Person Specification (co-ord) | September 2017
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS / Essential/ Desirable / Assessed- Experience of working in the field of community development, sport development or the voluntary sector.
- Knowledge and experience of behaviour change techniques
- Experience of community engagement with people of all ages and backgrounds in formal and informal settings.
- Experience of working collaboratively to build communities based on defined needs
- Knowledge of asset based community development approaches
- Understanding of the local, regional and national plans and strategies relating to physical activity and health.
- Knowledge and experience of monitoring and evaluation procedures.
- Knowledge and experience of analysing local and national data
RELATIONS WITH PEOPLE
- Experience of developing productive partnerships built on shared purpose
- Ability to build positive working relationships with individuals and partner organisations across the system includingpolicy makers, community groups and leaders.
- Ability to enable others to lead in their setting - connecting and mobilising people and organisations in their network.
- Ability to adapt leadership behaviours according to the circumstances
- Strong listening skills, empathy and compassion
- Ability to facilitate challenging conversations whilst maintaining good relationships
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
INITIATIVE AND INDEPENDENT ACTION
- Highly motivated, independent worker and ability to generate personal workload. Have the capacity to effectively organise and prioritise.
- Be able to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality.
- Ability to reflect on own behaviour and experience in order to inform future actions
- Ability to develop systems and procedures to identify and achieve desired outcomes of a project.
- Ability to carry out the duties in accordance with Equal Opportunities Policies and other standard working practices.
- Willingness to work unsociable hours.
CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION
1.Develop new approaches to increasing levels of physical activity and inspire others. / E / Application/Interview/ Presentation task
2. Take an innovative approach to community engagement and marketing and promotion, using web based, social media and print based media. / E / Application/Interview
QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant degree or work experience
- First Aid Qualification
- Hold a full driving license and can use own car for business purposes
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