills including written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
IT literate with particular emphasis on Microsoft and CRM packages
Knowledge of and a commitment to safeguarding, health and safety, equality and diversity and data protection.
Willingness to regularly travel within the allocated work areas to fulfil programme outcomes. Able to work flexible hours in line with programme delivery.
Desirable:

A relevant postgraduate qualification or alternative professional qualification.
Good knowledge of the local area and demographics (Hounslow, Ealing neighbouring boroughs).
Experience of co-designing services with young people.
Experience of securing funding and grant writing.
Personal Qualities:

A champion for young people with a passion for creating opportunities.
Flexible and adaptable.
Creative problem solver.
A natural leader with an interest in developing others and teams.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and influence a diverse network of stakeholders.
Organised and work with good attention to detail.
Please note that where appropriate for the role, you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years. You can find out more about this at https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record

Please also note that a CV application will not be sufficient. Applications will not be considered where the application form has not been completed in full.

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