Out of Schools Manager (maternity cover)

Organisation: Lincoln City Foundation
Salary: £27,417 per annum
Location: LNER Stadium, Lincoln, LN5 8LD
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 31 October 2025
Job Description: Salary: £27,417 – £29,230 per annum
Contract: Fixed-term (Maternity Cover)
Hours: 37 hours per week (occasional evenings and weekends required)
Location: LNER Stadium, Lincoln, LN5 8LD plus various community venues

We’re looking for an Out of Schools Manager to lead our team delivering Ofsted Registered After School and Holiday Clubs, Premier League Kicks, the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme, Birthday Parties, and Street Imps sessions. This is a maternity cover role offering a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and young people across Lincoln and the surrounding area.

About Us
At Lincoln City Foundation, our mission is simple — to inspire, empower, and support individuals and communities to improve their physical, social, and mental wellbeing. Working proudly alongside Lincoln City Football Club, we use the power of sport, education, and community engagement to create happier, healthier, and more inspired communities.

What You'll Do
As Out of Schools Manager, you will:
Lead and develop programmes including Ofsted-registered After School and Holiday Clubs, Premier League Kicks, HAF (Holiday Activities and Food), Birthday Parties, and Street Imps.

Ensure high standards of safeguarding, compliance, and operational excellence.

Act as a Designated Safeguarding Officer, promoting a culture of safety and wellbeing.

Manage budgets and support sustainable programme growth.

Build strategic partnerships with schools, funders, and community stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For
You’ll be an organised, motivated, and compassionate leader who’s passionate about creating safe, engaging, and inclusive environments for young people to thrive.

Essential experience and skills include:

A relevant Level 3 qualification in Children’s Care and Development or Early Education.

At least 2 years’ experience in early years care or Ofsted provision.

Experience in managing or delivering Ofsted-registered provision.

Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

A commitment to safeguarding and equality.

A clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Why Join Us?
We offer a supportive, inclusive, and flexible working environment with a fantastic benefits package:

23 days holiday plus bank holidays (FTE)

Free ticket to Lincoln City FC home league fixtures

Free onsite parking (non-matchday)

Company pension scheme & health cash plan

Free children’s holiday club for your children

CPD opportunities and social events

We’re a family-friendly, flexible employer who welcomes applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the advert will close once the position has been filled.

Please complete the Foundation application form for this role which you can find at: https://www.lincolncityfoundation.com/outofhoursmanager

Email completed application forms to: hr@lincolncityfoundation.co.uk

Please note: CVs are not accepted. All offers are subject to references, DBS clearance, and safer recruitment checks.

Lincoln City Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a clear Enhanced DBS check, and safer recruitment employment checks.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, a clear DBS, and the necessary safer recruitment employment checks.

As an employer we are happy to explore options for part time working, job shares and other flexible working options to suit your work life balance.

We do not accept CV’s and cannot keep such documents on file.
How to apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the advert will close once the position has been filled. Please complete the Foundation application form for this role which you can find at: https://www.lincolncityfoundation.com/outofhoursmanager Email completed application forms to: hr@lincolncityfoundation.co.uk Please note: CVs are not accepted. All offers are subject to references, DBS clearance, and safer recruitment checks.