We are excited to be recruiting for two Coordinator positions to join our Tutor Engagement and Student Success and Academic Development and School Partnerships teams. In our ‘Join The Club’ strategy we have set out our ambition for university access, focusing on the two goals: working with more pupils than ever before and extending our support across the student journey; this will only be successfully delivered by working together with our key stakeholders. Ensuring that we continually deliver high quality programmes and projects is key to this strategy. 
 
The Coordinator roles will support the Teaching and Learning across The Scholars Programme and Brilliant Tutoring Programme and support Student Success and Academic Development and School Partnerships teams, helping to ensure all strategic priorities are effectively delivered. These roles will lead on several administrative processes to ensure the development and effective tracking of the stakeholder relationships – with schools, universities and other partners – that are key to running our programmes.
 
We require driven and dynamic team players, with excellent organisation skills. The successful candidates will champion the charity’s values and embody them in interactions with colleagues and partners. 
 
This is a great opportunity to join The Brilliant Club team, as we become the UK’s largest university access movement. We are looking forward to meeting great candidates who are excited to join us as we help more young people progress to university and thrive when they get there.
 
We think it is important that our charity reflects the lived experience of our beneficiaries, and we want to be an organisation where employees from any background can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans including non-binary (LGBTQ+) candidates, and candidates from low-income families. These groups are currently underrepresented at The Brilliant Club and we are committed to increasing representation and diversity at the charity.

Person Specification 

Time and Resource Management

• Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Ability to identify opportunities to save time/resource
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities

External Stakeholder Knowledge and Management

• Comfortable handling external and internal enquiries, including connecting them with the right person 
• Understand the main stakeholders at The Brilliant Club, particularly the PhD researcher community

Communication

• Writes and speaks clearly, coherently and accurately
• Adheres to rules and policies for confidentiality, data protection and information security
• Confidently adapts content, tone and delivery of written communication to the needs of the recipients 

Initiative and Problem Solving

• Proactively identifies problems in processes, and identifies and enacts possible solutions 
• Effectively uses systems and structures to solve problems in a timely manner
• Ability to spot inefficiencies in systems, implement improvements and evaluate processes
• Responds quickly to solve problems, seeking advice and input from relevant stakeholders as required
• Actively looks for ways to help others, seeking advice as required

Developing Self and Others

• Self-reflective and committed to own professional development

Role Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Essential – Ability to deal with sensitive issues and to demonstrate strict confidentiality
• Essential – Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Desirable – Good working knowledge of ICT systems, including CRM software

Role specific Experience and Qualifications

• Essential – Two years’ work experience or undergraduate degree 
• Essential – Experience of managing short- and long-term projects
• Essential – Experience of managing multiple competing priorities 
• Desirable – Previous experience of managing events
• Desirable – Previous experience of working with young people or in schools

The role involves assisting the Day Centre Manger to recuit and train our band of volunteers to help with the day to day operation of the centre. We have many volunteer roles to fill, from passenger assistants to bingo callers!!

Our locally renown charity shop requires volunteers and we need help with our activities which include 'Sow and Grow' club, 'Exercise in Chairs' and outings. Interviewing and inducting the volunteers into the centre, managing their training and creating community links is just part of this varied and rewarding role. 

Da'aro Youth Project is looking for an experienced youthworker to join our small team based in Streatham Hill. We are interested in recruiting a part-time Youth Activities Coordinator working between 2.5 days a week to 3 days a week (incl. every Tuesday evening and every other Saturday or Sunday*).

We are a small community-led organisation supporting young refugees from the Horn of Africa.

Da'aro Youth Project was established in 2018 by members of the Eritrean community in London. Eritreans, Ethiopians and Sudanese are some of the largest nationality groups of unaccompanied minors to arrive in the UK in recent years. Asylum-seeking children and young adults arrive here after traumatic journeys through the Sahara Desert, Libya, the Mediterranean Sea and after crossing borders in Europe, such as in Calais. Once here, young people often struggle to adapt to new lives separated from their families, and find that navigating the complex asylum and social care systems can be stressful and traumatic. We aim to promote the wellbeing of these migrant young people living in the UK, through direct support, through building bridges in the Eritrean community and through advocating for changes to unfair and discriminatory systems which undermine their wellbeing.

