Education Resources Executive - Maternity Cover

Overview

Working as part of the Premier League Foundation Programmes Team, the Education Resources Executive primarily delivers the digital elements of the Premier League Primary Stars programme, including resource and content development, and supports the creation of education content for secondary‑aged participants through Premier League Inspires and Premier League Kicks.

The role will be responsible for all aspects of the www.plprimarystars.com platform, including continual review of education materials, development of new content and resources, working with agencies to effectively market the programme to the education sector, and delivering inspirational nationwide competition and events.

Job Details

Contract type: Fixed term ending Friday 14 July 2027, full‑time.

Location: London, UK.

Compensation: £35,000 per year.

The Role

• Lead the development, management and continual improvement of the Premier League Primary Stars digital platform, ensuring high‑quality content, user experience, alignment with brand and digital standards and good value for money.
• Oversee the creation and delivery of primary‑school‑aged curriculum‑linked education resources across subject areas, working with specialist partners to ensure content is engaging, accessible and impactful.
• Facilitate the development of accessible and engaging education resources across other Premier League Foundation programmes, such as those for secondary‑school‑aged participants.
• Support football club charities to use the digital platform by providing training, promotional materials and toolkits.
• Manage relationships with key partners, agencies and Premier League teams to support content development, campaigns and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive user engagement and growth through marketing initiatives, teacher recruitment and retention strategies, and integration of Premier League campaigns.
• Develop and report on the effectiveness of the digital offer, using data and insights to inform improvements and demonstrate impact.
• Support programme delivery and operations, including events, competitions, grant management processes and case‑study development.
• Ensure all activity reflects safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion and accessibility standards.
• Contribute to wider organisational priorities and cross‑team initiatives.

Role Requirements

• Proven ability to lead or manage a digital education platform or offer, ideally within the charity, education or sports sector.
• Experience of designing or commissioning engaging, curriculum‑linked educational resources for primary and/or secondary audiences.
• Strong understanding of impact measurement, including the use of qualitative and quantitative data to inform improvement.
• Excellent project management, organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and a complex network of partners.
• Highly effective communication skills, with the ability to engage a range of audiences through different formats, alongside strong written skills.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship‑building and influencing skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound judgement, problem‑solving ability and the capacity to work effectively under pressure.
• High level of digital literacy, including proficiency in MS Office and the confidence to work with digital platforms and systems.
• Clear understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion, and how this applies in practice.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, accountability and attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to contribute to wider organisational priorities and travel as required.
• A satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Guidance.

Application Information

To apply, please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is 31 July 2026.

We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact recruitment@premierleague.com.