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Development and Impact Officer
London Youth Games Foundation
London Youth Games Foundation is a charity creating life-changing sport and leadership opportunities for young Londoners, delivering competitions, events and youth programmes across all 32 London boroughs and the City of London.
Job Posted- 28 Oct 2026
Status- Full Time
- Permanent
Location- England
Closing date- 15 Nov 2026
London Youth Games Foundation (LYG) is looking for a proactive, collaborative and highly organised person to join its Development & Impact team, reporting to the Head of Operations.
The Role
You will coordinate a portfolio of youth sport programmes, competitions and events, and be accountable for impact measurement, insight and reporting for Open Games and School Games events in your sports portfolio.
You will also hold delegated responsibility for coordinating LYG’s flagship Finals Festival, and for analysis and impact reporting on Inspire Festivals, the LYG33 youth voice programme, GamesForce volunteers and Inclusive Coaches.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the planning, delivery and evaluation of LYG competitions, events and programmes across borough, school and community settings
- Lead competition administration for your sport portfolio, including entries, schedules, draws, results and communications
- Manage on-the-day event logistics, staffing, operations and health and safety as part of the delivery team
- Collect, analyse and present participation, demographic, volunteer and outcome data
- Prepare reports, dashboards, case studies and evaluation summaries for partners, funders and trustees
- Embed youth voice and build engagement with LYG33, GamesForce and Inclusive Coaches
About You
- Experience supporting youth sport, school sport, community sport, events or physical activity programmes
- Experience working with stakeholders such as schools, boroughs, clubs and National Governing Bodies
- Experience using programme data and feedback to understand impact
- Awareness of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Strong organisation and excellent written and verbal communication
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to drive small-to-medium vans in London
Key Details
- Location: London (hybrid, with regular presence at the Foundation’s office and pan-London venues)
- Contract: Permanent, full time; evening and weekend work is required
- Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience
- Applications: CV and covering letter
- Interview date: 20 November 2026 (in person)
- Closing date: 15 November 2026 (11pm)
How to Apply
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