Social Inclusion ManagerBurnley FC

Job Title: Social Inclusion Manager

Department: Health & Wellbeing

Location: Turf Moor, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, BB10 4BX and the surrounding areas across Burnley and Pendle

Salary: £29,000 - £33,500 per annum

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 1st October 2027

Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri) with occasional evening and/or weekend work

Closing Date: Friday, 11th September 2026

About Us:

Burnley FC in the Community (BFCitC) is the award-winning official charity of Burnley Football Club. Driven by our mission to empower, connect and inspire people to thrive, we deliver life-changing programmes and services that make a lasting difference across Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, Ribble Valley and West Yorkshire.

Through the power of football and the strength of our communities, we support thousands of people of all ages each year to improve their health, wellbeing, education and life opportunities. Our passionate and dedicated team works across a wide range of projects, creating positive change where it is needed most.

We believe Burnley and the surrounding areas are home to exceptional people and vibrant communities. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a real impact while working for an ambitious, values-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Join our team and be part of something bigger.

Why Join Us?

At Burnley FC in the Community, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives every day. You'll join a supportive and ambitious team that is passionate about creating positive change, while benefiting from opportunities for professional development.

About the Role:

This role is responsible for overseeing and developing programmes across Burnley FC in the Community’s busy and diverse Community Welfare and Inclusion department, delivering high-quality projects, interventions and sessions across Burnley, Pendle and East Lancashire. Using the power and influence of sport, the postholder will support positive and lasting change for under-represented, disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals and communities, helping to improve wellbeing, engagement and life opportunities.

The postholder will lead the day-to-day coordination, delivery and strategic development of a portfolio of community programmes, ensuring they are impactful, well-managed and aligned to organisational objectives and funding requirements. They will provide leadership and support to a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, whilst working collaboratively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to maximise community impact, strengthen partnerships and enhance the reach of Burnley FC in the Community's services.

Key Responsibilities:

Programme Delivery & Development

• To oversee a number of existing programmes in the Community Welfare and Inclusion department.
• To work on expanding impact, strengthening engagement, and building meaningful connections in the community.
• To work closely with key stakeholders to promote community offers.

Partnership & Stakeholder Management

• To proactively develop links and partnerships with local organisations and diverse groups with a view to working collaboratively and collectively.
• Working closely with the Deputy CEO and key statutory and charity organisations in the Burnley and Pendle area to identify individual and network beneficiaries.
• To manage and build relationships with key strategic partners and stakeholders across East Lancashire and Nationally.
• To represent Burnley FC in the Community on multi-agency meetings and panels.

Performance, Monitoring & Reporting

• Working closely with Senior staff to monitor engagement metrics and track social value data.
• Promote Burnley FC in the Community in community settings across Burnley, Pendle and East Lancashire to ensure a diverse range of participants attend programmes, and the projects achieve their Key Performance Indicators.
• To liaise with the marketing department regularly to ensure programmes are promoted accordingly through varied methodologies.

Funding & Financial Management

• Assist the Deputy CEO to secure external funding through a range of sources, including writing funding applications and being aware of commissioning opportunities.
• To work with the Deputy CEO to support the budget for all Social Inclusion programmes, ensuring budget is correctly planned.
• To adhere to programmes of funding standards, monitor and communicate progress to the relevant parties.

People Management & Leadership

• To line manage staff working on programmes including conducting appraisals, return to work and welfare and wider people management responsibilities.
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Community Engagement & Promotion

• To liaise with the marketing department regularly to ensure programmes are promoted accordingly through varied methodologies.

General

• To understand and implement the Charity’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
• To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires. You may be required to work the occasional match day which may fall on a weekend or evening.
• To work towards agreed objectives.
• Comply with all Charity policies.
• Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.
• Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.
• Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Willingness to attend training courses to enhance own professional development.
• Always demonstrate the Charity’s values which are: Resilient, Inclusive, Integrity and Passion.

About You:

To be successful within this role, you will have:

• Experience of managing diverse teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Experience and understanding of social inclusion, community engagement, youth engagement, and/or equality, diversity and inclusion within the sport, charity or community sectors.
• Experience of coordinating, developing and delivering community-based programmes and projects.
• Experience of preparing, writing and presenting programme reports to a high standard.
• Experience of leading and/or supporting monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritise workloads and meet competing demands.
• Experience of developing and maintaining partnerships within multi-agency environments.
• Experience of monitoring, managing and achieving programme Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Experience of collecting, analysing and presenting programme data, evidence and outcomes.
• Effectively allocates and manages resources to achieve objectives and deliver results.
• Communicates openly, clearly and persuasively, adapting style to the audience.
• Provides clear leadership and direction to support team success.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships across the organisation and with external partners.
• Demonstrates a creative approach to improving performance, developing new ideas and responding to changing needs.

What We Are Looking For:

We're looking for a proactive, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual who is passionate about making a positive difference within our communities. You will bring a positive, can-do attitude, a strong sense of personal responsibility, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

The successful candidate will be reliable, organised, and conscientious, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You will demonstrate resilience when facing challenges, take initiative to solve problems, and remain focused on achieving objectives and meeting performance targets.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is committed, supportive, and driven by a genuine desire to help others, embodying the values and ambitions of Burnley FC in the Community.

What We Offer:

• Generous long service holiday scheme
• Free health and wellbeing services
• Death in service benefit
• Subsidised Burnley FC match tickets
• Discounted holiday and activity camps
• Discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to additional staff benefits and discounts