Advertised from 28 May 2025

Role

Reporting to the Senior Delivery Manager and based at Celtic Park, Glasgow, this role is a vital part of Celtic FC Foundation’s operations. The Project Coordinator will support the delivery of a wide range of community projects, with a strong focus on poverty alleviation and social inclusion. In addition, the role will involve management responsibility, including the supervision of sessional staff or junior team members to ensure effective and consistent project delivery. The post-holder will work closely with colleagues and participants, ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, integrity and confidentiality, while helping to create a meaningful and lasting impact in the lives of those we support.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of community-based projects aligned with the Foundation’s priority areas of poverty and inclusion
• Act as a key point of contact for project participants, providing guidance, support, and signposting as required
• Supervise and support sessional staff or junior team members to ensure high-quality and consistent project delivery
• Collaborate closely with internal colleagues and external partners to achieve project goals and outcomes
• Monitor project performance and participant progress, contributing to reporting and evaluation processes
• Take personal responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults, ensuring all concerns are acted upon appropriately and in line with organisational policy
• Ensure all activities are delivered in accordance with safeguarding, data protection, and health & safety requirements
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with organisational standards and upload to our Salesforce CRM system
• Uphold the values and reputation of Celtic FC Foundation at all times, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and integrity
• Maintain membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for both children and adults, as required by the role
• Ensure all communications with colleagues is professional, appropriate and considerate of individual needs and circumstances
• Actively build and maintain positive working relationships with Colleagues across the Club, ensuring a collaborative approach is adopted at all times
• Treat all colleagues with dignity and respect by ensuring that your behaviour and approach during the course of all workplace activity is inclusive of all backgrounds and abilities and welcomes diverse contributions

Leadership & People

• Provide effective leadership to all direct reports, enabling the continuous development and improvement of team members
• Manage both individual and team performance appropriately, ensuring performance gaps are identified and addressed constructively
• Ensure team members feel valued and recognised by acknowledging and celebrating team and individual successes
• Alongside HR, provide relevant wellbeing support to colleagues and maintain open channels of communication ensuring sufficient opportunity is available for team members to ask for support
• Ensure the health and wellbeing of colleagues is considered in all team tasks, processes and communications

Skills and Experience required:

Essential

• Training or certification in safeguarding, mental health awareness, or trauma-informed practice.
• Demonstrable experience in coordinating or delivering community-based projects, ideally within the third sector or charitable organisations
• Experience working with vulnerable children, young people, and/or adults, including knowledge of relevant safeguarding practices
• Experience of supervising or supporting staff in a delivery setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism, including managing conflict or distressed individuals with empathy and appropriate boundaries
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Competence in using Microsoft Office and digital tools for communication and reporting.
• Strong Communication Skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Organisation and Planning
• Problem Solving and Conflict Management
• Safeguarding and Professional Integrity
• Leadership and Supervision
• Community Engagement and Inclusion
• Adaptability and Resilience

Desirable

• Relevant qualification in Community Development, Social Work, Education, Youth Work, Project Management or a related field
• Knowledge of the local community landscape in Glasgow and surrounding areas
• Experience of partnership working with local authorities, schools, or third-sector organisations
• Full, clean driving licence and access to transport

Additional requirements

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and match days

Application notes

Please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to: jobs@celticfc.co.uk

Application deadline: Friday, 20 June 2025

Please note, prior to confirming appointment, we will require the successful candidate to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.