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Jason Mckoy

@jasonmckoy

I lead sport-for-development and youth engagement programmes, building inclusive spaces through safeguarding, co-production, and impact.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead sport-for-development or youth engagement work where safeguarding, co-production, and inclusion drive impact. I want to grow programmes with strong partnerships, manage multi-funder delivery, and deliver clear monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.

I’m a youth and community engagement professional with 20+ years’ experience designing and delivering programmes for young people from diverse and often marginalised backgrounds. I’m known for creating inclusive spaces where young people can develop confidence, skills, and voice—while keeping safeguarding at the centre of everything I do.

Since founding and directing Mercurial Sports (2012–present), I’ve secured £150k+ in grant funding and managed annual programme budgets of £150k. I co-design with young people, deliver both online and in-person sessions, and use digital systems to record, monitor, and report engagement and outcomes—supporting 200+ participants annually, including international delivery in Ghana.

Previously, as London Sports Programme Manager at Street League London (2004–2011), I built partnerships with organisations including BBC, FIFA, The FA, Chelsea FC, and The Prince’s Trust. I led multi-site programmes, managed a team of 5+ staff, oversaw safeguarding and participant outcomes, and handled multi-funder reporting—also drawing on earlier roles such as Victim Liaison Officer at London Probation Service and programme research work within Lambeth Children’s Homes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & Director

Current

Mercurial Sports

Jan 2012 - Present (14 years 5 months)

Founded and directed a sport-for-development consultancy, building a 20+ organisation client and partner portfolio across public, private and third sectors. Co-designed and delivered in-person and online youth programmes, overseeing safeguarding and reporting while securing £150k+ in grants and delivering programmes engaging 200+ participants annually (including international delivery in Ghana).

Programme & Project Management Youth Co Production Safeguarding Grant writing Monitoring & Evaluation Budget Management

London Sports Programme Manager

Street League London

Jan 2004 - Jan 2011 (7 years)

Managed multi-site sport-based employability and personal development programmes, including safeguarding, participant outcomes and funder reporting across a team of 5+ staff. Secured and sustained strategic partnerships with BBC, FIFA (Street Football World), The FA, Chelsea FC and The Prince’s Trust, overseeing a £150k annual budget and representing participant voice through one-to-one support.

Programme Management Safeguarding Youth Engagement Multi Site Operations Monitoring & Evaluation Reporting

Volunteer Programme Deliverer

Tackle Africa

Jan 2005 - Jan 2010 (5 years)

Delivered international HIV/AIDS education through football in Ghana for young people aged 10–16, contributing to the development of the charity’s first coaching manual. Raised £60k+ through fundraising activity, organising major fundraising events across the UK.

Youth Education Facilitating Football Coaching Programme Delivery Manual Development Support Fundraising Event Coordination Volunteer Management Community Engagement

Victim Liaison Officer

London Probation Service

Jan 2001 - Jan 2004 (3 years)

Managed complex case portfolios for serious crime victims, maintaining accurate records and coordinating multi-agency communication in a high-sensitivity statutory environment. Ensured timely, compliant handling of information and case support.

Case Management Record keeping & Compliance Communication Stakeholder Management Confidentiality

Media Sales & Editorial Assistant

Untold Magazine

Jan 2000 - Jan 2001 (1 year)

Wrote and edited content for a minority-interest publication while generating advertising revenue through client engagement and account management. Supported editorial production and sales activities to grow revenue.

Content Writing Editing Client Engagement Account Management Advertising Sales Media Production

Researcher

Lambeth Children’s Homes Enquiry

Jan 1998 - Jan 2000 (2 years)

Produced detailed chronologies and reports used in Crown Court proceedings for a children’s homes enquiry. Managed sensitive information under legal scrutiny with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Legal Research Chronology Building Report Writing Crown Court Support Attention To Detail

Researcher

Lambeth Children's Homes

Jan 1998 - Jan 2000 (2 years)

Produced detailed chronologies and reports used in Crown Court proceedings, managing sensitive information under legal scrutiny. Delivered high-accuracy reporting with careful attention to detail.

Report Writing Chronology Development Legal Documentation Research Case Documentation