Poacher & Poacher's Assistant

Poacher & Poacher's Assistant

(Voluntary Roles)

​​

Contract:    Voluntary
Locations:  LNER Stadium, Lincoln
Hours:         Home Matchdays including Saturday's and Tuesday evenings.

Variable - Community Events as required

​

Do you love football, fun, and making people smile?

We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to join the Lincoln City FC family as either Poacher the Imp or Poacher’s Assistant.

​

Poacher is our cheeky, friendly mascot who brings the energy on matchdays and at community events. Whether you’re inside the costume or helping behind the scenes, you’ll be at the heart of the action, making unforgettable memories for fans of all ages.

​​

You can volunteer in one of two ways:

• Be Poacher – don the famous costume, wave to the crowd, pose for selfies, and bring the Imp spirit to life.

• Be Poacher’s Assistant – keep Poacher safe, guide them through busy areas, and help fans enjoy their moment with the mascot.

​

Both roles are important in helping us ensure that everyone leaves with a smile and special memories of their visit.

​

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from people who are:

• Friendly, enthusiastic, and confident engaging with the public, especially children and families.

• Able to follow instructions, work as part of a team, and stay calm in busy environments.

• Committed to upholding safeguarding, equality, and inclusion – ensuring everyone feels welcome and respected.

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions with supporters, staff and external partners.

• Physically able to wear a mascot costume for short periods (Poacher role).

• Possessing good situational awareness to guide and support others (Assistant role).

• Experience in events, performance, or public engagement is helpful but not essential – what matters most is a positive attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn.

​

What We Provide

• A non-working matchday ticket for home games.

• Food vouchers for working matchdays.

• Full training, including safeguarding (and first aid if needed).

• Ongoing support from our staff team.

• The chance to represent the Club and Foundation as part of our community.

​

​​Lincoln City Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

​

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, a clear DBS, and the necessary safer recruitment employment checks.

​

Please fill out the form below to express your interest in this position.

​

​We do not accept CV’s and cannot keep such documents on file.​

​

Please note that due to Child Employment Laws we cannot employ anyone under the age of 18 to work on our programmes.

Why join Lincoln City Foundation?

​

Lincoln City Foundation values its employees and aims to be an employer of choice. It is important to the Foundation to cultivate an environment of development and progression therefore actively encouraging staff training (internally and externally), networking and opportunities to support a pathway for those that show initiative, innovation and dedication.

​

We look for individuals to enhance our team creativity, ambition and dynamic. We welcome those who are passionate, adaptable, high performing and target driven.

​

As a community-led charity, we want our workforce to reflect the make-up of the individuals we engage with. We consider ourselves to be a family-friendly, responsible employer and can offer flexible working patterns. We welcome applications from a variety of backgrounds and abilities.

​

For more information on the Foundation please take a look at our strategy, vision and mission available on our website.

Inclusivity

Lincoln City Foundation welcomes applications from all individuals and communities. Only information relevant to the role defined in the job description will be used in the selection process and personal data is retracted to remove unconscious bias.

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

We welcome applications from candidates that wish to explore flexible working patterns.

COMMUNITY COACH & COMMUNITY PLAYWORKERS

Various sessions available on a Zero-Hour Contract

​​

Contract: Zero-Hour Contract

Salary:        £12.21 per hour
Locations:  Lincoln and surrounding areas
Hours:         Home Matchdays including Saturday's and Tuesday evenings.

Variable - Community Events as required

​

Lincoln City Foundation is seeking enthusiastic and committed Sessional Sports Coaches

to support the delivery of our wide range of programmes including sport, community, youth,

and football development

​

About the Role

This flexible role is ideal for individuals passionate about making a positive impact through sport, physical activity, and youth engagement. You’ll deliver safe, fun, and inclusive sessions that inspire children, young people, and families to achieve their potential, develop new skills, and lead healthy, active lives.

​

Whether it’s on the pitch, in schools, community centres, or at matchday events, our coaches create engaging experiences that support wellbeing, learning, and personal growth for participants of all ages and abilities.

​

This is a dynamic role ideal for someone who enjoys working with people of all ages, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to make a positive impact in the community.

​

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, safe, and high-quality sports and physical activity sessions in line

• with programme objectives and Foundation standards.

• Support and lead a variety of activities, optional sessions include football coaching,

• youth mentoring, after-school and holiday clubs, community sessions, and

• matchday/fan engagement events.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, young people, and families, acting

• as a role model who promotes respect, inclusion, and positive behaviour.

• Contribute to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of sessions and programmes,

• ensuring all activities are inclusive and meet participant needs.

