Project Administrator - 12 Month FTC in Brighton

Project Administrator (known internally as Project Coordinator – Learning Academy)

Salary: £24,471 per annum (Full Time) 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Loughborough Hybrid (Minimum 3 days working in the Loughborough office)

You are an organised and flexible individual who thrives on working in a fast‑paced environment, now looking for an opportunity that will make the most of your skills and develop your talents further – here it is as Project Administrator for the Youth Sport Trust.

We are an independent charity devoted to changing young people’s lives through PE and sport. Our ‘Learning Academy’ is made up of all our tutors, development coaches and athlete mentors who deliver training and interventions to schools on our behalf. Join us and you will provide specialised support to those programmes which utilise these Youth Sport Trust practitioners by ensuring they are effectively deployed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to day‑to‑day programme queries, engaging with practitioners, schools and other key stakeholders.
• Use our systems to keep programme data and information accessible and follow financial processes.
• Coordinate multiple projects, working with external partners and building effective relationships.
• Update system databases and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Proficient user of MS Office.
• Excellent eye for detail and experience updating system databases.
• Strong communication skills, both face‑to‑face and in writing.
• Ability to work quickly to changing priorities and respond well as part of a team.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Health cash plan.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Volunteering days.

As a member of the team, we guarantee you will feel very much part of our mission and will experience fun, challenge and fulfilment in your role. Our values underpin everything we do, and we pride ourselves on a work culture which fosters innovation, creativity and personal passion.

The Youth Sport Trust believes that diversity drives excellence and that representation is important. The Youth Sport Trust therefore positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

Closing date: 26 January 2026 at 11:59pm

Interviews planned for: 3 February 2026 in Loughborough

Registered charity number: 1086915