Leith United Programme Co-Ordinator

Role Purpose

Leith United Programme Co‑ordinator will lead the development and delivery of the Leith United programme, working across Leith to connect people experiencing social disadvantage with the support, services and opportunities that can make a real difference in their lives.

• Leith United Programme Co‑ordinator is responsible for ensuring Street Soccer players and other local people can access what's available to them, whether that's Street Soccer sessions, YMCA Edinburgh's services for children, young people and families, local education and training opportunities, or support from other organisations across Leith.
• Leith United Programme Co‑ordinator is responsible for building relationships with local services, community organisations and businesses.
• Day‑to‑day responsibilities include growing participation in the programme, linking players and participants into the right support, working alongside the Street Soccer Progressions Worker and being a presence at Leith Community Centre.
• Leith United Programme Co‑ordinator will also work with Centre management and local businesses to develop the Centre and make it a safe and welcoming community hub.
• The role carries responsibility for impact reporting and evaluation across the Leith United programme, and will be supported by the local Regional Manager for Edinburgh.

Street Soccer value work life balance and are happy to discuss part time hours, job share and flexible working.