• Maintain high standards of health & safety, safeguarding, and wellbeing during all activities. · Support event logistics including setup, equipment management, and basic administration as required. · Collaborate effectively with staff, volunteers, and external partners to create safe, supportive, and fun environments. · Assist in identifying participants who may need additional support to fully engage or progress, signposting to further opportunities where appropriate.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in sports coaching, youth work or community engagement (paid or voluntary)

• Willingness to undertake mandatory training (Safeguarding, First Aid, etc)

• Awareness of safeguarding and health & safety responsibilities

• Understanding of behaviour management and inclusive practice

• Friendly, approachable and able to build rapport with people of all ages

• Passionate about using sport and physical activity to make a positive difference in the community

• Reliable, organised and committed to delivering high-quality sessions​

• Flexible and willing to work evenings, weekends, school holidays or matchdays

• Able to work within a diverse community and draw on individual strengths to promote equality and diversity

• Clean driving license and access to transport.

​​​​​

What We Provide

• Training, including safeguarding (and first aid if needed).

• Ongoing support from our staff team.

• The chance to represent the Club and Foundation as part of our community.

​

​​Lincoln City Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

​

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, a clear DBS, and the necessary safer recruitment employment checks.

​

Please fill out the form below to express your interest in this position.

​

​We do not accept CV’s and cannot keep such documents on file.​

​

Please note that due to Child Employment Laws we cannot employ anyone under the age of 18 to work on our programmes.

​

​

​

Why join Lincoln City Foundation?

​

Lincoln City Foundation values its employees and aims to be an employer of choice. It is important to the Foundation to cultivate an environment of development and progression therefore actively encouraging staff training (internally and externally), networking and opportunities to support a pathway for those that show initiative, innovation and dedication.

​

We look for individuals to enhance our team creativity, ambition and dynamic. We welcome those who are passionate, adaptable, high performing and target driven.

​

As a community-led charity, we want our workforce to reflect the make-up of the individuals we engage with. We consider ourselves to be a family-friendly, responsible employer and can offer flexible working patterns. We welcome applications from a variety of backgrounds and abilities.

​

For more information on the Foundation please take a look at our strategy, vision and mission available on our website.

Inclusivity

Lincoln City Foundation welcomes applications from all individuals and communities. Only information relevant to the role defined in the job description will be used in the selection process and personal data is retracted to remove unconscious bias.

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

We welcome applications from candidates that wish to explore flexible working patterns.

Out of Schools Manager
(Maternity  Cover)

Salary: £27,417 – £29,230 per annum

Contract: Fixed-term (Maternity Cover)

Hours: 37 hours per week (occasional evenings and weekends required)

Location: LNER Stadium, Lincoln, LN5 8LD plus various community venues

We’re looking for an Out of Hours Manager to lead our team delivering Ofsted Registered After School and Holiday Clubs, Premier League Kicks, the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme, Birthday Parties, and Street Imps sessions. This is a maternity cover role offering a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and young people across Lincoln and the surrounding area.

​

About Us

At Lincoln City Foundation, our mission is simple — to inspire, empower, and support individuals and communities to improve their physical, social, and mental wellbeing. Working proudly alongside Lincoln City Football Club, we use the power of sport, education, and community engagement to create happier, healthier, and more inspired communities.

​

We live by the 3 E’s – Exceptional, Edge, and Energising – and we’re looking for someone who embodies these values.

What You'll Do

As Out of Hours Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop programmes including Ofsted-registered After School and Holiday Clubs, Premier League Kicks, HAF (Holiday Activities and Food), Birthday Parties, and Street Imps.

• Ensure high standards of safeguarding, compliance, and operational excellence.

• Act as a Designated Safeguarding Officer, promoting a culture of safety and wellbeing.

• Manage budgets and support sustainable programme growth.

• Build strategic partnerships with schools, funders, and community stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be an organised, motivated, and compassionate leader who’s passionate about creating safe, engaging, and inclusive environments for young people to thrive.

​

Essential experience and skills include:

• A relevant Level 3 qualification in Children’s Care and Development or Early Education.

• At least 2 years’ experience in early years care or Ofsted provision.

• Experience in managing or delivering Ofsted-registered provision.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

• A commitment to safeguarding and equality.

• A clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive, inclusive, and flexible working environment with a fantastic benefits package:

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (FTE)

• Free ticket to Lincoln City FC home league fixtures

• Free onsite parking (non-matchday)

• Company pension scheme & health cash plan

• Free children’s holiday club for your children

• CPD opportunities and social events

​

We’re a family-friendly, flexible employer who welcomes applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

​

How to Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the advert will close once the position has been filled.

• Please complete the Foundation application form for this role (included in the downloadable application pack below).

• Email completed application forms to:

  hr@lincolncityfoundation.co.uk

Please note: CVs are not accepted. All offers are subject to references, DBS clearance, and safer recruitment checks.

​Lincoln City Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a clear Enhanced DBS check, and safer recruitment employment checks.

​

​All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, a clear DBS, and the necessary safer recruitment employment checks.

