Measures of Performance:

• Deliver high-quality Futures programmes that support positive outcomes for young people, including improved confidence, employability skills and awareness of future pathways.
• Develop positive relationships with schools, employers, partners and internal stakeholders to enhance opportunities available to participants.
• Ensure programme monitoring and evaluation requirements are completed accurately, including participant data, feedback collection and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and growth of Chelsea FC Foundation’s Futures provision.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

Essential

• A relevant qualification in youth work, training, education or community development (or equivalent demonstrable experience).

Desirable

• A professional qualification in career guidance, career development, or employability delivery (at Level 6 or equivalent).

Experience:

Essential

• Experience delivering programmes, workshops or activities with young people, ideally within an education, charity, community or employability setting.
• Experience building positive relationships with schools, partners or external organisations.
• Experience supporting monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge and understanding of careers education, employability skills and youth pathways.

Desirable

• Experience supporting experiences of the workplace activities, volunteering or employer engagement programmes.
• Knowledge of Chelsea Foundation, football charities or community sport programmes.
• Knowledge of the Premier League Foundation’s core mission, national activity portfolio, and the delivery models used by professional football club charities.

OUR EXPECTATIONS:

• To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others.
• To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
• To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels.
• To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead.
• To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.