Project Officer - Children and Young People

Main Purpose of Role:

Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire is seeking an individual to contribute to our ambition of making physical activity opportunities a positive experience for Children and Young People. The role involves working in partnership with stakeholders to enable different initiatives that get young people active, ensuring initiatives align with the goals and objectives outlined in delivery plans and operational strategies, and making sure learning from different projects is documented as part of the evaluation processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Programme Development & Implementation:

• Support the design, development, and delivery of initiatives aimed at improving physical activity levels and engagement among children and young people.
• Collaborate with partner organisations, School Games Organisers, Schools, Local Authorities, Facility Providers and Community Organisations (including sports clubs), to deliver effective projects and initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building:

• Liaise regularly with School Games Organisers, Schools (including PE teachers and leadership teams), Local Authorities, Facility Providers and Community Organisations (including sports clubs) schools, clubs and organisations, and other relevant bodies (for example including Sport England, the Youth Sport Trust) to build and maintain strong relationships.

Event Coordination:

• Assist internal colleagues and external partners to deliver events.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning:

• Monitor and report on the progress of projects and initiatives, using learnings, data and feedback to evaluate impact and inform future planning.

Advocacy & Communication:

• Develop materials, resources, and communications to highlight the benefits of participation in physical activity programmes.
• Represent the organisation at meetings, forums, and events related to children and young people's physical activity and well-being.

Advocacy and Policy Influence:

• Advocate for programmes, and practices that support equitable access to physical activity at local, regional, and national levels.
• Influence decision-makers by presenting evidence-based arguments for investment in physical activity initiatives targeting underserved communities.
• Stay informed about relevant policy developments and contribute to consultations and discussions that shape the physical activity landscape.

General:

• Travel outside the county to attend development training and co-ordination days, where required
• Promote and maintain Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire's Equal Opportunities Policy
• Attend other meetings as may be required by the post
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the post as determined by the Chief Executive / Director of Physical Activity and Wellbeing / Chair of the Board.

The above is a description of the job as it is at present constituted and is therefore subject to review and updating from time to time. It is Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire's policy to consult the employee and to aim to reach agreement on amendments but nevertheless the right to make any reasonable changes is reserved. We know that certain groups rule themselves out of opportunities assuming others will be more successful, but please don't be that person.

If you think you might have most of the essential aspects within the person specification but are not 100% sure, please do still apply and let us decide.

We want applications from the widest cross-section of the community.