​​​​

As an employer we are happy to explore options for part time working, job shares and other flexible working options to suit your work life balance.

​

We do not accept CV’s and cannot keep such documents on file.

​

​

Why join Lincoln City Foundation?

​

Lincoln City Foundation values its employees and aims to be an employer of choice. It is important to the Foundation to cultivate an environment of development and progression therefore actively encouraging staff training (internally and externally), networking and opportunities to support a pathway for those that show initiative, innovation and dedication.

​

We look for individuals to enhance our team creativity, ambition and dynamic. We welcome those who are passionate, adaptable, high performing and target driven.

​

As a community-led charity, we want our workforce to reflect the make-up of the individuals we engage with. We consider ourselves to be a family-friendly, responsible employer and can offer flexible working patterns. We welcome applications from a variety of backgrounds and abilities.

​

For more information on the Foundation please take a look at our strategy, vision and mission available on our website.

Inclusivity

Lincoln City Foundation welcomes applications from all individuals and communities. Only information relevant to the role defined in the job description will be used in the selection process and personal data is retracted to remove unconscious bias.

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

We welcome applications from candidates that wish to explore flexible working patterns.

SCHOOLS MANAGER
(Full-Time)

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum

Contract: Full-Time - Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: LNER Stadium, Lincoln, LN5 8LD plus various delivery venues including primary schools across Lincoln

We’re looking for a passionate Schools Manager to lead and grow our PE, school sport, and physical activity programmes — including the Premier League Primary Stars initiative across our partner schools.

​

About Us

At Lincoln City Foundation, we use the power of sport, education and community engagement to help individuals and communities become happier, healthier, and more inspired. Working alongside Lincoln City Football Club, we deliver programmes that support physical, social, and mental wellbeing across Lincolnshire.

​

You’ll oversee all aspects of our schools delivery, ensuring we provide exceptional learning experiences for pupils while maintaining strong relationships with partner schools.

You’ll also play a key role in the growth and sustainability of our schools offer, including managing budgets, developing new contracts, and supporting a motivated delivery team.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll play a key role in ensuring our schools work is impactful, sustainable, and of the highest standard. This includes:

​

• Managing and developing PE and school sport provision in line with Foundation objectives.

• Overseeing the delivery of the Premier League Primary Stars programme.

• Leading a team of staff to deliver high-quality physical activity sessions in schools.

• Managing programme budgets and school contracts.

• Building relationships with schools, local authorities, and community partners.

• Modelling excellence in teaching and coaching to inspire staff and pupils.

​

What We’re Looking For

You’ll bring:

• Experience of working within schools and managing PE or sport programmes.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.

• Excellent organisation and communication skills.

• NGB Level 2 qualification in at least two sports (or equivalent).

• A passion for improving opportunities for children and young people.

A degree in a relevant subject, AfPE Level 3 qualification, or teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS/DET) would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive, inclusive, and flexible working environment with a fantastic benefits package:

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Free ticket to Lincoln City FC home league fixtures

• Free onsite parking (non-matchday)

• Company health cash plan

• Free children’s holiday club for your children

• CPD opportunities

• Long service recognition and free staff wellbeing perks (tea, coffee, fruit, and social events)

​

We’re a family-friendly, flexible employer who welcomes applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

​

How to Apply

• Please complete the Foundation application form for this role (included in the downloadable application pack below).

• Email completed application forms to:

  hr@lincolncityfoundation.co.uk

Please note: CVs are not accepted. All offers are subject to references, DBS clearance, and safer recruitment checks.

​Lincoln City Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a clear Enhanced DBS check, and safer recruitment employment checks.

​

​All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, a clear DBS, and the necessary safer recruitment employment checks.

​​​​

As an employer we are happy to explore options for part time working, job shares and other flexible working options to suit your work life balance.

​

We do not accept CV’s and cannot keep such documents on file.

​

​

Why join Lincoln City Foundation?

​

Lincoln City Foundation values its employees and aims to be an employer of choice. It is important to the Foundation to cultivate an environment of development and progression therefore actively encouraging staff training (internally and externally), networking and opportunities to support a pathway for those that show initiative, innovation and dedication.

​

We look for individuals to enhance our team creativity, ambition and dynamic. We welcome those who are passionate, adaptable, high performing and target driven.

​

As a community-led charity, we want our workforce to reflect the make-up of the individuals we engage with. We consider ourselves to be a family-friendly, responsible employer and can offer flexible working patterns. We welcome applications from a variety of backgrounds and abilities.

​

For more information on the Foundation please take a look at our strategy, vision and mission available on our website.

Inclusivity

Lincoln City Foundation welcomes applications from all individuals and communities. Only information relevant to the role defined in the job description will be used in the selection process and personal data is retracted to remove unconscious bias.

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

We welcome applications from candidates that wish to explore flexible working patterns.