Secondment Opportunity: Make a Real-World Impact with Show Racism the Red Card’s 30-Year Anniversary.

🌍 Make a Real-World Impact: Help commemorate 30 Years of Action

Help mark a milestone moment: the 30-year anniversary of Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC), the UK’s leading anti-racism education charity.

Each year, SRtRC educates over 50,000 young people, adults and organisations across the UK — challenging prejudice and inspiring inclusion. Founded by former Premier League goalkeeper Shaka Hislop and backed by football icons such as Harry Kane, Thierry Henry, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Chris Kamara, and author Michael Rosen, SRtRC uses the power of sport and storytelling to drive real change.

💡 What You’ll Do

As Special Projects Coordinator, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of SRtRC’s 30-year anniversary campaign.  You’ll work closely with our Director of Human Resources & Support Services to ensure strategic alignment, creativity, and impact across every stage.

You’ll bring ideas to life: coordinating events, communications, and legacy initiatives that highlight the charity’s reach and future vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and delivery of the 30-year anniversary project plan.
• Coordinate events and campaigns that recognise SRtRC’s achievements and future direction.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, partners, sponsors, and supporters.
• Monitor project progress and outcomes, ensuring activities reflect SRtRC’s values of inclusion and anti-racism.
• Engage internal teams, including the Senior Management Team, to ensure strategic alignment.
• Contribute to risk management and evaluation of project success

🤝 Why This Secondment Matters

• Broaden your experience: Gain exposure to national-level project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and high-profile event management.
• Grow your network: Collaborate with leaders, educators, and SRtRC ambassadors from across sport, education, and media.
• Make an impact: Contribute to a campaign showcasing an organisation that’s reached well over a million people and continues to change attitudes through education.
• Continue your career: Remain employed by your current organisation while seconded to SRtRC.

🕒 Key Details

• Commitment: Minimum 6 months (with possible extension)
• Hours: 14–21 per week – flexible and open to job share
• Location: Work from your existing base, with full use of Microsoft Teams to deliver all aspects of the role effectively.
• Travel: Minimal travel or overnight stays are expected.
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Salary: Continue on your existing salary and terms (funded by your employer). Secondment costs are not reimbursed.
• Purpose: Foster collaboration, shared learning, and social impact across sectors.

🔑 What You’ll Bring

Essential:

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Creative flair and confidence engaging multiple stakeholders
• Passion for equality, inclusion, and meaningful event delivery
• Adaptability, collaboration, and the ability to meet deadlines

Desirable:

• Knowledge of anti-racism, inclusion principles or event marketing tools (e.g. Canva, Mailchimp)
• Experience in charity, education, or community sectors

📩 How to Apply

If you’d like to be considered, please send an email or short document (bullets are absolutely fine) responding briefly to the points below. There’s no need for a separate covering letter — just include everything in one response.

Please cover:

1. Why this secondment interests you
2. How your skills and experience make you a good fit
3. Your current employer, job title, and work base
4. Confirmation that you’ve spoken to your Line Manager and gained approval
5. Your preferred start date and confirmation you can commit to around six months6. Your contact details (email, phone, and location)

Please send your response to simone@theredcard.org by Sunday 11^th January 2026, at 23:59. (Late applications unfortunately can’t be accepted)

Tip: Bullet points, short paragraphs, or a few sentences per section are absolutely fine — we’re interested in substance, not formatting.

🏢 Benefits to Your Home Organisation

The secondment also offers your home organisation visibility and influence in a national milestone initiative, supporting staff development, shared learning, and collaboration.