Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Coordinator

Purpose of the Role

The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Coordinator will play a pivotal role in strengthening connections between Preston North End Community and Education Trust, Preston North End Football Club, supporters, and local communities.

Employed by Preston North End Community and Education Trust and funded through the Premier League Fans Fund, the postholder will lead the delivery of a two-year community engagement project focused on increased participation from underrepresented communities, improving inclusive matchday experiences and ensuring football is accessible, welcoming and representative of the communities it serves.

Working across both the Trust and Football Club, the postholder will build meaningful relationships with community organisations, supporter groups, and strategic partners, whilst leading the FAN Advisory Network (FAN) and creating opportunities for supporter voice to influence future activity. The role will also work closely with Preston North End Football Club to support the delivery of EDI initiatives, campaigns and inclusive matchday experiences that strengthen relationships between the Club and its supporters.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating project delivery, developing partnerships, monitoring impact, and ensuring delivery meets the objectives of the Premier League Fans Fund. They will champion inclusive practice across the Trust, whilst supporting the Football Club to create a welcoming and accessible environment where everyone feels they belong.

Preston North End Community and Education Trust, Deepdale Stadium, Preston, PR1 6RU
, with delivery across Preston, South Ribble, and Ribble Valley.

Full-time fixed term two year contract, (37.5 hours per week) - including evenings, weekends and matchdays as required.

Starting from £26,000 to £29,000 depending on knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Lead the delivery of the Premier League Fans Fund project and achieve all contractual objectives and outcomes.
• A Lead officer for the internal working group on equity, diversity, and inclusion at Preston North End Football Club.
• As part of the PNECET, you will collaborate with the Football Club to implement the six essential standards of the EFL's EDI code of practice. Designed to offer a continuous and progressive path to continue our EDI journey. These are assessed every two years.
• Support the Board Equity Champion with all ED&I related matters.
• Work to promote Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion across the workforce and supporter base through best practice, programmes, and initiatives.
• Build meaningful relationships with underrepresented communities, supporter groups, and strategic partners.
• Lead the Fan Advisory network, ensuring supporter voice influences project delivery and future development.
• Support Preston North End Football Club in delivering inclusive matchday initiatives, campaigns, and EDI priorities.
• Champion equity, diversity and inclusion across Preston North End Community and Education Trust whilst supporting the Club's wider EDI ambitions.
• Monitor project performance and produce high quality reports that demonstrate impact and inform future delivery.
• Support the implementation of Club ED&I policies and procedures.

• Reports directly to the Head of Community Engagement
• Works collaboratively with departments across Preston North End Community and Education Trust.
• Works closely with Preston North End Supporter Club departments including supporter services, ticket office, marketing, stadium operations and the Club's ED&I working group.
• Develops partnerships with community organisations, faith groups, disability organisations, supporter groups, local authorities and voluntary, community, faith, social enterprise (VCFSE) partners.
• Represent Preston North East Community and Education Trust and Preston North End Football Club at local, regional, and national partnership meetings.

• Successful delivery of the Premier League Fans Fund project and contractual outcomes.
• Increased participation from underrepresented communities.
• Growth and development of the Fan Advisory Network.
• Improved accessibility and inclusive matchday experiences.
• Development of sustainable community partnerships.
• High quality monitoring, evaluation, and impact reporting.
• Data analysis and equality monitoring surveys to understand the demographics of the workforce and supporter base. Comparisons with local census data.
• Constantly strive to meet the Equity Action Plan's performance metrics.

• Full time, fixed term position funded through the Premier League Fans Fund.
• Based at Preston North End Football Club with regular community engagement across Preston and Lancashire.
• Frequent attendance at Preston North End home fixtures, together with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, will be required to support community engagement, themed campaigns and matchday…