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Programme Coordinator (Children & Young People)
Full-time – 37 hours per week, subject to flexible working or flexible working arrangements available subject to discussion (e.g. job share, 4 day week)
Fixed term, 2 year contract, subject to continuation of funding
Location: County Durham Sport Offices, however you will be required to travel within County Durham and occasionally regionally.
Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 16th June 2020
About County Durham Sport
County Durham Sport is part of a nationwide network of 43 locally based strategic organisations, known as Active Partnerships. Funded by Sport England, Active Partnerships are committed to Improving Lives by Growing Grassroots Sport and Physical Activity.
Sport England’s vision is that everyone in England, regardless of age, background or ability, feels able to take part in sport or activity. Sport England’s current strategy, Towards an Active Nation, relies on Active Partnerships to help make sure everyone can experience the benefits of sport and physical activity. County Durham Sport’s vision compliments this – everyone able to improve the quality of their life through involvement in sport and physical activity.
County Durham Sport is an independent company, with charitable status, working closely with national, regional and local organisations to ensure that sport and physical activity are developed in a co-ordinated and effective way across the county.
We are passionate about developing sport, physical activity and effective partnerships.
About the Role
County Durham Sport (CDS) is looking for a passionate, well organised and experienced programme coordinator to lead on the organisations Children and Young People programmes.
The post holder will work closely within a small team to coordinate successful programmes and will be responsible for managing staff and programmes. The successful candidate will be passionate about the impact that sport and physical activity can have and will have a track record of successfully coordinating programmes.
Role Purpose
To manage the successful delivery of a range of children and young people programmes in educational and community settings and to ensure all project outcomes are met, monitored and evaluated in line with contractual obligations and local need. Using the results to shape local policy and practice and reflect the needs of young people as well as to develop funded sustainability plans with new and existing funders. To act as the safeguarding and equality lead within this area of operations and support the Development Manager (Partnerships) to deliver an efficient and effective system ensuring compliance, appropriate policies and staff development for internal and external personnel.
How to Apply
For more information and to download the job description please go to: https://www.countydurhamsport.com/vacancies/programme-coordinator-cyp/
To apply please complete the application form and return via email to hello@countydurhamsport.com
Application deadline date: 9am, Tuesday 16th June 2020
It is anticipated that virtual interviews will be held on Wednesday 1st July via Zoom
For an informal discussion about this post please contact: Becks Lippe on becks.lippe@countydurhamsport.com