We want newly arrived asylum-seeking young people to feel at home and to know they have someone to turn to in a crisis.

Towards this aim we run a weekly youth club – Injera Club – and provide advice, support and advocacy through our casework service for young people in need. 

Injera Club is a fun and lively space where young Eritrean, Ethiopian, Somali and Sudanese children and young people can relax, play games and sports, socialise and eat homely food. Alongside a weekly youth club, we also run weekend trips and outings within and outside of London.

The Youth Activities Coordinator role will:

• Develop a positive programme of trips, outings and activities, running throughout the year for young asylum-seekers and refugees aged 14 to 21 years old.
• Plan and run our weekly (Tuesday evening) youth club (Injera Club).
• Develop a programme of educational activities (including homework support, CV-writing and external workshops by educators), sporting activities, and music and drama workshops.
• Encourage the active and meaningful participation of young people in all aspects of Da’aro Youth Project’s youth service delivery.

You'll need to have relevant experience and the energy and determination required to work positively with young migrants who are at risk or in crisis along with the ability to run a successful and popular youth club and additional activities.

Preference will be given to those applicants who have previous experience in organising youth activities with children, young adults, and refugees and asylum-seekers.

Closing date for Applications is 23.59 on Sunday 13th February 2022.

Interviews will take place during the following weeks.

To apply, please complete the attached application form and return it to us via our website (see link above).

Please indicate on your application your availability to work either 2.5 days a week or 3 days a week*.

(* an example schedule might include working Tuesday, Wednesday and every other Saturday – schedule to be decided in discussion between senior management and successful applicant).

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Position Type:                Paid

Reports to:Programme Manager

Based at: School Food Matters, The Bridge, 7b Parkshot, London TW9 2RD

Working Hours: Five days a week, 9am-5pm

Salary:                              £30,000

Pension:School Food Matters matches pension contributions at 5% of pensionable earnings

Holiday:31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days.Holidays must be taken during the school holidays

Contract: Fixed term for one year

Background to School Food Matters

School Food Matters (SFM) exists to teach children about food and to improve children’s access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school. We provide fully funded food education programmes to schools.  Our experience delivering these programmes informs and strengthens our campaigns, bringing the voices of children, parents and teachers to government policy. 

Childhood Obesity Programme

Funded by AIM Foundation and Westminster Foundation, this one-year pilot programme will work with three schools in Tower Hamlets and three schools in Westminster. Building on our existing Healthy Zones programme in Southwark and Lambeth, we aim to tackle health inequalities in two other London boroughs with similarly high rates of childhood obesity and areas of low income. This will include support to develop and implement food policies and/or to introduce healthier food to after school and breakfast clubs.

Job Purpose

• To plan, shape and manage the Healthy Zones pilot programme in Tower Hamlets and Westminster
• To ensure that the programme is delivered on time and on budget
• To deliver the programme across two primary and one secondary school in Tower Hamlets and two primary and one secondary school in Westminster

Key Tasks include:

• Build relationships with teachers, teaching assistants, cooks and senior leaders in schools to improve the food they offer their students
• Develop and deliver healthy after school club and breakfast club modules (convene working groups in schools, run simple food preparation engagement sessions (training provided), lead listening exercises with pupils, build relationships with the after-school club staff
• Develop food policy improvements in schools in our six key areas by building relationships with staff (incl. convene working groups and workshops), and engaging students and parents
• Line-manage a project assistant and volunteers to support delivery, providing training as required
• Maintain an excellent relationship with AIM Foundation and Westminster Foundation, and provide written and verbal reports
• Work with Tower Hamlets Council and Westminster Council to pursue shared school food policy goals
• Manage the budget for the programme in collaboration with SFM’s Finance Manager
• Collect data and maintain accurate records relating to the programme
• Work closely with our Evaluation Manager to complete all monitoring and evaluation
• Gather content for our website and social media platforms
• Keep Programme Manager updated on progress
• Contribute to the smooth-running of SFM at this time of growth
• Maintain the ethos of the charity and positively promote our work at all times
• The Project Coordinator will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time.  Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!

