Workforce, Skills & Apprenticeship Lead

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about sport, employment, and helping young people succeed.

Key Details

Location: Remote (UK-wide, with travel predominantly in England)
Salary: Starting from £31,333 per year, dependent on experience, with opportunities for progression within the £24,000 to £36,000 salary band. The salary band is currently under review ahead of the 2027/28 financial year
Contract: Permanent

Contact: If you have any questions, please get in touch: info@coachcore.org.uk

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At Coach Core Foundation, we’re on a mission to break down barriers and create life-changing opportunities through inclusive sports apprenticeships. We work with over 300 employers and have supported more than 1,100 apprentices into meaningful education and employment.

We believe in the power of diverse perspectives. Whether you come from a different industry, sector, or have lived experience, we encourage you to apply if you bring fresh insights, innovative thinking, and a passion for our mission. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we welcome applications from those eager to learn, grow, and make an impact.

About the Role

We are looking for a Workforce, Skills & Apprenticeship Lead to drive national partnerships, grow employer engagement, and expand access to apprenticeships for young people across the UK. You will work with major partners such as UK Sport, Matchroom, GLL, our training provider, referral partners, and wider sector partners to shape the future of workforce development in sport.

What We’re Looking For

Strong relationship-builder – confident engaging employers, partners, and young people
Experience in workforce development, youth employment, or sport for social change
Strategic thinker – able to shape national skills initiatives and influence stakeholders
Organised and proactive – able to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively

Further Information

This role has been created as the number of Coach Core programmes delivered nationally has continued to grow. As part of this growth, we are evolving what was previously smaller partners in to national organisations, helping us to deepen our work we already operate by providing increased support to young people, employers, and partners across the UK as well as enabling continued growth

We also practice what we preach—Coach Core currently has three members of staff completing apprenticeships, showing our commitment to developing our workforce at every level. As part of this role, a fully funded higher-level apprenticeship may be available if appropriate.

How to Apply

We want to make the process as accessible as possible. You can apply in the way that works best for you by sending:

Your CV, LinkedIn profile, or another format outlining your experience
A cover letter, video (5-10 minutes), or voice recording explaining why you are right for the role

Closing Date:

10:00 AM, Monday 5th October 2026

Next Steps:

Assessment day (12th October) Central London
Final 1:1 interview, if required (WC 19th October)

To apply, email info@coachcore.org.uk with the subject line: “Workforce, Skills & Apprenticeship Lead Applicant”.
When applying, please also fill in our anonymous EDI monitoring form. This helps us to ensure fair hiring practices, meet legal obligations and promote a diverse workforce.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments or have accessibility requirements, please let us know.

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