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Funded Programmes Officer
£24,113 per annum | Permanent full-time | 37.5 hours per week with flexibility

We are proud to be the official charity of Plymouth Argyle Football Club. For over 25
years it has been our mission has been to inspire and make a positive difference to

Devon and Cornwall Communities.

Our outreach work, and the impact we have on the lives of the communities we
proudly serve, wouldn’t be possible without our incredible people. Trust staff truly
make a difference every day.

Mark Lovell - Argyle Community Trust Chief Executive Officer

Who we are
We are the leading sport for social good charity
in Devon and Cornwall, operating over 2,700
square miles. We utilise the prestige of football
and the reach of the club to inspire, engage,
and help people of all ages, genders, races, and
socioeconomic statuses, with a vision to ‘provide
opportunities to all people within our local
communities by inspiring and empowering them
through sport’.

What we do
Our work across Devon and Cornwall focuses
on removing barriers to participation and
offering opportunities that are accessible to
all communities in our operational area. We
maintain a focus on disadvantaged and isolated
communities, underrepresented groups, at-risk
children, young people, and adults. We strive to
work ethically and transparently in everything we
do.

Our values
We endeavour to uphold six core organisational
values:

Professionalism - our staff are role models,
coaches, mentors, and teachers and must
conduct themselves professionally.
Inclusivity - we believe in fair play and having
open access for all. We aim to celebrate diversity
and focus on the needs of each individual and
community.
Respect - we respect our partners, people, and
communities and aim to gain the respect of
others.
Excellence - we strive for excellence in all we
do to support our beneficiaries and ensure they
reach their full potential.
Honesty - we are open and transparent in all our
work and with the communities we serve.
Pride - we are proud of what the organisation
and its parent club represent.

Our mission
Our mission is to inspire and make a positive
difference to Devon and Cornwall communities
through the power of sport and the brand of
Plymouth Argyle Football Club. In short ‘We are
One Argyle.’

Our work strands focus on six key areas, all
aligning with our strategic aims which are to:
Empower people in the communities of Devon
and Cornwall to overcome inequalities and
raise aspirations by providing opportunities and
accredited attainment.
Promote physical participation and wellbeing
by encouraging healthier lifestyles and removing
barriers to participation.
Inspire supporters to engage with our
community outreach programmes.
Improve our systems and structures to ensure
we provide quality, efficient services that are value
for money.
Understand and measure the impact of our
programmes on the community.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Argyle Community Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably
qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Safeguarding
Argyle Community Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting the welfare of all participants in our
programmes and promoting robust policies to ensure that our staff and volunteers adhere to safe practices.
Where regulated activity forms a part of the job role, the successful candidate will be subject to undertaking
enhanced DBS checks prior to employment.

Candidates are advised that in order to identify any matters that might relate directly to ACT’s legal duty to
meet the safeguarding requirements set out in KCSIE, online searches may be carried out on short-listed
applicants in order to identify incidents or issues related to a candidate’s suitability to work with children.

Position:
Location:
Offices:

Funded Programmes Officer
Plymouth and South Devon
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
£24,113 per annum
Permanent, full-time
37.5 hours per week
Plymouth and South Devon Regional Manager

Lead and support the delivery of funded programmes across our participation, health & community

Salary:
Contract:
Hours:
Reports to:
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
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programmes which operate within schools and community settings, ensuring high-quality, safe and inclusive
provision.
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needs.
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interventions, PSHE workshops, and STEM-based programmes in partnership with Babcock.
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requirements are met.
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organisations.
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roadshows, and HAF provision.
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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.

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

Monitor, evaluate and report on programme impact, ensuring key performance indicators and funder

Contribute to wider participation activity, including Development Centres, holiday programmes,

Deliver a range of educational interventions including PE, classroom-based reading and writing

Challenge and support colleagues to continuously improve and develop programme delivery.

Build and maintain strong relationships with partners including schools, MATs and national

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/v/funded-programmes-officer-44798
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 https://
argylecommunitytrust.co.uk/about-us/.

Closing date for applications - Sunday, 8 February 2026

Shortlisting - Monday, 9 February 2026

Interview Date -Tuesday, 17 February 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary Objectives of the Role

•  Lead, develop and deliver high-quality funded programmes across Plymouth and South Devon,
ensuring all provision meets funder requirements, Trust objectives and safeguarding standards.
•  Lead, support and provide best-practice guidance to staff delivering funded programmes, driving

continuous improvement and consistency across delivery.

•  Design and deliver engaging, inclusive school and community-based programmes aligned to the

National Curriculum, including PE, classroom interventions, PSHE and STEM-based activity.

•  Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, multi-academy trusts and local and national

partners to ensure programmes are bespoke, impactful and responsive to need.

•  Monitor, evaluate and report on programme impact, ensuring key performance indicators are met

and evidence is effectively captured for funders and stakeholders.

•  Contribute to wider participation activity, including development centres, holiday provision,

roadshows and HAF programmes to enhance the Trust’s local offer.

Supervise and Deliver

•  Ensure delivery plans for our Funded programmes are aligned with Key Performance Indicators set from
the funding partner and targets are developed and recruited to meet these throughout the academic
year

•  Suitably plan staffing quality and ratios with the Plymouth Schools Lead in relation to programme needs

and objectives.

