Kicks Operations & Development Officer Organisation Fulham Football Club Foundation Salary £23,400 Location South London - Numerous boroughs Contract type Permanent (Part time) Closing date 26 October 2025 Job Description Position PurposeThe Kicks Operations & Development Officer will provide administrative and operational support to the Foundation’s Premier League Kicks programme and related funded projects. This role will take the lead and support mainly on producing reports for funders and stakeholders, assisting with identifying and preparing funding bids, coordinating the recruitment and onboarding of Kicks coaches, and maintaining programme risk assessments and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), as well as a number of supporting roles listed further in the job description. Key Responsibilities• With the support of the Youth and Community team, lead on the production of high quality reports for Premier League Charitable Fund and related funded projects - meeting funder, stakeholder, and internal requirements.• Support the Youth and Community Manager in identifying and securing new and existing funding by researching and submitting bids designed for Premier League Kicks delivery.• Manage the recruitment, onboarding, and induction of Kicks coaches, ensuring they are prepared, compliant, and aligned with the Foundation’s values.• Maintain and update risk assessments and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for all Kicks delivery sites, ensuring safeguarding, health & safety, and operational compliance.Additional Support Responsibilities• Support the staff scheduling of weekly Kicks delivery and arranging cover staff when required.• Assist with and conduct Quality Assurance (QA) visits across Kicks sites, providing constructive feedback to maintain delivery standards.• Support the promotion of the programme to schools, community groups, and partner organisations to increase engagement.• Contribute to the planning and delivery of events that enhance participant development, including employability focused activities.• Provide sessional delivery support when needed during periods of staff shortages or high demand. Essential Skills, Experience, and KnowledgeThe successful candidate will:• Have experience in a community sports programme or youth engagement.• Have experience in producing reports for funders and stakeholders.• Have experience developing and submitting funding bids.• Have experience in recruitment, onboarding, and operational management of staff.• Have knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessments, and health & safety requirements in youth settings.• Have strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Desirable Skills, Experience, and KnowledgeIdeally, the post-holder will:• Hold a recognised sports coaching qualification or have experience delivering sports to youth.• Have experience working within a Football Club Community Organisation (CCO) or similar environment.• Have experience building partnerships with schools, youth services, and local authorities.• Have experience delivering or supporting employability-focused events and programmes.• Have an understanding of youth engagement best practices and the challenges facing young people in urban communities.• Be confident in monitoring and evaluating programme impact to inform future development. • Have experience using Views and Salesforce for programme management, reporting, and monitoring. How to apply https://careers.fulhamfc.com/job/77db1b97-afff-43b8-b7c4-a3bb641c2fe1 Share X LinkedIn Email