Person Specification

Essential

• Strong administrative, organisational, and motivational skills
• Experience of planning, managing, and delivering a programme within budget
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload
• Experience of building relationships with partner organisations and individuals
• Clear and engaging communication skills, both written and oral

• Ability to work in a team, and seek help when needed
• Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email

Desirable

• Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation
• Experience of working in education
• Experience of managing a team
• An interest in food education and children’s health

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Project and Engagement Coordinator to start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will deliver a range of administration, coordination as well as marketing activities including outreach. 

As the Projects and Engagement Coordinator you will have responsibility for project, task and information management including marketing and engagement duties, research and report writing and contributing to fundraising activities. 

You will be contributing to the productivity of BANG by providing personalised and timely support to our Executive Leadership Team and may be required to support office operations sometimes. 

BANG has developed strong links with local organisations including schools, housing associations, voluntary sector organisations, the Brent Family Centres, and the Beat London 103.6FM. These links are particularly important in the aim of making Brent a stronghold for BANG’s work to test, validate and showcase what has been, and can be, achieved through working with key partners.

Notably the organisation has entered and is developing strong partnerships with the Young Brent Foundation (which it was instrumental in establishing) and Brent Council.  

With these partnerships and Youth Leadership at its core, BANG is in a strong position to use the connections it has developed in the area and with young people to make further progress. This will be manifested by exemplar projects and services in Brent and by leading further work in delivering a strong social remit across different sectors. This provides BANG with a robust base to expand activities into neighbouring boroughs and beyond where young people are facing similar personal and social challenges, as well as potential opportunities.

BANG’s ambition is to use its experience of engaging people on the ground to build an offer and a youth focused brand that will be recognised beyond our current reach. The approach, already proven in Brent, can be replicated to promote a new way of collective working on social issues. It is rooted in the belief that the problems faced by people and communities are shared across the world and social issues are not just isolated to one geographical boundary; they impact everyone and so if the right formula can be found to help address these issues, everyone will win.

BANG has also developed an increasingly strong partnership with Brent Council around strategic and operational working with the Children and Young People’s directorate to meet young people’s needs and interests across a range of areas. Partnership working includes the development and delivery of programmes for children and families, as well as community development initiatives such as the current development of Children’s Centres into the Family Wellbeing Centres. 

Projects in development with Brent Council span:

• Grow – a project engaging young people in growing herbs and vegetables

• Youth Leadership with Brent Council Children and Families for Family Hub

• Early Intervention programmes for young people at risk of offending 

• Creative and Cultural programmes exploring identify and belonging

• Wellbeing and Mental Health

Main Areas of responsibility 

Administration  

• Organise project meetings, prepare meeting agendas, attend meetings and minute-taking, report writing, research 

Marketing 

• Develop overall marketing strategy

• Oversee social media handles for CEO/COO i.e., LinkedIn, Facebook, etc

• Contribute to BANG website and other channels 

• Produce content and copy, write articles/blogs on BANG for media platforms and channels

• Posting on BANG and external social media channels and websites

Business/Organisational Development and Fundraising 

• Develop and facilitate community and commercial partnerships 

• Build relationships with local groups (including schools, colleges, universities, youth clubs) 

• Active participation in proposal and bid writing. 

• Review documents and produce concise summaries. 

• Identify, organise and engage in relevant research related activities 

• Coordinate business development initiatives and projects 

• Oversee/manage fundraising activities, including donor funding efforts and crowdfunding 

Project and Task Management  

• Deputising when CEO is leading on projects

• Action planning and task management for projects, programmes and BANG strategies 

• Oversee the performance of staff reporting to ELT

• Develop detailed project plans to guide clients, staff members and project teams and revising based on changing needs and requirements 

• Identify and assign project tasks based on the skill sets, experience and strengths of staff members 

• Monitor project performance to ensure timely delivery 

General 

• Work with other members of staff as a team to ensure that the core services are covered. 

• Work in partnership with other agencies in order to meet development needs, project and organisation goals 

• Work to promote equal opportunities and equality of access. 

