Location: Turf Moor (Burnley), Leisure Box (Brierfield) and other locations as necessary.
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 30th June 2025
Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Closing Date: 6th October 2024
Salary: £21,000 per annum
About Us
Burnley FC in the Community (BFCitC) is the award-winning, official charity of Burnley Football Club. We work hard every day to deliver our mission to inspire, support and deliver change to communities across Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, the Ribble Valley and West Yorkshire.
We believe in the immense power of our football club to transform people’s lives for the better. We believe Burnley and Pendle is a special place – a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!
The Role
Delivering projects and sessions across the Charity associated with healthy lifestyles, mental/emotional health and wellbeing in Burnley, Pendle, and the surrounding areas.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Deliver on a range of programmes and projects which includes all existing and new targeted Health and Wellbeing projects and sessions.
2. Meet project objectives and KPI’s.
3. Deliver on an extensive programme of existing and new activities that involves individuals of all ages and fitness levels improving community fitness and wellbeing in venues such as the Leisure Box.
4. Deliver on targeted programmes which signpost young people and adults to other provision within the Charity and the Community.
5. Have an understanding and keep abreast of inequalities and health needs that exist in the community.
6. Work with and build positive working relationships with other relevant agencies both statutory and voluntary, to ensure a coordinated approach to the delivery of services, working closely with the Health and Wellbeing Coordinator to achieve this.
7. Ensure availability to deliver on new and existing programmes linked to Health and Wellbeing including work in Schools and Community facilities.
8. Work with the marketing team to ensure that your projects receive appropriate coverage linked to impact.
9. Keep accurate files and records and report impact to the Premier League Charitable Fund and other key funders.
10. To be accountable for achieving agreed outcomes, impact, and personal targets.
11. To attend networking events, workshops, conferences, and training sessions as appropriate.
12. To understand and implement the Charity’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
13. To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.
14. To work towards agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
15. Comply with all Charity policies.
16. Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.
17. Collaborate with other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.
18. Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
19. Willingness to attend training courses to enhance own professional development.
20. Always demonstrate the Charity’s values.
This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties and is not exhaustive. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description.
Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills
1. Full clean driving licence with access to own transport.
2. Maths and English GCSE A-C or Functional Skills Level 2.
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS), which will be paid for by the Charity.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online safeguarding search will also be carried out by a member of our HR or Safeguarding Team for all shortlisted candidates. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
E,D & I Statement
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to equality and diversity within the workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates and those employed by BFCitC who disclose.
Mental Health Statement
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and Mental Health of all of our staff.
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