Peter Sogbodjor
Potters Bar
Summary
An Award winning youth development practitioner, committed and motivated to providing students and young people with opportunities to develop. Vastly experienced in providing an excellent quality of service, engaging students, young people and the wider community, bringing awareness to development and volunteer programmes, promoting and delivering participation initiatives with a positive social impact. A proven track record of supporting students and young people to upskill, with demonstrable ability at targeting under-represented groups, removing barriers to participation and ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive service. Firm believer in empowering students and young people, supporting them to take ownership and play key roles in decision-making and implementation on projects that have a positive impact on the success and sustainability of any given project. Keen supporter of social impact and justice campaigns.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Co-originator
ESCP Business School
London
10.2024 - Current
- Recruit and manage team of experienced Sport coaches to deliver Sports programme to meet students needs
- Coordinate and lead training sessions to develop teamwork, improve skill levels and athlete performance.
- Collaborate closely with coaches for improved athlete development plans.
- Consult student groups and individuals to develop the sports offer, boosting participant engagement and participation.
- Organise and implement selection events to recruit competitive Sports teams for an annual international event. Organise and manage 60 strong student team and support staff, in preparation for and for duration of Campus Games event including travel, accommodation etc.
- Manage facility hire, kit design, equipment and procurement for enhanced performance in competitions. Execute budget monitoring, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Handle administrative tasks including affiliations, competition entry and fixture secretary duties, reducing workload on students, coaches and trainers.
Senior Youth Worker
Copenhagen Youth Project
Islington
08.2002 - 08.2025
- Develop and implement a youth football development programme with weekly training sessions, competitive fixtures and opportunities for participants to undertake coaching and official courses leading to increased participation across wider age groups, better qualified support team members and better employability amongst support staff and participants
- Manage, train and organize a team of mentors and volunteers to help deliver youth football and other sports sessions
- Design and organise coaching and leadership support programmes to develop young people's knowledge, skills and employability
- Manage CYP FC training and competitive matches in the Premier Division of the Islington Midweek Football League
- Supervise youth club sessions, support young people with a variety of methods and tools, such as mentoring and counselling services, assisting positive outcomes young people.
- Record relevant outcomes for the youth football programme and other supplementary activities, analysing feedback and participation to explore methods of improvement.
- Empower young people through developing and supporting a Young Leaders advisory group to enable young people to lead on actions that will shape the service and impact them.
Student Engagement Officer
City & Islington College
Islington
12.2020 - 12.2023
- Plan, organise, deliver and evaluate student enrichment and engagement activities, with the College-wide Sports programme a particular focus
- Develop students' personal, social and employability skills and qualities through a range of engaging enrichment and learner voice activities regularly improving participation rates across multiple College sites with demonstrable positive impacts for students
- Recruit and manage team of qualified Sports coaches/instructors and volunteers to help deliver a wide-ranging, diverse, inclusive and equitable Sports programme
- Support student employability particularly within Sports industry, liaising with employers to provide apprenticeships, volunteering and work experience opportunities for students. Support students to gain employability skills (CV writing and Interview presentations etc)
- Create opportunities for, and promote student attendance at, added value non-qualification activities that supports student goals and is integrated into study programme – including engaging student-led activities, events and campaigns
- Design a range of methods, activities and events to collect student voice feedback – including new technology solutions (e.g. digital technology, virtual learning environments and social media)
- Network effectively, seek out and develop enrichment, apprenticeship, work experience and job opportunities through external partnerships
- Work across college with other enrichment officers, student support staff and other college staff to improve student experience at College
- Help organise, participate in, and support follow-up activities for, recruitment events in a range of settings including open days, schools, colleges, voluntary and community organisations, libraries and fairs
- Monitor student enrichment and engagement activities, and evaluate impact on students, through effective use and analysis of feedback and data
- Take budget responsibility, monitor finances to ensure effective use of resources
- Represent College at external meetings with key community and partner stakeholders
- Support work of Student Services Hub team at campus to ensure service meets College's statutory duties on safeguarding, child protection and adults at risk
College Sportsmaker
City & Islington College
Islington
06.2017 - 12.2020
- Increase student engagement in regular sports opportunities and activities that meet needs of students; particularly hard to reach and underrepresented groups leading to increased participation and a more inclusive and equitable Sports offer
- Consult with and engage students in design of sports activities and programs to meet their needs – particularly hard to reach and underrepresented groups
- Lead on development and co-ordination of extra-curricular cross college sporting campaigns and initiatives including; volunteering and mentoring through external partnerships and development of sports coaching education
- Recruit and manage a team of experienced, qualified coaches/instructors to support delivery of a wide-ranging Sports activity programme. Develop network of experienced, quality external staff
- Establish effective partnerships with external agencies, providers and employers, local and national, to develop range of provision and opportunities available to students
- Co-ordinate opportunities, disseminate information and ensure that appropriate policies & procedures are in place
- Monitor sporting activities, and evaluate impact on students, through use of qualitative & quantitative data.
- Manage budgets and monitor finances to ensure effective use of resources. Ensure that College policy for equality of opportunity is adhered to and promoted in all aspects of post holder's work. Ensure effective quality control and continuous improvement in all aspects of work and responsibilities attached to this post, in keeping with College's quality assurance procedures and systems.
