Active Ageing Manager (Maternity Cover)

Organisation: Stevenage FC Foundation
Salary: Starting at £26500
Location: Stevenage and surrounding areas
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 25 June 2025
Job Description: Would you like to make a difference in your local community? Are you passionate about giving opportunities to people to positively impact their lives?

Thanks to funding from the Hertfordshire Sport & Physical Activity Partnership, as part of their Active Together work, Stevenage FC Foundation is seeking a highly motivated, responsible, enthusiastic, and committed individual to work within its expanding community programme.

The Foundation is looking to appoint an Active Ageing Manager (Maternity Cover) to support the Heath & Wellbeing arm of Stevenage FC Foundation to develop an accessible health and wellbeing offer, in a variety of settings for all, to live more active, healthy and positive lives.

What We Are Looking For:
A suitable candidate would have experience of delivering and helping coordinate health related programmes, that demonstrates changes in behaviour, working with budgets and be able to demonstrate partnership working from previous roles. You will help play a powerful and influential role in many peoples’ lives, by promoting the Foundation and its values and promoting the benefits of health and wellbeing within the community.

Benefits:
As part of your involvement with Stevenage FC Foundation the following benefits are available to staff:
• Stevenage FC staff kit provided relevant to the role
• A pension scheme is available for eligible applicants
• Travel mileage for work related expenses
• 23 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Free onsite car parking (non-matchday)
• Access to bespoke CPD from partners including Premier League, EFL in the Community, The FA, PFA and others
• One match ticket for Stevenage FC home league games
• In-house Employee Assistance Programme – including monthly mental health support
• Free attendance to all Stevenage FC Foundation sessions
• Access to a company laptop to complete the role
• Opportunities to work match days at Stevenage FC

Safeguarding:
Stevenage FC Foundation is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, the post holder will be required to undergo any relevant security checks, including a comprehensive background check, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure the safety and protection of children and vulnerable individuals.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
As we are diverse organisation that respects differences in race, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, background, or personal circumstance, we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. Stevenage FC Foundation is opposed to any form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequality by taking positive action where appropriate.

Reasonable Adjustment:
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, ensuring equitable opportunities for everyone.

If you require disability-related adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact foundation@stevenagefcf.com We are here to help you through the whole recruitment process including trying to apply for a vacancy, getting in touch with us through the process, and/or helping with access in case you are required to come in for an interview.
How to apply: Are You Eligible: To be eligible for shortlisting a candidate must meet the essential criteria (listed below) How To Apply: If you meet the essential criteria (as a minimum) and are interested in applying, please send your CV and a covering letter addressed to Joe Goude either by email foundation@stevenagefcf.com or use the online application form found at www.stevenagefcfoundation.com/vacancies Closing Date – Wednesday 25th June 2025* * We would ideally want the candidate to start work by the beginning of August 2025 to handover with the current employee