About Community Leisure UK
Community Leisure UK is a national members’ association representing leisure and culture charitable trusts and social enterprises across the UK.
Community Leisure UK is a small organisation in terms of workforce but supports and represent a large collective of charitable leisure and culture trusts. Currently, Community Leisure UK has a membership of 110 trusts across the United Kingdom, who collectively operate across 3,700 public services and facilities. Members range from small trusts operating one or two or multiple services and facilities, or very large trusts operating in multiple geographical locations. The trusts play a major and distinctive role in the national delivery of vital local services and Community Leisure UK works closely with our members and many national bodies to assist this role and support best practice.
Community Leisure UK’s mission is to be the recognised voice of leisure and culture trusts; to raise awareness of our members’ and their social impact; and to protect the status of the trust model.
Community Leisure UK’s vision focuses on enabling and empowering our members to become the leading providers of accessible and affordable leisure and cultural services throughout the UK. Community Leisure UK will be the recognised authority in our field, with a focus on informing policy and increasing understanding of the trust model and its benefits.
Main Areas of Work and Requirements
This role will provide a good view of all aspects of the work of a small national ‘trade’ association representing a significant group of charities, societies and social enterprises which make a major contribution to several public policy objectives. The post-holder will need to be able to work quickly, independently and flexibly. The post-holder must be able to learn and gain knowledge quickly.
The Project & Research Officer will make a substantial contribution – in leading and supporting the work of the Special Interest Groups, which are thematic groups within our membership, focusing on specific topics (HR, Finance, Health, Culture, Data) event administration, coordination, communication and management for members and on various topics, and in supporting the Chief Executive and Policy and Engagement Manager. The Project and Research Officer will work across Scotland, primarily remotely though some travel will be required to attend meetings once in person meetings are able to resume. The work will be both on planned initiatives and in responding to ‘demand led’ business occurring day-to-day.
The main areas of work and requirements of the Projects and Research Officer will therefore involve:
- Facilitating and supporting thematic network groups (Special Interest Groups)
- Leading on research and analysis from members’ surveys to inform policy and advocacy positions
- Developing and progressing specific projects to support policy intelligence and the wider advocacy work of the organisation
- Support with the organisation of members’ meetings and workshops
- Support with administrative tasks including website content updates
- Support work and responsibilities as required by the Chief Executive and the Community Leisure UK Executive
- Continually champion the charitable trust model in all aspects of work and engagement
The above areas of work for the Projects and Research Officer will form a work programme that will be reviewed and updated on a monthly basis.
Person specification
Prior experience
- Experience of providing administrative and meeting support
- Experience of carrying out research projects, interpreting and analysing data and drawing conclusions.
- Experience of summarising information and writing reports.
Knowledge and understanding
- An understanding of central and local government and of public policy issues
- Knowledge of the issues facing the public leisure and culture sectors
- Knowledge of research and engagement methods
- Interest in the charity and social enterprise sectors
Qualifications
- Educated to degree level
Skills
- Strong inter-personal skills supporting effective engagement and working with members, external stakeholders and venues
- Positive and engaging communication skills
- Workload management, with a high degree of organisation and administration capabilities
- The ability to deliver work from start to finish
- Ability to take in and interpret information and present in a succinct manner
- Completes work to a high standard and shares knowledge across the organisation
- Respect other individuals; listens and takes into account different opinions, feelings and motivations; is trustworthy and acts with integrity; responds and acts constructively towards others
- A solution-focused mind-set, finding solutions and positive ideas
- Take personal responsibility for the complete delivery of projects, tasks and outcomes
- A willingness to learn and develop their professional and personal skills
- Listen to members trusts and stakeholders, and draw conclusions
Closing date: Monday 12th October, 12 noon.
Interview date: w/b 19th October 2020, via Video Call.
Application is by CV and a covering letter which should indicate why you are interested in applying for the role and how you meet the role requirements.
Informal discussions regarding the role are welcomed – please email the address provided in the advert to arrange a suitable time.
Location: Due to the current covid-19 pandemic, we are working with young people, volunteers and partners virtually so you will be working from home for the foreseeable future however we are particularly interested in applications from anyone based around the following areas; Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire, Angus, Ayrshire, Dundee, Edinburgh, Fife, Forth Valley, Glasgow, Inverclyde, Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire.
The Prince’s Trust Scotland is currently going through an exciting period of development. We have ambitions to grow our offer to young people by providing a blended approach of face-to-face and digital delivery and support. To help us on this journey, we are looking for a passionate and motivated individual to join our dynamic teams!
You will engage and build quality relationships with young people, volunteers and partners and as an effective communicator and collaborator, you will thrive in both team and independent work. If you believe you have the passion and skills to help young people change their lives then we would love to hear from you!
To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to engage in challenges with optimism and resilience and be adaptive and flexible – embracing change and innovation. Due to the pandemic, you must be comfortable both working virtually and delivering programmes on virtual platforms.
Our Execs provide 1:1 and group support for young people so need to already have experience in facilitating skills development in at least one of the following:
- Digital skills training
- Social and personal development
- Education sector
- Employability/self-employment training
- Volunteer training/management
- Partnerships management
For more information, please go to the job description.
Please note: We will begin reviewing applications prior to the closing date so we advise you to submit something sooner rather than later.
Why we need Prince's Trust Executives:
This year we aim to support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.
We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years. Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.
We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world. We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.
Perks for working at The Trust:
- Great holiday package! 30 days of annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, you can work hours to fit in with, school hours or care arrangements for example and you can also work from home.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Benefits platform!Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role!
- The Trust will contribute 5%of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
We are committed to equality and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!
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About the role
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• Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
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Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please Click on the 'Apply For Job' button below.
If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team, contact details can be found on our website.
Closing date: Sunday 11 October 2020 (at 23:59)
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