Company: Dallaglio RugbyWorks
Location: London
Posted: May 16th, 2026
To apply
To apply for this role, please complete the application using the below link: https://www.dallagliorugbyworks.com/join-our-squad?bzid=73bfc40c5e8401
The Basics
Salary: £28,000 – £34,000 depending on experience
Reporting to: Programme Manager
Location: Luton & Stevenage, with daily travel across the region and some home working
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (including up to 2 evenings per week until 7pm)
Please note: We are a place-based organisation and are keen to build a team rooted in the communities we serve. We are therefore looking for someone who lives in Luton/Stevenage.
Job Overview
The Senior Programme Coordinator is a skilled youth practitioner and leader who plays a central role in the quality and coordination of Dallaglio RugbyWorks delivery across the East of England region.
This is a hands-on role combining direct delivery with operational oversight, team leadership, partnership management, and safeguarding responsibility. The successful candidate will lead by example, delivering high-quality interventions to young people while supporting and developing a regional team of delivery staff to consistently achieve high standards.
Alongside delivery, the Senior Programme Coordinator will coordinate regional timetables and logistics, maintain strong relationships with schools and partners, and ensure safeguarding, monitoring, reporting, and impact measurement processes are embedded across all activity.
The postholder will be passionate about supporting young people who are disengaged from education or facing significant challenges and will be committed to helping both individuals and teams achieve meaningful outcomes.
What the Role Involves
Who You Are
· We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and confident leading delivery within a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment.
· You will have:
· At least 3 years’ experience delivering interventions for young people experiencing school exclusion or similar challenges
· Experience leading or supporting teams within youth work, sport, education, or community settings
· A Level 2 Sports Coaching qualification (or equivalent)
· A Level 2 Youth Work qualification (or equivalent)
· Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage vulnerable or challenging young people positively
· A trauma-informed approach and understanding of the challenges facing young people today
· Experience building effective partnerships with schools and external organisations
· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
· A commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice
· A full UK driving licence and access to a car
Most importantly, you will be someone who cares deeply about helping young people overcome barriers and achieve positive futures.
Who You Are
· We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and confident leading delivery within a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment.
· You will have:
· At least 3 years’ experience delivering interventions for young people experiencing school exclusion or similar challenges
· Experience leading or supporting teams within youth work, sport, education, or community settings
· A Level 2 Sports Coaching qualification (or equivalent)
· A Level 2 Youth Work qualification (or equivalent)
To apply
To apply for this role, please complete the application using the below link: https://www.dallagliorugbyworks.com/join-our-squad?bzid=73bfc40c5e8401