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Community Engagement Coordinator
Manchester United
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Job Posted- 17 Dec 2025
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 5 Jan 2026
The Purpose:
The Manchester United Foundation works in some of the most disadvantaged areas taking Manchester United to the heart of the community.
The Street Reds project uses the power of football to give young people an opportunity to pursue their interest in playing, leading, and coaching the game as well as supporting the participation in educational and diversionary activities.
These free sessions are aimed at young people aged 8 -18 and promote inclusivity, provide regular physical activity opportunities and the ability to feel valued as part of a group. Enriching the lives of those who might become isolated. The sessions assist in developing a range of soft skills, increasing social mobility through inter project tournaments, employment and volunteer opportunities.
The Role:
The main responsibility of the role is to coordinate delivery of the Street Reds, Reds Mentoring and other community programmes through football coaching and youth engagement activities on evening projects. Minimum expectation is to be actively working 3 evenings a week to support staff at sessions and to ensure quality assurance is maintained throughout the season.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate high quality Street Reds sessions including support of casual staff and managing venues
- Support coordination of Youth Engagement & Mentoring programme including referrals
- To coordinate and devise high quality, impactful workshops to improve participants’ personal development
- Coordinate events, qualification courses, workshops and social action projects
- Establish and maintain relationships with partners, stakeholders
- Actively seek additional funding and partnering opportunities
- Monitoring and reporting to track progress of programmes to ensure objectives are met
- Collate all relevant data, information and evidence to support funding conditions and any required reports
- Governance – consent forms, venue bookings, Service Level Agreements are robust, agreed and valid
- Uphold and promote the Foundation’s Safeguarding policy working in conjunction with Manchester United Foundation safeguarding team
- Provide ongoing training and support to casual workforce
- Any other reasonable duty as may be assigned that is consistent with the purpose of the role and its level of responsibility, including the need to work flexible hours and travel.
The Person:
Education & Qualifications:
Essential:
- Minimum FA Level 2 Coaching In Football (UEFA C) or equivalent required
- FA Safeguarding qualification (valid)
- FA Emergency Aid qualification or equivalent (valid)
- A full clean driving licence
Desirable:
- Youth Work qualification
Experience:
- A minimum of three years’ experience working with children and young people, preferably within a charitable, school or sporting environment.
- Experience of managing partnerships and programmes, demonstrating a passion for innovation, creativity and excellence.
- Proven record of developing and supporting individuals aligned to strategic goals, policy and relevant training.
- Experience of devising, delivering, monitoring and evaluating a variety of projects.
Personal Attributes:
- A passion for working and supporting children and young people
- Ability to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team
- Strong communication and inter-personal skills
- Ability to be flexible as role will require working evening hours
- Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to achieve targets and KPIs
- Punctual and reliable
What We Offer:
At Manchester United, we recognise that our people are at the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a range of rewards designed to support your professional and personal well-being:
- Annual incentive scheme
- Wellness Support with access to mental health resources, digital health checks, and & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace
- Exclusive Discounts through our United Rewards platform, giving you access to exclusive deals from the club and partners
- Gym Facilities in our onsite locations and opportunities for regular social events and team-building activities
- Enhanced family Leave Benefits and an opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
- Enhanced Career Development with access to professional learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning, and internal training programs
- A Supportive Work Environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and individual growth
How to Apply
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