Rotherham United are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, charismatic and dedicated person to work within its expanding Community Trust.This person will aim to engage with the local community to offer a relevant, accessible and engaging employability & skills programme supporting individuals into further training and employment,through developing their personal and social skills. The role requires a passion for delivering innovative courses, programmes and activities using football and the brand of Rotherham United Football Club to engage unemployed adults. The successful applicant will be required to network with local agencies in the public, private and voluntary sectors to deliver positive outcomes for project participants. About The Candidate • To plan, deliver and evaluate the Employability Programmes to participants at community venues or at the New York Stadium. • Manage & grow the employability offer at Rotherham United Community Trust. • Develop and maintain positive relationships with local Job Centres and the DWP to recruit individuals onto the various employability programmes. • Collaborate with individuals, communities, community organisations and partners in a planned way to promote the aims and objectives of the programmes. • Build a network of local referral partners across the local area to ensure the programme is accessible to those most in need. • Monitor and support the overall progress and development of participants alongside assisting them to improve their emotional capabilities, attitude towards work and understanding of viable career options. • To facilitate and encourage an inspiring experience, which provides participants with the opportunity to achieve their individual progress and potential. • Ensure registration and monitoring information is collected and maintain all appropriate records and report regularly via written reports. • Ensure the appropriate supervision and safeguarding of participants, following Trust policies and procedures. • Ensure that courses and activities meet the needs of all participants including those with disabilities and those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities. • Where possible, encourage and support participants to engage in other programmes offered by Rotherham United Community Trust. • Regularly identify and share good news stories and case studies to celebrate participant achievements. • Undertake any staff development (CPD) relevant to the needs of the post. • Attend meetings to exchange ideas and information and share good practice. • Use resources available within the department to make recruit participants onto the various employability programmes. • To perform other duties as reasonably assigned or under the authority of the senior management team. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: • The post holder will be required to work some Match Days, evenings, and weekends as the requirements of the job demands. PERSON SPECIFICATION • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to think clearly, creatively, and imaginatively. • Positive attitude and strong focus on teamwork • Ability to communicate with people from all backgrounds. • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with people. • Focused on achievement, targets, and continuous improvement. • Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and confidentially. • Capable of presenting information, orally and written • Have skills to plan, organise and present information. • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. • Ability to work on own initiative. • Competent IT skills MANAGING PARTNERSHIPS AND CONTRACTS • Comply with the agreed quality assurance measures of the programme area and the education provider with the aim of maximising the achievement and progression of all participants. • Maintain and monitor funding received from contracts and report to Line Manager. About The Club Rotherham United Community Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, charismatic, and resolute individual to join our Education and Employability team.We are a diverse Trust that respects differences in race, disability, gender, faith background or personal circumstances and therefore welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. The Trust is opposed to any discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended considering the changing needs of Rotherham United Community Trust. RUCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.As part of this commitment to providing a safe environment for our young people, we require all candidates to undertake and return a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. RUCT will assist with the application for, and pay for the process of, a new DBS for staff members where required.