Post Title: Activator - BME Communities

Job Description

Post Title: Activator - BME Communities

Location: West Yorkshire - Leeds

Salary: £17,333 - £19,317 per annum (plus pension contribution) (plus travel

expenses and pension contribution, annual salary increase pending)

POSITION SUMMARY

This post is subject to the availability of external funding without which the purpose of employment does not exist.

PURPOSE OF POST

To deliver specific running outcomes related to the Leeds core cities project; with

responsibility for a geographical area and working with target participant groups. To increase

participation in running of participants aged 14+ through the delivery of co-ordinated sport

and physical activity programmes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Help identify gaps in local provision and develop local development plans to ensure

there are opportunities to participate for the local population

Support the development of Leeds Core Cities projects through engaging target markets such as disability, BME women and girls.

Communicate effectively in formal and informal situations with a range of partners by a variety of means.

Assist with the development of marketing and promotional materials appropriate to the individuals/groups worked with.

Work with colleagues and partners to support funding applications and action plans to attract additional funding or sponsorship.

Assist and undertake administrative tasks as required to effectively monitor, evaluate and deliver sports and activity programmes.

Develop a volunteer base to deliver sustainable projects to increase participation.

Provide reports on the development of the projects and identify possible changes to continue to increase participation.

Ability to inspire and attract new participants through events, taster sessions and

meetings

1.10 Travel to venues within Leeds areas to meet the needs of the organisation.

1.11 Assist in the identification and undertaking of his/her own training and development

requirements in accordance with the appropriate organisation employee development scheme.

1.12 To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be

determined by the post holder's supervisor from time to time, in consultation with the post holder.

1.13 The post holder's duties must at all times be carried out in compliance with WYSport

policy and procedure including Safeguarding and Equality procedures.

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Yorkshire Sport Foundation Sport covering the activities of the County Sports Partnerships of SY Sport and WY Sport

Registered address: Nepshaw Lane South, Morley, Leeds, LS27 7JQ

Tel: 0330 20 20 280 | Email:

Registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales: 7633990

Registered charity in England Wales: 1143654

Responsible To: Leeds NGB Project Lead and WYS Development Manager

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Yorkshire Sport Foundation Sport covering the activities of the County Sports Partnerships of SY Sport and WY Sport

Registered address: Nepshaw Lane South, Morley, Leeds, LS27 7JQ

Tel: 0330 20 20 280 | Email:

Registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales: 7633990

Registered charity in England Wales: 1143654

EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATION POST TITLE: Activator - BME Communities

CRITERIA HOW IDENTIFIED RANK

Experience of sports or community development in a public, private or voluntary capacity Application Form / Interview A

Experience in implementing and delivering sustainable sports initiatives / plans Application Form / Interview A

RELEVANT Experience in creating and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders, partners Application Form / Interview A

EXPERIENCE and customers

EDUCATION AND

TRAINING

ATTAINMENTS

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Experience of project coordination.

Experience in event organisation

Experience of recruiting and managing volunteers

Educated to degree level or equivalent, or ability to work at this level

UKCC Level 2 qualifications (or equivalent)

First aid at work

Application Form / Interview

Application Form / Interview Application Form / Interview

Application Form

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GENERAL AND

SPECIAL

KNOWLEDGE

SKILLS AND

ABILITIES

ANY ADDITIONAL

FACTORS

 Understanding of National Governing Body work

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with

people at all levels.

 Ability to lead and motivate others. Good written and oral skills.

Be able to work efficiently on own initiative, under pressure and maintain a high standard

of work.

 Computer literate in a variety of software packages.

 Must be able and willing to work unsocial hours including regular evenings and occasional

weekends.

 Current full driving licence or ability to travel around Leeds, West Yorkshire effectively.

 Subscribe to the values of West Yorkshire Sport & Leeds City Council

Application Form / Interview

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Application Form / Interview

Application Form / Interview Application Form / Interview

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Please make sure that you demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements of the job by giving clear, concise examples of how you meet each criteria on your application form. The letters A, B and C in the "Rank" column refer to the importance we will give your

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Yorkshire Sport Foundation Sport covering the activities of the County Sports Partnerships of SY Sport and WY Sport

Registered address: Nepshaw Lane South, Morley, Leeds, LS27 7JQ

Tel: 0330 20 20 280 | Email:

Registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales: 7633990

Registered charity in England Wales: 1143654

answers when we read your applications. You must have all the A's on day one to be able to do the job, you need to have all the B's to

do the job, but they could be learnt during the induction, and if you have any C criteria this would be an additional bonus.

We recognise and welcome our responsibility to remove any barriers in our Recruitment and Selection process for disabled people. We have tried to do this, but if you have a disability and identify any barriers in the job description or employee specification, please tell us of these in your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the job wherever possible and it would help us to know your needs in order to do this.

Where criteria are to be identified through the "Interview Process", this may involve written exercises, group discussions, presentations etc.

Yorkshire Sport Foundation Sport covering the activities of the County Sports Partnerships of SY Sport and WY Sport

Registered address: Nepshaw Lane South, Morley, Leeds, LS27 7JQ

Tel: 0330 20 20 280 | Email:

Registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales: 7633990

Registered charity in England Wales: 1143654

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