Premier League Kicks Executive

Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. You will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

The Role

• Support the delivery and ongoing development of the Premier League Kicks programme in line with agreed objectives and outcomes
• Act as a key point of contact for football club charities, providing guidance, support and constructive challenge
• Work closely with the Community Engagement Manager to oversee the Premier League Kicks Police Partnerships Fund, ensuring effective allocation of funding, value for money, and delivery of agreed outcomes
• Support the implementation of evidence-led practice across the programme, using data, youth voice, insight and evaluation to inform decision-making and continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the Premier League, club charities, police partners and other local organisations to support joined-up approaches to community safety and youth engagement
• Monitor programme performance, including reviewing data, outputs and outcomes, ensuring alignment with funding requirements and programme standards through the programme quality assurance framework
• Support funding processes, including application reviews, assessment and recommendations
• Work with club charities to ensure high-quality, inclusive and impactful delivery that meets programme standards
• Support the delivery of national events, workshops and network meetings associated with Premier League Kicks
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and health and safety standards across delivery
• Identify and share best practice across the network, supporting continuous improvement and innovation
• Contribute to wider Premier League Foundation priorities and cross-team initiatives as required and undertake any other duties commensurate with the role in furtherance of the Foundation’s objectives.

Role Requirements

• Experience of working within sport for development, youth engagement, community safety or partnership-based programmes and experience of cross-sector partnership working such as statutory agencies including police or local authorities
• Understanding of the challenges facing young people in underserved communities, including issues relating to anti-social behaviour and youth violence
• Experience of supporting grant-funded programmes or projects including monitoring performance, analysing data and applying evidence to improve delivery
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and produce clear, concise reports for different audiences
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging a diverse range of stakeholders
• Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail
• Collaborative approach, with the ability to build trusted relationships across sectors
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and with partners.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Passion for using sport and physical activity to create positive social change, including community safety and outcomes for young people
• Strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and accountability
• Flexible and adaptable approach, with a willingness to support wider team priorities and to travel within England and Wales as required.
• A satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Guidance.

To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is 31 July 2026.

We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact recruitment@premierleague.com.