Portland Centre jobs in Nottingham

Our Purpose:
We support people in Nottingham in addressing their biggest social needs by channelling
the passion, energy, expertise and status of the Club-Foundation partnership to deliver
innovative, inclusive and impactful programmes that transform lives.

Our Personalities:

We are Compassionate: Caring and strongly motivated to make a positive difference
to our communities
We are Ambitious: Achieving greater community engagement and impact.
We are Collaborative: Working with and for communities in partnership with like-
minded organisations.
We are Innovative: Developing creative solutions to meet community needs.
We are Change-Agents: Facilitating positive behaviour change, better lifestyle
choices, systemic change and continuous improvement.

Our impact on the community will be through the following areas of work:

Social Mobility Health Education The Portland Centre

Our wide range of programmes cover sport, health, inclusion and education to transform
the future outlook for many and leading to positive change within people’s day-to-day
lives. We are also proud to operate the Portland Centre in the Meadows as our
community hub and the facility is very much the heartbeat of the Foundation.

We take pride in our long-standing affiliation with Notts County FC, a community driven
club that has provided fun, enjoyment and a sense of belonging for the people of
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire for generations. By working together, we continue to
inspire active change for those we serve.

Notts County Foundation (NCF) is the independent charitable arm of Notts
County FC. For over 30 years, our dedicated team has been using the power of
football and the benefits of physical activity to improve the health and
wellbeing of our local communities.

Job Description

Job Title: Community Engagement Officer (2 Years Fixed-Term)

Responsible to: Deputy Sport & Inclusion Manager

Responsible for: n/a

Location: The Portland Centre with Travel across Nottinghamshire

Salary Starting From £25,000

Document Created (Month &
Year)

August 2026

Overview of the role

This is an exciting opportunity to bring sport, people and
community together in a role full of energy, variety and
impact. Community Engagement Officer, you will help
create fun, welcoming and inclusive experiences that
connect local people with the Foundation, the club and
the wider support available across our community.

Driving Premier League Fans Fund activity, with a
strong focus on disability sport and inclusive
participation that feels open, enjoyable and
accessible for everyone.
Bringing matchdays to life through activations that
engage supporters, families, community groups and
partner organisations.
Creating community events that spark
participation, build belonging and celebrate positive
local impact.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
through initiatives such as Open Iftar, LGBTQ+
football and other programmes that help people feel
seen, supported and involved.

No two days will look quite the same. From inspiring
school sessions and Premier League Kicks activity to
holiday clubs, community sport and big matchday
moments, the postholder will play a hands-on role in
helping more people enjoy sport, feel part of something
bigger and access opportunities that make a real
difference.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Roles and Responsibilities

Overall Responsbilities
Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of community engagement activations, creating an inclusive calendar of
events and sessions that connect the local community to the Foundation.
Plan and deliver matchday activations, working with internal teams, external partners and volunteers to create high-
quality community experiences.
Develop and maintain relationships with community groups, schools, charities, local authorities, supporters’ groups and
other partners to increase reach and impact.
Support the delivery of equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives, ensuring activity reflects the needs of
underrepresented groups and promotes a culture of belonging.
Contribute to the delivery of wider Sport and Inclusion programmes, including schools’ activity, Premier League Kicks,
holiday clubs and community sport sessions.
Ensure all sessions and events are delivered safely, professionally and in line with Foundation policies, including
safeguarding, health and safety, equality and data protection requirements.
Monitor participation, collect feedback and maintain accurate records to support reporting, evaluation and continuous
improvement.
Promote Foundation activity through appropriate communication channels, supporting participant recruitment, partner
engagement and positive storytelling.
Represent the Foundation positively at community events, meetings, matchdays and partnership activities.

