Head of school Work, Jobs in Wakefield, Wyk (with Salaries)

Head of Programmes
Leeds United Football Club —Leeds
- Full-time
- Team management
- No degree
- Organisational skills
Global Head of Talent
Tes Global —Sheffield
- £75,000 - £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
Quick apply
Head of Year
Star Academies —Bradford
- £27,821.61 - £34,434.00 a year
- Call to connect
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- School
Head of Inclusion - Calderdale College
Calderdale Council —Halifax
- £55,974 - £57,655 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
Responsive Repairs and Voids Senior Service Manager
Leeds City Council —Leeds
- £51,356 - £54,495 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
School Administrator
Branches Education Group Limited —Leeds
- £30,397.26 - £32,698.85 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- Human resources
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Community & Events Team Manager
BARNSLEY HOSPICE —Barnsley
- £36,515 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Hospice
- In-person
- Free parking
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Facilities Manager
Read School —Selby North
- Full-time
- Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
11d
Holiday Club Manager
Total Sports —Wakefield
- £450 - £600 a week
- 8 hour shift
- Experience working with children
- Team management
- In-person
Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant (PA)
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council —Barnsley
- £26,024 - £32,046 a year
- Experience working with children
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
4d
Director of Programme Delivery
Tes Global —Sheffield
- £75,000 - £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Team management
Quick apply
11d
Childcare Consultant
Leeds City Council —Leeds
- £37,280 - £39,152 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
PA to School Executive Team
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £27,319 - £31,236 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Engineering
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Teaching Assistant x2
Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust —Wakefield
- £17,344 - £17,619 a year
- Part-time
- School
20h
Delivery Manager
Sheffield City Council —Sheffield
- £57,786 - £63,283 a year
- Team management
- Contracts
- Construction experience
9d
College Governor – Educational Leadership Expertise
Henshaws —Harrogate
- Leadership
Lecturer in Education
Leeds Trinity University —Leeds
- £38,784 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- University
- Mentoring
Invoicing Associate - MAT Cover
Selecta —Castleford
- £26,769 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Assistant Principal
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council —Doncaster
- £54,392 - £60,144 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- School
Community Singing Facilitator
Find Your Voice CIC —Calderdale
- From £40 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- School
Quick apply
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Head of Programmes

Leeds United Football Club -
Leeds

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Safeguarding Certification
Community engagement
Partnership strategy
Fiscal management
Programme management
Stakeholder collaboration
Charity and third-sector experience
Stakeholder liaison
Stakeholder coordination
Budget planning
Team management
Partnership building
Organisational skills
Safeguarding procedures
Training & development
Child safeguarding
Leadership
Certificate in Coaching Football
Communication skills
Growth strategy
Stakeholder management

Full job description

Location: Elland Road, Leeds

Contract: Permanent

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Application Deadline: August 21, 2026

What You’ll Be Doing

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational Head of Programmes to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across all Leeds United Foundation programme areas.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the growth, quality, sustainability, and impact of programmes delivered across Women & Girls, Education & Employability, Sports & Wellbeing, and Community Inclusion.

You will lead high-performing teams, develop strategic partnerships, oversee programme performance, and ensure all activity delivers meaningful outcomes for participants while supporting the Foundation's long-term growth ambitions.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

Lead the development and implementation of the Foundation's programme strategy.
Drive programme growth and maximise opportunities for social impact.
Ensure programmes align with organisational priorities and community needs.
Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion across all programme areas.

Programme Oversight

Oversee the successful delivery of Foundation programmes, including:

Premier League Kicks

Premier League Primary Stars

Premier League Inspires

Premier League PFA Programmes

Soccer Schools

Technical Centres

Ensure programmes achieve KPIs, outcomes, and reporting requirements.
Maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and participant experience.

Financial & Commercial Management

Work with Senior Managers to develop and manage programme budgets.
Support the Foundation's annual growth plan through income generation and partnership development.
Drive sustainable growth through funded and traded programme activity.
Monitor financial performance and ensure effective budget control.
Balance commercial growth with community impact and accessibility.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

Develop and maintain strong relationships with:

Schools

Local authorities

Community organisations

Funding bodies

National Governing Bodies

Identify and secure new partnership opportunities.
Represent the Foundation at external meetings, networks, and events.
Support funding applications and programme development opportunities.

Leadership & People Management

Lead, support, and develop a team of Senior Managers, coordinators, and delivery staff.
Create a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
Support workforce planning, recruitment, CPD, and staff development pathways.
Promote collaboration across programme departments.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Ensure all programmes operate in line with safeguarding policies and best practice.
Maintain compliance with charity, funding, health & safety, and regulatory requirements.
Act as a safeguarding champion throughout programme delivery.
Promote best practice in equality, diversity, inclusion, and participant welfare.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact

Oversee programme monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Work closely with the Data & Impact Manager to demonstrate programme outcomes.
Use data and evidence to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
Ensure accurate reporting to funders and stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll have:

A relevant degree or equivalent experience in Sport Development, Community Development, Education, Management, or a related field.

Safeguarding qualification.

Outstanding leadership and people management skills.

Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.

Strong financial and commercial awareness.

Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.

A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and community impact.

Experience

Significant experience leading programmes within a charity, sport, education, community, or not-for-profit environment.

Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, including managers, coordinators, and delivery staff.

Experience managing substantial budgets (£2m+).

Experience overseeing funded programmes and contractual delivery requirements.

Experience developing strategic partnerships and funding opportunities.

Experience monitoring programme performance and delivering measurable impact.

Experience managing safeguarding requirements within community programmes.

Knowledge & Understanding

Programme management and operational leadership.

Community engagement and social impact delivery.

Safeguarding, welfare, and participant safety.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice.

Monitoring, evaluation, and impact reporting.

Financial planning, budgeting, and income generation.

Partnership development and stakeholder engagement.

Desirable

Professional leadership qualification (Level 7 or equivalent).

FA Level 2, UEFA C, or higher coaching qualification.

Safeguarding Children and/or Safeguarding Adults training.

Experience working with Premier League Charitable Fund programmes.

Experience within the sport-for-development sector.

Why Should You Join The Leeds United Foundation?

Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive team where your voice is valued and your development matters.

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary package and pension scheme, along with a range of exciting perks.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a club that’s as committed to its people as it is to performance, we would love to see your application.

Deadline: August 21, 2026

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