Workforce & Club Development Officer

WORKFORCE AND CLUB DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

MOBILE WORKING THROUGHOUT ESSEX

ANNUAL SALARY £22,443 - £28,922

FULL TIME, FIXED TERM CONTRACT - 12 MONTHS

Active Essex, the Sport and Physical Activity Partnership for Greater Essex, together with our partners are committed to providing local sporting and physical activity to increase participation and widen access to sport and physical activity for the whole community.

We currently require a Workforce and Club Development Officer to support the delivery of the Active Essex Strategic Plan and our wider partnership activities, by shaping and delivering workforce, club development and volunteer development relating to sport, school sport and physical activity across Greater Essex.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

- Educated to degree level or equivalent, or a relevant professional qualification, or evidence of relevant experience.
- A knowledge and enthusiasm for the Sport, School Sport and Physical activity landscape nationally and regionally and locally.
- A knowledge volunteering or workforce development in multiagency environment.
- Experience of effective working within a team environment and liaising with a wide range of contacts in a professional manner including National Governing Bodies, Schools, Local Authorities and other agencies.
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Experience and highly competent at project management, planning, organising and
programme delivery within a multi partnership, multi themed setting. - A clean driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role as the successful candidate will be required to travel throughout Essex.

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS, AND EXPECTS ALL EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT.

Our aim is to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Additional Benefits

Essex County Council are proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all of our employees.

This includes:

- A Local Government pension scheme.
- Interest free bus & rail season ticket loans, from £100 - £5,000 as well as pool bikes & a car sharing scheme.
- Access to the key worker housing scheme.
- Childcare voucher scheme.
- Excellent opportunities for personal & professional development through our specialist L&D teams.
- Extensive induction programmes.
- At least 22 days annual leave + 8 bank holiday days (rising to 29 days Dependent on grade & length of service).
- A sports & social club at County Hall, Chelmsford.
- Continued service benefits.
- Staff discounts in gyms/travel agents/car sales/restaurants & days out.

Interview Details

Will take place in County Hall, Chelmsford

Working for Essex welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Working for Essex is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us.