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Head of Operations
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- 22 Nov 2026
London Youth Games Foundation (LYG) is recruiting for the new position of Head of Operations, reporting to the Chief Executive.
The Role
You will be accountable for making sure LYG delivers safe, high-quality, inclusive and impactful sport and leadership opportunities for young Londoners, leading the strategic planning and delivery of all programmes, including youth leadership and workforce programmes, borough-based competitions, major events and the annual Finals Festival.
You will line manage the Development & Impact team, hold financial oversight of operational budgets and help identify future charitable and partnership funding.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations, event planning, logistics and delivery across LYG’s five programme pillars
- Hold senior operational accountability for safeguarding, working alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Lead risk management, health and safety compliance and responses to incidents
- Build strong relationships with boroughs, schools, National Governing Bodies, venues, sponsors and partners
- Line manage and develop the Development & Impact team, contractors, seasonal staff and volunteers
- Oversee operational systems and data, including Monday.com and TeamSportz
- Manage operational budgets, procurement and supplier contracts, and support funding bids and reporting
- Provide operational reports to the CEO and Board of Trustees
About You
- A proven leader with an extensive background in sports development, competition and/or event management
- Experience of line management, operational processes and delivering programmes or events from planning to completion
- Experience planning multi-venue or multi-sport events against fixed deadlines and budgets
- Sound safeguarding judgement in settings involving children, young people or vulnerable adults
- Experience of stakeholder engagement, budget management, and health and safety and risk management
- Proactive, collaborative and highly organised
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: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience
- Applications: CV and covering letter
- Interview date: 27 November 2026 (in person)
- Closing date: 22 November 2026 (11pm)
How to Apply
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