Workforce Development Coordinator

Workforce Development Coordinator

Salary: £20,057 - £26,916

Location: East of England

Purpose of job

To deliver the workforce elements of the Sport England funded Core Markets programme, “Active New Communities” against an agreed delivery plan. The post holder will build and maintain strong working relationships with project partners specifically supporting the organisations and communities in which the paid and volunteer, sport and community workforce will be operating.

Principal Duties

To successfully deliver the workforce development elements of the Sport England Core Markets project against an agreed delivery plan, specifically the recruitment and development of people into roles (paid or voluntary) which contribute to the sport and physical activity offer in the new communities.
To secure resources, specifically successful grant applications and establishing bursaries, to support the development of the workforce to deliver new activities in the new communities.
To build an understanding of local sport and physical activity needs, and interest in becoming part of the local workforce, based on partnership and particularly community engagement.
To build and maintain strong working relationships with partners working in the new communities especially Local Authority Community Development Workers, the Housing Associations, Developers, the new Schools and formal and informal community groups as they are formed.
To work with the variety of other local delivery partners interested in working with the new communities to support their engagement with the core market to support continued participation in sport and physical activity with a focus on the delivery of increased quantity and quality of provision based on identified need.
To work with key agencies responsible for the delivery of workforce development programmes (for example formal coach education course to small business development programmes) to deliver activity in the new communities or enable access to appropriate opportunities by those keen to work in the new communities.
To advocate the aims and objectives of the Active New Communities programme, building an understanding of the barriers to participation in sport and physical activity in new communities and developing strategies and resources to support work in other new communities.
To support the development and implementation of marketing and communications plans, especially the effective use of social media and local communications tools as they evolve in the new communities
To ensure all resources and information are used effectively and in compliance with appropriate guidelines, and to support the achievement of targets and completion of internal and external monitoring and evaluation and project reporting
To support the development of cross-project working, team building and business development and continuous improvement work
To support the promotion of quality standards in sport in particular equity and safeguarding.
To perform any other duties and tasks which are appropriate to this role and commensurate with the grading of the post

Person Specifications

An up-to-date knowledge of sport and physical activity agendas and programmes
An understanding of workforce related aspects of sport and physical activity provision
An understanding of the value of insight and customer/community engagement in supporting the delivery of sport and physical activity programmes
Proven ability to work methodically, record progress and monitor impact
Good organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Strong project management skills with a proven ability to plan, manage and report against projects and budgets
Ability to work to targets and agreed timescales
Good leading and influencing skills
Ability to engage people and build successful, focused partnerships
Well developed interpersonal skills, ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Proactive attitude with a strong drive and enthusiasm
Commitment to providing a good level of service to partners and customers
Excellent written and oral communications skills with attention to detail
Commitment to the principles of equity and safeguarding children and young people and vulnerable adults in sport and the achievement of quality standards and continuous improvement
All round ability to use IT systems, tools and software.
Genuine interest in sport and an understanding of the contribution that sport and physical activity can make to people’s lives and a demonstrable desire to support this
Commitment to continuous professional development and personal improvement
Ability and willingness to work unsocial hours regularly and to travel where required
A good understanding of leading, instructing and coaching sport and physical activity (and perhaps holding a current NGB sports coaching or NQF Physical Activity qualification with current Appointed Persons First Aid and Safeguarding qualifications)
Commitment to Living Sport’s Purpose and Values Living Sport’s purpose is to inspire everyone to lead healthy lives by increasing and improving opportunities to participate in sport and physical activity

Values

Passionate about what we do
Striving for excellence
Making a positive impact

Special Conditions

There will be frequent requirement to work unsocial hours (evenings and weekends) and for travel around the partnership area and further afield which will necessitate the postholder having a current valid driving licence and access to a car available for work purposes with business cover insurance. There is the opportunity for the postholder to work regularly from offices in the new communities in which the project is based, and from partner offices local to these.

This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within Living Sport

How to apply

A full Job Description and an Application Form Job Applicant Privacy Notice

more job information: Core Market Project Plan Summary

For an informal conversation about this role please contact Simon Fairhall, Chief Executive, Living Sport simon.fairhall@livingsport.co.uk 07767 390516

Please send completed application forms to Sarah Bateman, Operations ManagerSarah.bateman@livingsport.co.uk

Closing date for applications is 12 noon Wednesday 30 May 2018

Interviews will take place in the week beginning 4 June 2018