Overview of the role Working as part of the Social Inclusion Team, the role will Coordinate Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation’s Premier League Kicks Programme. The role will coordinate the planning and delivery of a high-quality, engaging and supportive Premier League Kicks programme for young people aged 8–18. This includes supporting and developing coaches and youth workers, quality assuring delivery across all sessions and venues, and collaborating with partner agencies to ensure a safe, inclusive and consistent offer that meets local need, achieves programme outcomes and delivers against agreed KPIs. At Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation, we are committed to living and embedding our core values (quality, inspire, teamwork, inclusion and honesty and integrity), in how we deliver our activity and interact with our partners and colleagues. Job Description Coordinate and manage the delivery of the Premier League Kicks Programme including developing and rolling out a delivery plan to meet local needs. Build strong relationships with a range of local and national partners. Deliver the Premier League Kicks Programme to the highest possible standard, ensuring young people receive an excellent experience. Deliver sport and physical activity sessions and other related activities (e.g. workshops, social action, competitions, player visits) in line with the delivery plan. Promote an inclusive approach to youth engagement, providing opportunities for all young people to engage. Quality assures the provision/services delivered. To undertake appropriate administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of projects. Manage, develop, and supervise a cohort of coaches and related staff. Develop a knowledge of all opportunities for young people in the community and signpost accordingly. Manage programme budget with support from the Social Inclusion Manager. Ensure all programme data collection, monitoring and evaluation of the programme is completed to a high standard and within identified deadlines. Working with the Data and Impact Coordinator, review and analyse data and outcomes to ensure delivery is on track and to best communicate the impact including leading on regular data collection, monitoring and evaluation of all delivery, completing monitoring reports to a high standard and within identified deadlines. Follow and embed GDPR requirements across the programme and staff. Complete all Premier League Kicks monitoring reports and report on progress against KPIs. Demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, including adapting resources and engagements to ensure equal opportunities for all. Consult with the Designated Safeguarding Officer to understand and support the complex safeguarding and risk requirements of delivery. Consult with the Health and Safety Officer to understand and support the health and safety needs and risk assessments of delivery. Promote the vision, mission and core values of Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation. Interview Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Due to high application volumes, we regret that we cannot provide feedback to those who are not shortlisted. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Liam Watson (Social Inclusion Manager 07523697276 [email protected] Assessment Applications are assessed against the ‘essential’ and ‘desirable’ criteria for the role, as set out on the person specification. Please ensure, therefore, that your application fully reflects how you meet these criteria. Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We welcome applications from disabled candidates. We are also seeking to diversify our workforce, particularly by gender and ethnicity. About The Candidate Personal Specification Essential Desirable Experience Experience of project and/or people management Experience of working in the voluntary, community, education and/or sports sector Experience of using data to measure impact and to guide decision making Experience of using data management systems Qualifications A good standard of general education including high level literacy and numeracy skills Level 2/3 Youth Work Qualification or willingness to work towards Level 1 or above Sports Coaching Qualification from a recognised National Governing Body (e.g. FA Introduction to Football/UEFA C Licence) or willingness to work towards Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate or willing to work towards Emergency First Aid Certificate or willing to work towards Trauma-Informed Practice Training or willingness to work towards FA Safeguarding Children Course or willingness to work towards Creating Safe Spaces Training Level 2 Team Leader or equivalent Specific Skills and Knowledge Excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding Ability to form strong and effective working relationships Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to adapt to a range of audiences Ability to work creatively, brining ideas to life Knowledge of Premier League Kicks Additional Requirements A flexible approach to working hours to include evening and weekend work and ability to work/visit a variety of locations other than immediate workplace on a regular basis Ability and willingness to travel regularly within the Tees Valley Be eligible to work in the UK A satisfactory enhanced DBS check will need to be completed A valid driving licence, with access to own transport including business insurance and willingness to travel regularly within the Tees Valley About The Club Additional Information Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Alongside Middlesbrough Football Club, we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion as highlighted by our RiversideBySide initiative. Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation is a place where inclusion is a core value and where everyone can be themselves in an environment where they feel safe and included, including being a Disability Confident Leader. Safeguarding Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation and Middlesbrough Football Club are fully committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people, young players, and Adults at Risk. Promoting safeguarding and welfare of participants and staff is everyone’s responsibility and staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. As part of Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation’s commitment to safeguarding, any successful applicant, who will be working in regulated activity, will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check or an enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will not be able to start working for Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation until the DBS check has been completed. Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation will also seek the successful candidate's consent for obtaining two written references and to ask for documentary proof of qualifications and right to work in the UK. Any offer of employment will be conditional on these being satisfactory. Once in post, all new staff will receive a comprehensive safeguarding induction from our Designated Safeguarding Officer, as well as ongoing safeguarding training.