Fans Fund & Disability Sport
Coordinate Premier League Fans Fund activity, ensuring disability sport sessions and engagement opportunities are
accessible, welcoming and appropriately promoted.
Lead the delivery and planning of inclusive sport sessions for pupils with SEND in both Special education settings and
primary schools.
To plan and Lead the delivery of Pan-Disability football, Pan-disability Multisport & Boccia sessions for children, young
people and adults.
To organise and deliver the PL Fans fund small grants activations including County Companions, Matchday activations,
Open Iftar and other events
To plan and deliver community Boccia festivals
To support the development of resources to ensure those with SEND can access matchdays.
To keep accurate records of attendance to sessions and events, ensuring all data is collected and stored correctly
To upload data onto our monitoring platforms e.g., Salesforce, to ensure accurate data is collected against our Key
performance indicators.
To support with monitoring and evaluation of projects, including Survey’s, reports and case studies

Safeguarding Key Tasks
Notts County Foundation (NCF) believes that safeguarding and the protection of all children, young people and
vulnerable adults is everyone’s responsibility. Staff working on behalf of Notts County Foundation must ensure that:
They recognise the position of trust they have by working for Notts County Foundation
Their behaviours is always appropriate.
They observe and put into practice all policies, procedures and processes established for the safety and protection
of children and adults.
They follow the procedures for responding to signs and suspicions of abuse.
In every respect, the relationship they form with children and adults are appropriate.

Training Key Tasks
To attend regular staff training sessions, be they held in-house or externally
To maintain and develop own professional knowledge and awareness.
To undertake any other duties and responsibilities required commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility
for the post.
Promote the activities of Notts County Foundation
To support the delivery of other key areas of the business as required.

General Duties
To attend and contribute to regular staff meetings
To participate in all staff Notts County Foundation appraisal and supervision processes
To follow by Notts County Foundation policies and procedures at all times including Health and Safety, Equal
Opportunities and Confidentiality
To act as an ambassador for Notts County Foundation at all times

Our Package Includes
20 days of holiday plus 8 public holidays + extra days off during Christmas Period
3% employer pension contribution (upon successful completion of probation)
Family friendly flexible working arrangements
Gym membership at The Portland Centre
Access to season tickets to Notts County Football Club
Personal growth is a key and we invest in learning and development opportunities.

Personal Specification

Category Essential Desirable

Education/
Qualifications

Level 2 Sport Coaching Qualification (e.g.,
UEFA C, ECB Level 2 etc).

GCSE Maths & English: Grade 4 or C

Degree in a Sport Related Subject
e.g., Sport Development & Coaching

Experience/
Knowledge

Strong written and verbal communication
skills.
Good level of competence in using IT and
databases, including Microsoft Office.
Experience of Delivering sessions to
indviduals with SEND.
Extensive knowledge of EDI within a
community setting.
Demonstrate a good understanding of
barriers to participation.
Must be able to recognise discrimination in
its many forms and adhere to the NCFC and
NCF Equality policies.
Able to work within a diverse community and
draw on individual strengths to promote
equality & diversity.

Experience Premier League
Charitable Fund programmes
football development or community
inclusion projects.
Knowledge of local community
networks and partner organisations.
Experience of monitoring, evaluation
and reporting against project
outcomes.

Personal
Qualities/
Attributes

Ability to build and maintain relationships
with key stakeholders.
High levels of communication skills, both
oral and written.
Personable and enthusiastic team player
with a strong work ethic and able to work off
own initiative.
Strong organisation and problem solving
skills and able to prioritise, multi-task and
manage own workload.
Passion for EDI

Special
Conditions

Willingness to travel for business reasons.
Work outside normal office hours, including
weekends. The role will require the
Postholder to work Tuesday-Saturday

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applicants from people from protected groups under the Equality Act
2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability,
pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership.

Safeguarding Statement

The Foundation fully acknowledges and accepts its responsibility for the well-being and safety of all children and adults
at risk engaged in Foundation activities. It is the duty of all staff working at the Foundation to ensure they safeguard
children and adults at risk by creating an environment that protects them from harm.

Notts Count Foundation believes that the general wellbeing, welfare, and safety of all children and adults at risk
engaged in Foundation activities is of the upmost importance. NCF will fulfill its responsibilities by ensuring it displays
best practice in safeguarding matters, carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or adults at risk,
family and the relevant local authority.