• Actively promote BANG and its activities 

• At all times to work within BANG’s policies around Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality, and all other employment and service policies and procedures. 

• Receive line management from the COO

• Observe the requirements of the Data Protection Act and Health and Safety legislation. 

• Attend and participate in team meetings and events. 

• Other duties as may be reasonably required

• Make a positive contribution towards supervisions, team meetings and development days. 

• Have a conscientious, professional approach to the role ensuring impeccable timekeeping, planning, record-keeping and effective communication across departments. 

• Undertake and refresh all mandatory and relevant training related to the post. 

• To work alongside The BEAT London radio to create a positive working environment and move the BANG Edutainment forward in a positive direction and in line with BANG’s Values, Mission, Aims and Objectives 

Please provide a statement explaining how you meet our critera for the role.

Early applications are encouraged, interviews will be taking place as we receive applications.

Volunteer Coordinator

Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank is at an exciting stage of development and we are looking for an experienced Volunteer Coordinator to invest in our existing team of volunteers and bring in new volunteers to help us reflect our community.

About the role

Our volunteers deliver 8 foodbank sessions a week across the borough, sort and pack in our warehouse, help with our data, drive our stock to centres, run collection events in the community, deliver to people’s homes and pick up donations. Volunteers are the heart of our organisation and we could not deliver our services without them. In 2022 we will be involving volunteers in our ambitious plans to tackle some of the wider poverty indicators that lead people to need Foodbank support.

We are looking for a candidate with experience of recruiting, selecting and training volunteers to join our team of 8 staff based at our centres across Hammersmith and Fulham. We are fortunate to have an existing, committed team of volunteers and a strong local profile, meaning you will be joining a charity who many people are keen to support and get involved with. We want you to help us create volunteer experiences that are professional, rewarding and have lasting impact. As a team we work hard, succeed and celebrate. If you feel you can add value and positivity to our organisation then apply as soon as you can.

Further details:

Location: Based at St Matthew’s Church, Wandsworth Bridge Road, London, SW6 2TX, with regular visits to other local Foodbank centres. Opportunity for some home working by arrangement.

Term: Indefinite contract; we have 2 years funding initially for this post, which is then subject to further funding.

Benefits: Competitive benefits including 33 days Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time staff).

Requirements: An Enhanced Criminal Records check is required for this role as we work with vulnerable people in society.

Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank is an Equal Opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We serve a diverse part of London and we would particularly welcome applications from residents of Hammersmith and Fulham.

Closing date for applications: 

This is set for 5pm on Wednesday 2nd February but we may bring this forward depending on the number of applications, so please do apply as soon as you can.

Strictly no agencies please.

About Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank: 

We are the Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank, an independent charity, and proud member of the Trussell Trust Foodbank Network, providing a range of essential services for people who need help in our community. Our mission is the prevention and relief from poverty. But we don’t ‘just’ provide food. We know that by the time someone comes to the Foodbank, there may be wider issues needing support; which is why we also offer professional advice through our partners at H&F Citizens Advice and H&F Law Centre. We offer free talking therapies, deliver Eat Well Spend Less Courses and run an art class and holiday clubs We believe in helping ‘the whole person’ when possible and aim to respond quickly to the needs we see around us.

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What’s great about working with children and young people?

It’s so many things, seeing young people develop skills, confidence and self-esteem… making friends… trying new things… developing resilience… establishing their own identity… achieving dreams and goals… reaching their potential!

You could be part of this.

We are looking for someone who can quickly establish rapport with children and young people and their families, and take the lead in arranging and delivering fun activities that challenge and inspire participants.  

You’ll join an established team working with vulnerable children and young people aged 8-19 years, delivering a programme of late afternoon activities, Saturday clubs and school holiday trips and events.

You will build the programme for your area; planning, organising and risk assessing activities that match the interests and needs of the young people, supporting personal development, independence and community engagement. You’ll then lead the activities, working alongside colleagues and volunteers to support the young people to participate, interact and make choice and decisions together.

You’ll be allocated an existing caseload of children and young people with disabilities, and will take on new referrals, working with participants and their families to create appropriate care plans. You will need to keep excellent records and maintain regular communication with families.

