Overview
Active Through Football Programme Manager – Argyle Community Trust
Location: Plymouth
Area: Plymouth
Start Date: January 2022, earlier if possible
Closing date for applications: 29th October 2021
Salary: Competitive plus benefits
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 40 per week; evening and weekend work is required
This post is open to Internal and External Applicants. The post holder will manage and implement the Active Through Football project and lead a team of local deliverers within the Health and Well-being portfolio.
Reporting to: Health Manager and Business Manager
Employer: Argyle Community Trust is an equal opportunities employer and promotes safeguarding and welfare of participants. Enhanced DBS checks are required prior to employment.
Application: Please complete the online application form and upload a covering letter and/or CV outlining your interest.
Responsibilities
Management Duties
* Lead the management and delivery of the Active Through Football project across four targeted Plymouth communities.
* Manage project staff, the Project Advisory Board, and hyper-local resident groups to ensure deliverables are achieved.
* Maintain the Active Through Football Delivery Plan and report progress to CEO, national funders, and stakeholders.
* Oversee monitoring and evaluation as requested by ACT and funders.
* Coordinate monthly project meetings with the Project Board and local steering groups; participate in national training events and city-wide activities as appropriate.
* Ensure delivery of a high-quality sport, physical activity, and learning programme aligned with city strategies and policies.
* Develop training for Behaviour Change Officers and Delivery Staff to ensure competence and confidence.
* Build and manage partnerships to embed external development opportunities into the programme.
* Adhere to Health & Safety and Safeguarding procedures; liaise with the Designated Safeguarding Officer; create and manage risk assessments.
* Collaborate with Public Health, County Sport Partnership, County FA, and Local Authorities to align with wider strategies.
* Support recruitment timelines with the MarComms Team; ensure recruitment events are delivered and engagement remains strong.
* Secure additional match-funding or in-kind support to increase output and sustainability.
* Engage local communities to improve engagement in sport and health initiatives; address barriers to participation.
* Manage budgets and ensure delivery against project plans and KPIs.
* Oversee transition from free to participant-paid sessions and manage hardship fund where applicable.
* Other project management duties as required to support the Trust.
Development Duties
* Develop learning resources for informal health, well-being and diet education.
* Develop retention and incentives packages to encourage sustained engagement over the 5-year period.
* Develop a volunteers programme and hyper-local networks; organise community events.
* Train staff and build strong stakeholder relationships to maximise impact.
* Deliver CPD events to Trust staff.
Other Duties
* Collaborate with other ACT Managers; participate in regular management meetings.
* Quality assure Active Through Football sessions, recruitment events, and wider ACT work.
* Identify and apply for funding to support Active Through Football and other health provisions.
* Complete office and administrative duties in line with GDPR and IT policies.
* Organise special events; support match day hosting for partners when required.
* Monitor and evaluate sessions and adapt delivery; feed monitoring and evaluation into the Impact Team.
* Support progression and opportunities in sport for participants, including volunteering or other activities.
Full Job Description and Application Link: online form and covering letter/CV submission details included in original posting.
Qualifications and Skills
The candidate should have:
* In-depth knowledge of health, well-being and behaviour change processes.
* Experience in managing and delivering health, well-being and exercise interventions across diverse settings (sports centres, workplaces, community settings for adults).
* Insight into football development and sport-for-development approaches.
* Experience in managing delivery staff and relationships with local and national stakeholders.
* Awareness of alignment between Active Through Football and wider public health objectives.
* Budget management experience; ability to fundraise and deliver community projects against KPIs.
* Strong community engagement and ability to engage hard-to-reach groups.
* Understanding of barriers to participation and ability to inspire re-engagement with sport and health activities.
* Knowledge of safeguarding and safety practices; willingness to undergo enhanced DBS checks.
Benefits and Additional Information
Argyle Community Trust is an equal opportunities employer and prioritises safeguarding and welfare of participants. The role requires DBS checks and adherence to Trust policies.
How to Apply
If you can meet the specifications and would like to be considered for the role, please complete the online application form and upload a covering letter and/or CV outlining why you would like to be considered for the post. The link is provided in the original job posting.
Note
This posting includes references to dates and statuses that may be outdated. Please verify with Argyle Community Trust for the current opening status.
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