Line Manager: Community Development Manager
Role Summary: The role will be responsible for managing a wide range of Community programmes, through football, padel and sport. This Includes the coordination of holiday and weekly courses for adults and children, as well as leading the Foundation’s new padel provision.
Objectives
* To develop innovative programmes that engage the community.
* To meet department outcomes and performance targets.
Charity overview
At Norwich City Community Sports Foundation, we’re passionate about creating opportunities in sport, disability, health, education, social inclusion, and employability. Every year, we empower over 45,000 individuals, contributing more than 800,000 hours of meaningful engagement.
We’re proud to support some of the most disadvantaged, disabled, and talented individuals across Norfolk, offering a variety of impactful projects and programs designed to inspire and uplift.
Our success is driven by a dedicated team who make a difference every day by engaging, motivating, and empowering those we serve.
Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary and help us create lasting impact? This could be your chance to make a real difference!
Knowledge, skills and experience - essential
* Experience and knowledge of working within a community or football environment
* Minimum Level 2 sports/coaching qualification
* Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, safeguarding & risk assessments.
* Experience in organising and facilitating workshops, weekly sessions and large engagement events
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Proven track record of managing projects, achieving budgets & targets
Knowledge, skills and experience - desirable
* Understanding of Padel gameplay, rules and scoring systems.
* Experience in working with participants aged 2-12 in a sports-based environment
* Knowledge of the Foundation and the Community courses currently being delivered
Equality statement
Norwich City CSF is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief(s), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or with regards to pregnancy or maternity.
Application
All applications must be submitted through our online Safer job application form and must be accompanied by an up-to-date CV and supporting letter detailing why you would be suitable for the role.
Application Deadline
12:00pm 8th April 2026
Interview Dates
Monday 13th April or on request
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