We want to reach more young people, so there will be opportunities to promote the service by visiting schools and community groups, and to develop wider networks.

This is a full-time role to include Saturdays, with flexibility on the other days and hours to be worked. The role covers West Kent so you must have your own car. We have several offices across the area, so base is flexible.

What’s great about working with children and young people?

It’s so many things, seeing young people develop skills, confidence and self-esteem… making friends… trying new things… developing resilience… establishing their own identity… achieving dreams and goals… reaching their potential!

You could be part of this.

We are looking for someone who can quickly establish rapport with children and young people and their families, and take the lead in arranging and delivering fun activities that challenge and inspire participants.  

You’ll join an established team working with vulnerable children and young people aged 8-19 years, delivering a programme of late afternoon activities, Saturday clubs and school holiday trips and events.

You will build the programme for your area; planning, organising and risk assessing activities that match the interests and needs of the young people, supporting personal development, independence and community engagement. You’ll then lead the activities, working alongside colleagues and volunteers to support the young people to participate, interact and make choice and decisions together.

You’ll be allocated an existing caseload of children and young people with disabilities, and will take on new referrals, working with participants and their families to create appropriate care plans. You will need to keep excellent records and maintain regular communication with families.

We want to reach more young people, so there will be opportunities to promote the service by visiting schools and community groups, and to develop wider networks.

This is a full-time role to include Saturdays, with flexibility on the other days and hours to be worked. The role covers North Kent so you must have your own car. We have several offices across the area, so base is flexible.

To ensure that Merstham Community Facility Trust (MCFT) is able to maximise the hiring of its rooms to local people, groups, providers and businesses such that the income generated enables the charity to meet its core costs.

MCFT was started by a small group of local people who wanted to make their community a safer, happier, and better place. Fourteen years later it has grown to become an organisation that delivers a multitude of projects that support, connect, and empower the community.

MCFT seeks to provide opportunity, access, and services to all within our local community, in responsive and inclusive ways.

MCFT is based at The Merstham Hub a great purpose-built community building that we share with the Council’s Library, the Merstham Mix (a community café) and the YMCA. MCFT is a place that thrives on community spirit and has a team of warm, friendly, and dedicated staff and volunteers.

We have a wide range of activities and services and enable a wide range of other organisations and people to bring their services to the community. This includes our Community Fridge, a Food Club, a Community Allotment, Repair Café, IT Buddies and even a Trishaw!

Over the last year MCFT has been rebranded, resulting in a new website, logo and Instagram page. We are looking for someone to capitalise on the opportunity this presents and be our Hub Promoter. This role will aim to increase the number of bookings at The Merstham Hub, through building strong relationships with the regular hirers and developing creative ways of promoting the space. In addition to room bookings there will also be several exciting community events throughout the year to help promote.

We are looking for someone who has strong relationship building, communication and organisational skills to play a key role in the development and impact of MCFT.

Applicants must provide a Supporting Statement, which addresses the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification.

Dear Candiate,

For over 40 years, The ClementJames Centre has been offering local people the skills, knowledge, opportunities and support they need to achieve their potential. We have come a long way since our founding days – from a straightforward homework club to a well-established community support charity, transforming the lives of close to 3,000 people each year. Our dedicated staff team is essential to the success of everything we do. Together, we work towards a fairer society where everyone is empowered to release their potential and live fulfilled lives. Working at The ClementJames Centre you will be at the forefront of positive social change, helping local children and adults to grow and succeed.

The Community Hub is a large team delivering a variety of programmes with a wide-ranging reach. To build capacity within the team, now and for the future, we are introducing two Community Hub Manager roles who will each line manage half the team and take strategic responsibility for two of the programmes, as well as having an additional organisational-wide responsibility. If you believe that everyone should have the opportunity to release their potential and live fulfilled lives and you would like to join a dynamic, innovative organisation, then The ClementJames Centre could be the perfect career choice for you.

Hannah Starr

Interim Chief Executive

Our vision is to ‘improve lives, enhance communities’ and aim to ‘make a positive difference for all through sport, physical activity and learning’. We have developed a strong track record of delivering high quality community-based initiatives and services.

