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Location: St Mary’s Stadium

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31 July 2028

Criminal Record Check: Enhanced with Child’s Barred List

Salary: £37,000 per annum

Saints Foundation is the charity of Southampton Football Club. We support people in need throughout Southampton, providing life-changing opportunities to help our communities thrive.

What is the role?

We are looking for an experienced and driven Health Projects Manager to lead and develop our Health Pillar programmes. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to improve the health and wellbeing of people across Southampton through innovative, community focused projects, with a key focus on mental health and falls prevention.

As Health Projects Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations and strategic development of our health projects, ensuring they are participant centred, outcome focused and delivered to the highest standards. You will drive new opportunities for growth, build strong relationships with partners and funders, and ensure our work continues to meet local needs while contributing to Saints Foundation's strategic objectives. You will also provide leadership and support to the Falls Coordinator and Mental Health Coordinator, helping them to deliver impactful programmes that make a real difference in our community.

What will you be doing?

You will lead the planning, development and delivery of our Health Pillar projects, ensuring programmes are delivered effectively, within budget and in line with funder requirements. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will identify opportunities to expand and enhance our health offer, build strong partnerships across the city and ensure our services complement wider health and wellbeing initiatives.

You will oversee quality assurance across health projects, monitoring delivery standards and ensuring robust systems are in place for safeguarding, health and safety, risk management, monitoring and evaluation. Working alongside colleagues in Insight & Impact, Marketing & Communications and Safeguarding, you will help demonstrate and promote the impact of our work through high quality reporting, case studies and success stories.

As a member of the management team, you will contribute to the wider development of Saints Foundation, providing effective leadership, coaching and support to your team through regular one-to-ones, appraisals and professional development opportunities. You will play an important role in fostering a positive culture that enables colleagues to deliver outstanding outcomes for participants and communities across Southampton.

Is this you?

• Experienced in successfully delivering community based projects that tackle inequality and improve outcomes for participants.

• Passionate about creating positive social impact and advocating for the communities we support.

• An inspiring people manager with experience of leading, developing and motivating teams to achieve high standards.

• Skilled at building and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the community, voluntary and public sectors.

• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver against plans and deadlines.

• Knowledgeable about mental health, frailty and the health challenges facing local communities.

• Committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

How this benefits you… 

If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package; 

• Access to 2 free match tickets for every home league game

• Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health).

• Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.

• 27 days’ holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year.

• Contributory Pension Scheme.

• Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family.

• Learning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career.

• Free onsite parking.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Collaborative & inclusive working culture.

How can I apply? 

Just click on the apply button, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV. 

The closing date for this role is 11 September 2026. 

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.* 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect everyone to share this commitment. You will be required to adhere to all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and to ensure that Southampton Football Club is free from discrimination and harassment.

The post holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, supporting the organisation’s strategic aims to remove barriers and address inequality. You will play an active role in promoting an inclusive, discrimination-free environment that ensures fair access to opportunities and resources. This includes fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging where everyone is empowered to contribute, perform, and reach their full potential.