- Undertake responsibilities for safeguarding and protecting welfare of children and vulnerable adults. To comply with and promote College policies and procedures, such as Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities and to undertake recommended requisite training as and when necessary.
- Organise and/or support events such Welcome Week, Enrichment sign ups and other awareness/promotional campaign events.
- Lead on health and welfare, social responsibility, and community cohesion campaigns and initiatives. To develop students' personal, social and employability skills and qualities through enrichment programmes and learner voice activity. Promote student engagement and learner voice.
Youth Worker
City & Islington 6th Form College
Islington
09.2006 - 06.2017
- To liaise closely with Sixth Form Centre Student Support Coordinator, staff and external agencies to organise a range of purposeful, engaging activities designed to develop student potential, improving student engagement participation rates
- Develop and implement a Sports Activity programme to provide wide-range of opportunities to encourage students to undertake regular physical exercise improving participation in Sports activities
- To be responsible for developing active programmes of recreation, including a Sports activity programme and social education that stimulates, informs, is inclusive and enjoyable.
- To work closely with the Student Support manager to identify, design, promote, deliver and/or facilitate a range of annual and termly out-of-class enrichment and learner voice activities and events across the Centre.
- To work closely with Student Support, curriculum staff, and Student Union to support student-led activities, events and campaigns.
- To lead on health and welfare, social responsibility, and community cohesion campaigns and initiatives.
- To initiate mediation and conflict resolution strategies where appropriate
- To develop contacts with local community service providers to young people e.g. youth service and voluntary organisations. Develop and broker positive relationships with community partners and external stakeholders
Professional Football & Youth Team coach
North Shore Utd
Auckland
12.2001 - 08.2002
- Represent 1st Team in National Football League, attend training regularly, support drive to achieve success. Represent Football Club to best of ability at all times, including at community and social events. Increase awareness of Club amongst local community
- Develop and implement Club's Youth Football programme and organise and lead relevant age group teams. Increased participation
- Organise holiday football programmes to engage participants and support development of Club's youth football programme
Youth Sports & Security Team member
Barnet College
Barnet
07.1998 - 11.2001
- Provide and lead engaging Sports activities to appeal to wide range of students. Increased attendance in Physical Activity
- Monitor and engage students to assist with ensuring a safe learning environment and informal development opportunities
- Patrol College areas and CCTV to ensure good learner behaviour and student Code of Conduct is being adhered to. Decrease in behavioural issues
- Ensure College policies such as Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities are being adhered to
Education
YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Fitness Instructors Course Level 2 Certificate
College of Haringey, Enfield And North East London
11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Leisure Studies
University of Bedfordshire
05.2000
NVQ Level 2 - Cricket Coaching Award
London Cricket College
05.1996
A-Levels - History, Politics, Economics
Christ's College Finchley
London, ENG05.1994
GCSEs - English Lang, English Lit, Maths, Sociology, French, Biology, History, Geography
Christ's College Finchley
London, ENG05.1992
Skills
Aspirational Managers Course
Fitness Instructors Award
EDI Training & Awareness
NZFA Level 2 Award & Introduction to Football Coaching
Health & Safety Training & Awareness
First Aid & Mental Health First Aid Training, Mental Health in Sport & Physical Activity
Computer Literacy (incl Microsoft programmes)
Student Information Systems & Upshot Management, Monitoring & Evaluation
Conflict Resolution
Community Organising & Social Justice Campaign
Youth & Sports Development
Data Analysis, KPI & Report Writing
Volunteer & Mentoring Manager
Training & Development Programme Manager
Holiday Sports Camp Programme Manager (incl HAF)
Accomplishments
- Built Sports provision programmes from scratch at both further and higher education institutions, catering for all levels, from beginners to intermediate and advanced level Sportspeople.
- Undertook research and feedback, analysed participation, engaged and empowered students and young people in order to develop and improve provision, targeting under-represented groups, meeting needs effectively and improving participation and satisfaction rates.
- Developed and managed competitive teams in a variety of Sports, providing opportunities to compete both regionally and internationally
- Developed and implemented training programmes, utilising wide network to deliver programmes to improve knowledge, provide more experience and improved employability of participants
- Developed and maintained partnerships, as well as a wide ranging network, to provide opportunities for involvement in social impact campaigns and further development opportunities for students, young people and the wider community
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sports Co-originator
ESCP Business School
10.2024 - Current
Student Engagement Officer
City & Islington College
12.2020 - 12.2023
College Sportsmaker
City & Islington College
06.2017 - 12.2020
Youth Worker
City & Islington 6th Form College
09.2006 - 06.2017
Senior Youth Worker
Copenhagen Youth Project
08.2002 - 08.2025
Professional Football & Youth Team coach
North Shore Utd
12.2001 - 08.2002
Youth Sports & Security Team member
Barnet College
07.1998 - 11.2001
NVQ Level 2 - Cricket Coaching Award
London Cricket College
A-Levels - History, Politics, Economics
Christ's College Finchley
GCSEs - English Lang, English Lit, Maths, Sociology, French, Biology, History, Geography
Christ's College Finchley
YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Fitness Instructors Course Level 2 Certificate
College of Haringey, Enfield And North East London
Bachelor of Arts - Leisure Studies
University of Bedfordshire