Our work focuses on three priority areas: Health & Wellbeing, Learning & Skills, and Social Inclusion, alongside a core theme of work in Football and Sports Development. These are all underpinned by our promise to deliver accessible opportunities.

Summary of your role:

Do you have a person-centred approach and passionate about ensuring safeguarding is at the heart of what you and the Trust do?

You will be the recognised point of contact for Trust safeguarding matters and will provide support, guidance, and advice to colleagues to protect the welfare of children and adults at risk.

You will be a team player who will be part of a joint Club and Trust safeguarding team and will work closely on a day-to-day basis with both the Club’s Head of Safeguarding and Safeguarding Officer to provide best practice in safeguarding.

Your key responsibilities, but not limited to:

• To drive the strategic direction of the Trust’s safeguarding provision, ensuring that it meets all statutory obligations and football authority requirements, such as inspections and audits.
• To ensure that safeguarding is embedded into the culture of the Trust.
• To work collaboratively with internal club safeguarding personnel, as well as externally with statutory bodies/agencies.
• To ensure the Trust’s safeguarding policies, procedures and processes reflect best practice and are regularly reviewed, updated, and communicated to colleagues.
• To manage safeguarding risks and work closely with the HR Manager to implement safer recruitment and induction practices.
• To manage the Trust’s online safeguarding system (CPOMs), ensuring that all incidents and cases are continually monitored, updated, and dealt with in a professional manner.
• To manage the Trusts Designated Safeguarding Officers (DSO’s) / Safeguarding Champions and provide support, advice, guidance, and supervision to colleagues.
• To organise safeguarding training for colleagues, Trustees, and volunteers, in line with their roles, responsibilities and engagement levels with children and/or adults at risk.

You Must Have:

• A relevant and recognised professional safeguarding qualification and/or verified equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Current and relevant safeguarding training.
• Able to demonstrate experience of effective case management and investigating safeguarding concerns, disclosures, allegations, and incidents.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current legislation, guidance, and best practice in safeguarding.
• Demonstrate experience of implementing effective safeguarding policies, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrate experience of working with statutory agencies and safeguarding partners.
• Knowledge and understanding of the relevant DBS checks to undertake on specific roles and experience of conducting checks.
• An understanding of safeguarding issues across the community and sports sectors.
• Good IT skills using Microsoft packages and experience using case-management systems (such as CPOMS) to keep clear and comprehensive reports and records of incidents.
• A person-centred approach, understanding the rights, needs and best interests of children and adults at risk, as well as the support, guidance and advice colleagues require.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills to enhance working relationships both internally and externally.
• Calm temperament with experience of working under pressure, meeting deadlines and prioritising workload.
• Self-motivated with a positive, solution focused attitude.
• A role model in terms of your conduct, skills, and knowledge.
• Able to deal with sensitive and confidential matters in a professional manner.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
• A flexible approach to work and be able to work unsociable hours including evenings and weekends.

You would ideally have, but not vital:

• Safeguarding Tutor/Training Qualification.
• Safer Recruitment training.
• Mental Health First Aid Certificate
• Knowledge and experience around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• A good understanding of the key youth, community, and adult services in the areas in which the Trust works.

What is in it for you?

• Chance to join an award-winning charity and work alongside colleagues who are determined to utilise the positive power of sport, physical activity and learning for social good.
• Friendly working environment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Investors in People accreditation
• Opportunity to benefit from a range of training and development opportunities
• Free gym usage at our two Community Centres
• Flexible working environment
• 25 days of Annual Leave entitlement plus bank holiday’s
• Trust pension scheme

Equal Opportunities:

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more wide-ranging we are, the better our work will be.

We are committed to Safeguarding children and adults at risk. The necessary Disclosure and Barring Service check will apply to this post.

Our vision is to ‘improve lives, enhance communities’ and aim to ‘make a positive difference for all through sport, physical activity and learning’. We have developed a strong track record of delivering high quality community-based initiatives and services.

Our work focuses on three priority areas: Health & Wellbeing, Learning & Skills, and Social Inclusion, alongside a core theme of work in Football and Sports Development. These are all underpinned by our promise to deliver accessible opportunities.

