Education Project Manager Organisation Sport in Mind Salary £30,000.00-£32,000.00 Location Hybrid with 2 days in our Reading office Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 3 July 2026 Interview date 20 July 2026 Job Description This role is hybrid, requiring the successful candidate to work 2 days per week at our Reading Office. Job PurposeThe Education Project Manager is a catalyst for change — someone who believes in the power of sport to unlock confidence, connection, and wellbeing in young people.This role leads the national expansion of Sport in Mind’s education programme, shaping a future where every child has access to life changing mental health support through movement. You won’t just manage a project. You’ll build a movement.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesTransformational Partnerships — Develop powerful alliances across sport, health, and education. You’ll bring together schools, national governing bodies, mental-health organisations, and community leaders to create a united front for young people’s wellbeing. Delivering Evidence Based Training — Deliver workshops, shape and evolve a national education programme that inspires, empowers, and equips young people with tools for lifelong mental wellbeing.Research and Insight – Support the development of industry leading research and insight with health and university partners Train-the-Trainer Leadership — Build a scalable training model that turns passionate people into confident, skilled facilitators who can deliver Sport in Mind’s message across the country.Freelance Workforce Development — Recruit, nurture, and champion a diverse team of freelance workshop leaders. You’ll create a culture of excellence, belonging, and purpose. Mission-Driven Fundraising — Grow the resources needed to take this programme nationwide. From grant writing to corporate partnerships to community fundraising, you’ll open doors that allow more young people to benefit from our work.Impact-Focused Project Management — Drive the programme forward with clarity, creativity, and accountability. You’ll manage budgets, timelines, knowledge exchanges, working groups, KPIs, and evaluation with a focus on real-world outcomes. Storytelling & Advocacy — Represent Sport in Mind with passion and authenticity. You’ll share our story, amplify young people’s voices through a new youth advisory board, and champion the role of sport in mental health.Person SpecificationEssentialUnderstanding of the UK education landscapeExperience leading education projects with measurable impactA natural relationship-builder who can influence at all levelsSkilled in designing or delivering trainingConfident managing freelance or dispersed teamsProven success in fundraising or income generationOutstanding communication and organisational skills Deep commitment to improving young people’s mental healthKnowledge of mental health frameworks and safeguardingDesirableExperience in the charity or social-impact sectorQualifications in teaching, coaching, training, or youth work How to apply To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@sportinmind.org Share X LinkedIn Email