At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and develop exciting table tennis programmes for schools and communities.
- Company: Join Table Tennis England, a leader in grassroots sports development.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, enhance your skills, and make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Be part of a vibrant team promoting table tennis and engaging young people.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a passion for community engagement.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Programmes Officer plays a pivotal role in delivering and developing Table Tennis England’s national community, club, and children & young people (CYP) programmes. This combined role supports Ping! and recreational initiatives, club programmes, and leads on the administration of schools, TT Kidz and school offers.
The Programmes Officer role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of table tennis at a grassroots and community level. You will be involved in a varied and impactful portfolio of work, supporting national programmes that engage clubs, schools, and young people across the country. Working across multiple programme areas, you will play an important role in ensuring activities are well-organised and effectively delivered, helping to create accessible and engaging opportunities for participation. This role requires a proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage a range of administrative responsibilities while working collaboratively with colleagues and partners to support the wider development of the sport.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage day-to-day administration for Ping! programmes (Hubs, Parlours, Community)
- Oversee delivery and development of Premier Club and club support programmes
- Lead administrative delivery of TT Kidz, TT Kidz for Schools, and CYP programmes
- Coordinate logistics including orders, invoicing, purchase orders, supplier liaison, and stock monitoring
- Respond to and triage Zendesk tickets
- Support organisation and onsite delivery of community, CYP and school-based events
- Grow school participation through TT Kidz Schools, resources, competitions, and local partnerships
- Strengthen relationships with school networks, MATs, and Active Partnerships
- Act as the primary delivery contact for schools programme administration and national coordination
- Support the Schools Committee to deliver and administer the annual schools programme
- Support programme review and improvement across community, club, schools and CYP spaces
- Contribute to new initiatives aligned with strategic priorities
- Support consistent national delivery models and high programme quality
- Act as a primary contact for clubs, schools, CYP partners
- Work with Area Managers to support local programme relationships
- Collect and analyse participation data
- Produce reports for funders, internal teams, and partners
- Use insight to inform programme improvements
- Liaise with the marketing team to maintain accurate programme information
- Support digital promotion and collect case studies
- Provide any other relevant administrative, programme, or partnership support as required by the Development Team
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Essential
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Excellent communication skills
- Competent in Microsoft Office and digital tools
- Customer service or stakeholder engagement experience
- Desirable
- Knowledge of the schools sector or youth work
- Experience in programme delivery or community engagement
- Understanding of table tennis or sports development
- Knowledge of EDI in sport
2x Programmes Officers employer: Table Tennis England
Table Tennis England is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a tangible impact on grassroots sports development. With a strong focus on employee growth and collaboration, we provide opportunities for professional development while fostering a supportive culture that values innovation and community engagement. Join us in promoting table tennis across the nation, and enjoy the unique advantage of working within a passionate team dedicated to making sports accessible for all.