Summary of your role:

You will work alongside and support the Project Manager (NCS) to help manage the programme, develop strong and meaningful partnerships with a range of stakeholders, and oversee the delivery in Watford, Three Rivers, Hillingdon, and Harrow.

You will help coordinate and implement the Trust’s NCS offer with the responsibility of the day-to-day running and delivery of the programme including residentials and key contractual components.

In addition, you will support the delivery of other learning and skills-based programmes whilst working closely with members of the team, to develop and run new projects, activities, and events, as and when appropriate.

Your key responsibilities, but not limited to:

• To help plan, organise and run aspects of NCS delivery.
• You will be responsible for the recruitment of young people to the NCS programme.
• You will be responsible for the planning and delivery of recruitment and ‘keeping warm’ activities in order to achieve high ‘turn up’ rates.
• You will be responsible for arranging and delivering exciting and challenging activities to engage young people throughout the programme.
• To help ensure that all young people have a positive experience.
• To help support a range of partners such as local and national charities, local volunteer centres and community groups through the running of social action projects, to maximise the impact of the NCS programme.
• To market and promote NCS within a variety of community settings including schools and colleges.
• Provide opportunities for participants to reflect and evaluate their experience and capture this evidence via reports, case studies and testimonies.
• Attend relevant training and review events as and when required.
• Ensure that the Health and Safety, Safeguarding and other relevant policies are implemented and adhered to throughout the programme
• Undertake any other relevant duties related to the further development, promotion, and sustainability of the programme.
• To help develop and grow NCS within the Trust and other regions

You Must Have:

• A proven track record of developing and managing projects in the public, private or voluntary sectors such as youth and community work, teaching, social work, or management.
• Experience of working with young people (16-25 years) and their families/guardians, particularly those young people identified as vulnerable or as having complex needs within a community setting.
• Experience of managing and overseeing matters of safeguarding including identification and reporting of child protection concerns, risk, and data management.
• Experience of working on own initiative to an agreed action plan and effectively monitoring service quality standards and performance.
• Experience of working in a multi-agency environment and the proven ability to develop effective working relationships with other professionals/organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate and demonstrate an equal opportunities perspective in all areas of work, including race, disability, sexual orientation, and gender.
• Experience of managing casual staff and/or volunteers.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills to enhance working relationships.
• Calm temperament with experience of working under pressure.
• Self-motivated with a positive, solution focused attitude.
• Proficient IT skills using Microsoft and data management systems, to write reports, case studies, presentations, and collection of data.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
• Have a flexible approach to work and be able to work unsociable hours (including evenings and weekends) and able to lead on residential programmes throughout the delivery seasons.

Ideally Have:

• Hold as a minimum - Statutory and Mandatory Safeguarding Children and Young People Level 3
• Experience of planning and delivering the National Citizen Service (NCS) or equivalent

What is in it for you?

• Chance to join an award-winning charity and work alongside colleagues who are determined to utilise the positive power of sport, physical activity and learning for social good.
• Friendly working environment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Investors in People accreditation
• Opportunity to benefit from a range of training and development opportunities
• Free gym usage at our two Community Centres
• Flexible working environment
• 25 days of Annual Leave entitlement plus bank holiday’s
• Trust pension scheme

Equal Opportunities:

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more wide-ranging we are, the better our work will be.

We are committed to Safeguarding children and adults at risk. The necessary Disclosure and Barring Service check will apply to this post.

Department: Watford FC Community Sports and Education Trust

Reporting to: HR Manager

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £21,428 – £28,928 Dependent on Experience

Location: Vicarage Road Stadium, Vicarage Road

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 6th February 2022

Interview Date: Wednesday 16th February 2022

Our vision is to ‘improve lives, enhance communities’ and aim to ‘make a positive difference for all through sport, physical activity and learning’. We have developed a strong track record of delivering high quality community-based initiatives and services.

Our work focuses on three priority areas: Health & Wellbeing, Learning & Skills, and Social Inclusion, alongside a core theme of work in Football and Sports Development. These are all underpinned by our promise to deliver accessible opportunities.

