Lambeth Sports & Partnerships Manager
Description
The role is across three main areas of development, supporting both BPT and Lambeth Council across the following workstreams - Work with Black Prince Trust to
• Develop Lambeth wide partnerships with BPT
• Deliver BPT Schools Strategy and relationships with local schools, including work experience, schools' engagement and site use of BPT
• Support BPT’s Football, Basketball and Community Officers in the development of their programmes at BPT hub
• Onsite support, opening and closing schools and community bookings including holiday programmes
• Work with BPT in building training and development opportunities for young people.
• Support BPT Leadership in Fundraising bids and events
• To develop social media and Comms assets when required
• Work with BPT, Lambeth Council and London Sport on Lambeth Place-Based approach.
• Act as a Community Connector to nontraditional Sports and Physical Activity Providers and advocate for Sports and Physical Activity in these spaces as a vehicle to meet their organisational outcomes. Leading on and reporting findings from North Lambeth Local Forum.
• To consult with local organisations, communities and individuals through forums, surveys, interviews and focus groups to identify local needs.
• To apply a flexible approach to working in different environments including from community venues and offices.
• To develop social media and Comms assets when required
• To lead on facilitating relationships between third-party providers and schools
• Lead on gathering and reporting agreed KPI’s
• To deliver all of the above within agreed budgets.
• To consider strategic ways to market and promote North Lambeth opportunities to Lambeth residents and propose cost-based campaigns.
• To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities that contribute to the overall function of the North Lambeth Forum.
Work with Lambeth Council to
• Support Council with Lambeth wide partnerships
• London Youth Games
o Support and co-ordinate Borough trials and training
o Co-ordinate teams, coaches and venues
o Support with entry process
o Attend London Youth Games events
o Creating and distribution promotional material
• Team Lambeth’s entry and participation to the annual Mini Marathon. Alongside attending the competition and managing a team.
• With the coordination of the local events and Festivals such as the Active Lambeth Awards.
• The implementation of Sports Development plans, working with SDO and NGB’s.
• The club and community capacity building work of the councils SDO
• To support the Councils Sports & Physical Service data collection and implementation
• Attend borough wide meetings
• Travel inside or outside the borough when required.
• To develop social media and Comms assets when required To comply with all Codes of practice and conduct and adhere to the highest safeguarding practices, in line with BPT Values:
• Community Driven Community is at the heart of all we do, and we strive to make a difference every day.
• Integrity We will always be here for the community as a reliable pillar of support, fostering positive health, wellbeing and personal development.
• Compassionate We actively listen to our community, never judge and demonstrate consideration for diverse needs in the way that we work.
• Inclusive We have an open-door policy to make everyone feel welcome, seen, heard and valued in a safe and enjoyable environment.
• Collaborative Unite, empower, and thrive: Together with partners and community members we create high quality, inclusive opportunities for all.
Person Specification
Desirable/ Essential
Key Knowledge E: A thorough understanding of sports development, physical activity, and healthy lifestyles E: Strong organisational skills and working knowledge in the use of basic IT packages (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook). D: Experience of using Upshot M&E Platform or similar platforms D: Knowledge of Sport-for-Development Landscape in London and experience of working with significant organisations such as GLA and London Sport D: An understanding of communications and social media
Key Skills and Personal Attributes E: Community driven and can demonstrate a partnership mindset E: Very personable, enjoys working with different personalities, approachable with a professional manner E: Detail oriented with an ability to multi-task and set priorities with the ability to analyse and resolve problems and to take initiative. E: Creative with a can-do attitude and able to work under minimum supervision Relevant Experience E: Experience or knowledge of working in sports development and community sports initiatives. D: Experience monitoring and evaluating performance data; reviewing and reporting on the progress of programmes. D: Experience of promoting health or physical activity programmes D: Experience of working with and managing casual staff or volunteers. D: Experience of project/event management and report writing. D: Working with schools and or young people in the community D: Working in a community sports setting D: NGB Coaching Qualification Qualification E: A proven track record of achievement in a relevant field D: A professional understanding and/or experience in project delivery D: An understanding of National Physical Activity Strategy and/or Place Based Approaches to Physical Activity