Doorstep Sport Fieldworker

{"title": "Project Manager - North Wales Doorstep Sport", "subtitle": "Join StreetGames UK in transforming the lives of children and young people through sport and physical activity.", "content": "

StreetGames UK is a leading charity that uses sport and physical activity to transform the lives of children and young people from low-income, underserved communities.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead our North Wales Doorstep Sport project, which aims to increase participation and engagement levels of young people in sport and physical activity.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with regional housing associations to develop and deliver an operational plan for the project, focusing on 6 local communities across North Wales.

The role is integral to supporting and developing our placed-based work in Wales and growing our ability to support a thriving network of Locally Trusted Organisations across the region.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable, but training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering the project plan, including project management, coordination, and evaluation
• Working with regional housing associations to develop and deliver an operational plan for the project
• Activating and promoting wider StreetGames support packages and interventions across North Wales
• Collecting and analyzing data to evaluate the effectiveness of the project

Requirements:

• Experience of delivering community sport, physical activity, or youth work, and/or working in areas of poverty
• Experience of working with a network of local, regional, and national organisations, and providing face-to-face and online support
• Experience of project management, including planning and delivery of meetings, events, and/or workforce development opportunities
• Knowledge or experience of programmes designed to engage young people who live in areas of poverty into volunteering and training opportunities
• Knowledge or experience of programmes designed to support organisations to develop their workforce
• Knowledge of Welsh Government policy as it relates to young people, sport, communities, and deprivation

Skills and abilities:

• Highly developed interpersonal and facilitation skills, with the ability to interact with a range of organisations and sectors in both English and Welsh
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present, negotiate, challenge, listen, and understand the views and experiences of organisations
• Good relationship management skills, with the ability to work as part of a team, including internal staff and project managers from Locally Trusted Organisations
• Excellent organisational, self-reflection, and evaluation skills, with the ability to prioritise own workload and be self-motivated
• Computer literate, with the ability to use Microsoft Office applications, particularly Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Outlook

StreetGames UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Please submit your application, including your CV and a covering letter, to [insert contact information].

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