Lauren Nancekivell Position: Funded Programmes Officer
Location: Plymouth and South Devon
Offices: Home Park, Outland Road ,Plymouth, PL2 3DQ
Manadon Sports Hub, 121 St Peter’s Road, PL5 3JG
The Hub at Foulston Park, Madden Road, PL1 4NE
Salary: £24,113 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Reports to: Plymouth and South Devon Regional Manager
Argyle Community Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Funded Programmes Officer to lead, develop and deliver a diverse range of high-quality funded programmes across Plymouth and South Devon. Working in partnership with key national organisations such as the Premier League Foundation, Premier League Charitable Fund and the EFL Trust, this role plays a vital part in using the power of sport and education to inspire, engage and create positive outcomes for children and young people.
The successful candidate will oversee delivery across a range of programmes, including school-based initiatives such as Premier League Primary Stars and Joy of Moving, alongside wider community programmes.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and support the delivery of funded programmes across our participation, health & community programmes which operate within schools and community settings, ensuring high-quality, safe and inclusive provision.
• Provide best practice guidance and support to staff delivering funded programmes across the region.
• Work closely with schools to design bespoke, customer-focused programmes that meet individual needs.
• Deliver a range of educational interventions including PE, classroom-based reading and writing interventions, PSHE workshops, and STEM-based programmes in partnership with Babcock.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on programme impact, ensuring key performance indicators and funder requirements are met.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners including schools, MATs and national organisations.
• Contribute to wider participation activity, including Development Centres, holiday programmes, roadshows, and HAF provision.
• Challenge and support colleagues to continuously improve and develop programme delivery.
About You
You will be passionate about education, sport and community impact, with a strong understanding of National Curriculum delivery and inclusive practice for children of all abilities. You will be confident in leading others, managing partnerships and using insight and data to improve outcomes.
How to Apply
If you can meet the specifications and would like to become part of the Argyle Community Trust team, please complete our online application form: https://hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/vacancies/44798?identifier=plymouthargylefootballinthecommunitytrust
You will be given the opportunity to upload a covering letter and CV should you wish to do so however, for safer recruitment purposes, we do not accept application by CV only.
If you would like further information or wish to discuss the post contact ACTrecruitment@pafc.co.uk.
For more information about the work of Argyle Community Trust and our strategic aims visit: About Us – Argyle Community Trust
Closing date for applications – Sunday, 8 February 2026
Shortlisting – Monday, 9 February 2026
Interview Date -Tuesday, 17 February 2026