•  Ensure personal and team delivery is of a high standard across provisions in Plymouth & South Devon

programmes across the funded programmes by completing quality assurance checks and providing
ongoing feedback to staff to support their development.

Expertise and Best Practice

•  Review and develop the funded programmes development plans for ACT’s delivery plan and provide

the expertise to ensure programmes are designed to meet school’s and pupils needs
•  Share best practices with funders and current internal staff working on the programme.

Customer Focus

•  Collect evidence to showcase the feedback of the programmes based in and ensure these are meeting

the aims and objectives being set out by partners needs and requirements.

•  Provide pre and post-meetings with the partners to ensure programmes are planned around their

requirements as a school and to allow programmes to be developed to continue to meet their needs.

Safety and Compliance

•  Complete Quality Assurance checks implemented across programmes to ensure

programmes are safe and programmes are high quality.

•  Monitor impact outcomes from programmes through regular data reporting through

communication with partners alongside pre & post-questionnaires, case studies and media
recordings with the delivery & impact teams.

•  Provide Risk assessments for programmes and venues in use across Plymouth & South Devon

School based sessions.

Core Responsibilities

•  Prioritise Health and Safety and Safeguarding when planning and delivering to ensure that the

Trust protects the welfare and safety of all staff, volunteers and participants.

•  Promote compliance ensuring that the Trust enforces all policies and procedures, challenging

staff when they don’t do the right thing.

•  Take responsibility for promoting the Trust, creating positive relationships within local and

national networks and enhancing the reputation of the Trust.

•  Strive for quality & high standards, setting clear expectations and upholding Trust values.
•  Facilitate ACT’s strategic and charitable aims ensuring that our work inspires and makes a

positive difference to Cornwall and Cornwall communities

•  Lead staff by modelling best practice and creating a culture of high quality customer service.

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Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience

FA Level 1

FA level 2/UEFA C

AfPE level 3/HLTA level 3 qualification

A minimum of 2 years’ experience operating with Sports Development/Sports Coaching

Experience of working in Community Club Organisations

Hold an up to date FA First Aid & FA Safeguarding qualficiation

Experience of monitoring and evaluating projects working effectively towards KPIs and outcomes

Degree in Sports Development, youth work or another relevant field

Experience in liaising with partnered organisations

Knowledge And Understanding

Knowledge and understanding of budgeting and tracking KPI outcomes

Understanding of measuring and reporting upon impact and project outcomes

A good  (current) knowledge of School PE and Sport National curriculum for KS1 & KS2

In-depth understanding of Sports Development and coaching and can advise upon a range of delivery
outcomes e.g., early years, disability, community engagement

In depth understanding of Sports Development and coaching and can advise upon a range of delivery
outcomes through Development Centres & Holiday programmes

Understanding of compliance-based practice (Safeguarding, DBS, Statutory Guidance, etc.)

Core Skills and Attributes

Communicates with others in an open, clear, concise, and purposeful way to build effective relationships and
gain support and ‘buy in’ for ideas

A commitment to supporting participants, and the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion

A positive approach to motivating and working with individuals who may be hard to engage

Compassion and understanding of issues affecting young people in education and employment

Ability to create a strong team culture and work independently

A creative, can-do and solution-orientated approach to work, with the ability to solve problems

Staff Skills and Attributes

Proven relationship-builder at all levels with strong interpersonal skills

Behave in an inclusive and respectful way, always representing the positive EDI values of the Trust

Ability to accurately convey meaning and deliver information in a clear and engaging way including face to face
presentations and written materials

Understand obligations regarding confidentiality, information sharing and GDPR

Good standard of English in both written and verbal communication; effectively conveying information at an
appropriate level at an appropriate level

Respond positively to feedback and strive for high standards and excellence in all aspects of the role.

Relationships

Key Internal Relationships

Key External Relationships

Head of Participation

Plymouth Argyle Football Club

Plymouth and South Devon Regional Manager

Local Facilities

Impact & Data Reporting Team

Premier League Charitable Fund

Designated Safeguarding Officer

School MATs

Plymouth City Council/Devon County Council

Benefits - WHy work for us?

We aim to ensure we look after our staff welfare and provide fair opportunities across the charity. Argyle
Community Trust offers incentives and progression based on key performance indicators, appraisals and
added value to the Trust.

Relevant qualifications and training

Ticket incentives for staff

An opportunity to buy back on holidays

Free access to courses for your children across
Trust provisions

Club kit

Other Benefits

Holiday allowance based on service - After five years of service your holiday
entitlement will increase by one day each year, enabling you to increase your
holiday allowance by up to four days

Healthcare Cash Plan after successful completion of probation, not contrac-
tual but based on how the charity performs

Role Dependent Benefits
The Trust will also consider individual requirements needed to
complete a role including:

Work mobile phone with some allowance for
personal usage

Use of company vehicle for work purposes only

Car allowance

Plymouth Argyle Football in the Community Trust trading as Argyle Community Trust
Plymouth Argyle Football Club, Home Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DQ
www.argylecommunitytrust.co.uk
community@pafc.co.uk
01752 522202

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Company Number 06797988
Registered Charity Number 1128906
VAT number 478581341