Project Coordinator x3

Organisation

Youth Sport Trust

Salary

£25,500.00 per annum

Location

Loughborough, Leicestershire

Contract type

Fixed Term (Full time)

Closing date

11 October 2026

Interview date

19 October 2026

Job Description

Project Administrator x 3 roles
Salary: £25,500 per annum (FTE)
Loughborough Hybrid (Minimum 3 days working in the Loughborough office)
Full-time and Part-time opportunities available

The Youth Sport Trust is committed to improving young people’s lives through sport. We harness the power of physical education, physical activity and sport to unlock potential, support wellbeing, and create more equitable opportunities for every young person.

We are currently looking for 3 x Project Administrators to support our work.

You are an organised and flexible individual who thrives on working in a fast-paced environment, now looking for an opportunity that will make the most of your skills and develop your talents further - here it is as Project Administrator for the Youth Sport Trust.

As Project Administrator you will manage and respond to day-to-day programme queries which will involve working with the Programme Manager and Development Officers to meet project and organisational goals. You will support the delivery of programmes ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget, whilst using our systems to make sure programme data and information is accessible and financial processes are followed. You will also develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders as well as coordinate and manage reporting.

You will be used to working in a customer focused and deadline driven environment. Good at coordinating multiple projects, you will be comfortable working with external partners and building effective relationships. A proficient user of MS Office, you will have an excellent eye for detail and experience of updating system databases. You must also work well as part of a team, respond quickly to changing priorities and be able to communicate effectively both face-to-face and in writing.

As a member of the team, we guarantee you will feel very much part of our mission and will experience fun, challenge and fulfilment in your role. Our values underpin everything we do, and we pride ourselves on a work culture which fosters innovation, creativity and personal passion. Benefits include generous annual leave entitlement, health cash plan, employee assistance programme and volunteering days.

Please indicate on your application which role/s you are interested in applying for.

The Youth Sport Trust believes that diversity drives excellence and that representation is important. The Youth Sport Trust therefore positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

Closing date: 11 October 2026 at 11:59pm

Interview date: Stage 1: Monday 19th October 2026 (virtual)
Stage 2: Tuesday 27th October (Loughborough in-person)

Registered charity number: 1086915

How to apply

If you are excited by the prospect of supporting millions of young people across the country to take part in more school sport and physical activity, we would like to hear from you. To apply please visit our careers page https://careers.youthsporttrust.org/ to complete an online application.

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