Summary of your role:

Are you a team player who is passionate about providing a high-quality service to customers and is proud to give business support to colleagues and volunteers at a well-respected and dynamic charity? 

You will provide comprehensive and professional support, ensuring that the Trust is able to continue to make a positive difference for all through sport, physical activity and learning.

Your key responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Being the first point of contact for customers, dealing with general email enquiries, phone calls, resolve issues relating to website bookings, etc.
• Provide support and supervision for new and existing volunteers to ensure they are matched to appropriate opportunities and feel valued and engaged.
• Provide a range of support services to colleagues across the Trust, such as helping with audits and assist with data inputting.
• Provide support and guidance to colleagues regarding the use of existing and new IT systems/software.
• Maintain asset registers relating to IT, mobile phones and sports equipment/kit.
• Coordinate the diary and service/maintenance requirements of the Trust’s vehicles (van/mini buses).
• Provide specific administrative support to the Finance Manager and Officer.  
• Provide general administration support to the HR Manager.  

You Must Have:

• Experience in a business administration role, providing high quality support services.
• Experience in using Administration systems and handling personal data confidentially, in line with GDPR regulations.
• Good working knowledge of organisational processes and procedures.
• Experience of working under pressure, meeting deadlines and prioritising workload.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills to enhance working relationships both internally and externally.
• Good IT skills using Microsoft packages, and data management systems.
• Show initiative, problem solve and be confident offering new ideas to develop the organisation.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks.

You would ideally have, but not vital:

• A relevant accredited qualification in business administration/customer service.
• Knowledge and experience around Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Safeguarding

What is in it for you?

• Chance to join an award-winning charity and work alongside a high-quality delivery team, determined to use the positive power of sport, physical activity and learning for social good.
• Friendly working environment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Investors in People accreditation
• Opportunity to benefit from a range of training and development opportunities.
• Free gym usage at our two Community Centres.
• Flexible working environment.
• 25 days of Annual Leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Trust pension scheme.

Equal Opportunities:

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more wide-ranging we are, the better our work will be.

We are committed to Safeguarding children and adults at risk. The necessary Disclosure and Barring Service check will apply to this post.

Are you passionate about developing people through a high-quality learning and development programme enabling them to reach their full potential?

You will create a range of learning and development solutions to help develop our people’s ‘Learning Pathways’ to support their career progression, enhancing management, leadership skills and expertise across the Trust.

Your key responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Work closely with colleagues to identify current and future learning and development needs to devise and implement an action plan.
• Source internal and external training and manage the delivery of learning and development programmes.
• Support the development of the Trust’s learning and development strategy; Conduct a review of management and leadership skills to inform the creation of a management training pathway.
• Be the Trust’s lead regarding the apprenticeship levy and the opportunities which it presents for the Trust to utilise the levy to support colleagues learning/development and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Manage the Trust’s graduate/internship placements, from initial communication to ongoing supervision. 
• Regularly update and communicate to colleagues the learning and development opportunities available via the training directory.

You Must Have:

• Relevant experience in the field of learning and development.
• Good working knowledge of training and development solutions.
• An awareness of individual learning styles and the importance of catering for these when providing learning and development opportunities.
• Ability to identify training needs, develop and implement training strategies and evaluate learning outcomes.
• Ability to source and create bespoke and innovative learning and development opportunities based on the needs of the Trust.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively to build and facilitate strong internal relationships.
• Able to work under pressure, prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks.
• Good organisational, planning and time management skills.

Ideally Have:

• CIPD Qualified
• Knowledge and experience around Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Safeguarding

What is in it for you?

• Chance to join an award-winning charity and work alongside a high-quality delivery team, determined to use the positive power of sport, physical activity and learning for social good.
• Friendly working environment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Investors in People accreditation
• Opportunity to benefit from a range of training and development opportunities.
• Free gym usage at our two Community Centres.
• Flexible working environment.
• 25 days of Annual Leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Trust pension scheme.

Equal Opportunities:

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more wide-ranging we are, the better our work will be.

We are committed to Safeguarding children and adults at risk. The necessary Disclosure and Barring Service check will apply to this post.