Key Responsibilities Lead delivery aligned to strategic & operational objectives:
• Support the Chief Executive to implement and continuously evaluate strategic priorities whilst meeting internal and external reporting requirements.
• Ensure that the delivery objectives and standards of performance are not only understood but delivered against by the delivery team.
• Ensure systems, policies and practices reflect best practice and are consistent with the organisations values.
• Provide high quality operational reports to Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.
• Play a full and effective part in the organisation’s senior leadership team. Oversee the day-to-day operations across the organisations core delivery functions:
• Lead on project management and support the delivery team across the organisations core functions – Sport, Events, Youth Engagement and Workforce.
• Lead on the creation of programme timelines across these functions, ensuring they are planned, delivered, reviewed and are underpinned by effective logistical planning and implementation.
• Ensure appropriate operational and assurance control systems are in place and managed.
• Manage internal team meetings and ensure that communication between the team is effective, identifying opportunities for different workstreams or programmes to share resource and maximise delivery/engagement opportunities.
• Play a central role in communications between the delivery team and other team members at LYG. Oversee the sport development and events programme:
• Provide leadership and oversight for the London Youth Games sport development & event portfolio.
• Oversee effective project management plans are in place, including milestone tracking, risk management, communication/branding, logistics, health and safety, venue/facility operations and supplier management.
• Support the development of the competition and entry management system – Playwaze – exploring ways to maximise engagement with stakeholders. • Oversee departmental budgets and ensure all events are delivered within budget, with regular reconciliation and reforecasting.
• Explore & develop new inspiring events and activities, both face-to-face and digitally to increase engagement and participation of young people from a variety of backgrounds. August 2022 Oversee the youth engagement and workforce development programme:
• Ensure strong communication between the sport/events teams and workforce development to create a comprehensive programme of volunteer and youth engagement opportunities.
• Oversee the development and expansion of the LYG33 programme, enhancing opportunities for young Londoners to learn and develop their skills through sport.
• Oversee the growth and development of the GamesForce programme, engaging new volunteers that represent the diversity of London. Work closely with the CEO on stakeholder relationships and exploring new partnerships:
• Maintain, develop, and expand relationships with delivery partners and other organisations that are focused on youth sport and engagement, leading to resource efficient delivery.
• Facilitate the growth and development of the LYG programme by building positive relationships with key stakeholders, utilising consultation, and change management processes to maximise engagement.
• Lead on the calendar of stakeholder events for the Open/Borough Games with Borough Team Organisers (Sport Development Officers within Local Authorities)
