Role overview

Job Title: Realising Potential Manager

Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 + Benefits

Contract Type: Permanent 

Line Manager: Head of Inclusion 

Role Summary: The role will lead the implementation, logistics and growth of the Foundation’s SEND & Disability provision.

​Objectives

• Maximise awareness, attendance, quality assurance and impact of the Foundation’s Realising potential programme.
• Provide pathways for participants to progress within the realising potential programme and into the wider opportunities.
• ​Achieve all department outcomes and performance targets.

Charity overview

​At Norwich City Community Sports Foundation, we’re passionate about creating opportunities in sport, disability, health, education, social inclusion, and employability. Every year, we empower over 56,000 individuals, contributing more than 850,000 hours of meaningful engagement.

We’re proud to support some of the most disadvantaged, disabled, and talented individuals across Norfolk, offering a variety of impactful projects and programmes designed to inspire and uplift.

Our success is driven by a dedicated team who make a difference every day by engaging, motivating, and empowering those we serve.

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary and help us create lasting impact? This could be your chance to make a real difference!

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Knowledge, skills and experience - essential 

• Minimum FA Level 2/UEFA C Qualification.
• ​Minimum of 3 years of experience working in SEND or disability environments.
• In-depth understanding and experience of developing/delivering inclusive sports activity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to work weekends and evenings.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Knowledge, skills and experience - desirable

• Degree qualification level 5 or 6 in a relevant field such as: sports management or disability studies
• Previous experience managing budgets, with multiple streams of income.
• Strong understanding of managing and mitigating risk across project delivery.​
• Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire team members, delegate tasks, and foster a collaborative work environment as a line manager.

Personal attributes 

• Resilience - Ability to work with others to show innovation, strive for continuous improvement and solve problems.
• ​Belonging - Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• ​Integrity - Always work in line with the Foundation’s values and behaviours.
• ​Growth - Willingness to attend training courses to enhance own professional development.
• ​Pride - A drive to help people achieve their goals.
• ​Commitment - Willingness to work unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends.

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Equality statement

Norwich City CSF is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief(s), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or with regards to pregnancy or maternity.

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Application

All applications must be submitted through our online Safer job application form and must be accompanied by an up-to-date CV and supporting letter detailing why you would be suitable for the role.

Application Deadline: 9:00am Friday 22nd May 2026

Interview Dates: On request