Job Description
A London-based non-profit that teaches snowsports and life-skills to young people is currently looking for an experienced and driven Programme Manager to take responsibility for delivering and developing their snowsports courses each year.
In partnership with youth projects and youth service providers, this charity works with young people from across London to deliver a year long journey of courses that takes them from beginner skiers or snowboarders to a qualified Snowsport England Level 1 instructors! Life skills sessions and group workshops make up the courses and you'll be working with some amazing youth volunteers and apprentices who will help you to deliver them.
They need a Programme Manager that has experience working on similar projects and that has a demonstrable track record of working with young people. If you're a committed and compassionate individual who wants to help motivate young people to fulfil and exceed their potential, then keep reading!
Main responsibilities:
Take responsible for leading, delivering, and developing their full snowsports focused journey of youth programmes
Acting as line manager for the London Wellbeing Manager and ensuring that they have a clear work plan to provide help, support and guidance to young people
Advising your team on behavioural, safeguarding and staff management issues
Working with the National Programme support assistant to ensure snowsports industry work placements are set up and working in partnership with their education tutor
Recruiting young people for each programme through developing high-quality youth project partnerships, undertaking visits to youth projects, and presenting at key stakeholder meetings on youth service provision
Ensuring all youth groups involved in all activities are well informed of the process leading up to the programme they are attending and that they understand their requirements in terms of consent forms, paperwork etc.
Providing logistical direction and management within budget as required, such as booking coaches, managing instructors, booking accommodation, and finding venues
Overseeing all programme administration, including the finances, budgets, invoices,Service Level Agreements, and more
Undertaking necessary risk assessment when on trips or overseas
Getting involved in the development of relevant materials and posters as required
Liaising with relevant funders as required
Using the Upshot online database system to keep extensive records of all young people who have attended the programmes
Arranging external training as required for each programme, such as Safeguarding training, First Aid, Counselling skills courses etc.
Ensure that all activities and provision is delivered safely and in line with organisational policies
Applying for appropriate local/national grants to support the organisation's programmes in your area with support from the Development Director
Salary: £30,800 per annum (this includes 10% annual bonus)
About you:
Minimum of 2 years youth work experience in a range of settings
Relevant youth work/teaching qualification is a bonus or at least a willingness to obtain training as required
Working knowledge of MS Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Proven track record in teamwork, management and people skills.
Ability to and interest in snowsports such as skiing and snowboarding is essential
Demonstrated ability/passion for working with young people
A strong understanding of youth issues and Community Development philosophies
Proof of successfully managing fundraising projects with young people
An understanding of and commitment to policies relating to the safeguarding of young people
An inclusive mindset and a commitment to equal opportunities
Experience managing grants and budget as well as writing reports is desirable
Experience of managing apprentices and reporting to a management committee would be preferable
Driving license would be preferable
Ski or Snowboard Instructor qualification would be preferable
Company benefits:
Flexible working hours
10% annual performance bonus
Team away days
25 days annual leave
Vitality Healthcare Insurance with rewards scheme (once probation is passed)
Pension scheme
Sounds interesting? Click APPLY to send your CV for immediate consideration.
Candidates with previous experience or job titles including; Youth Worker, Youth Manager, Youth Coordinator, Young People Support Worker, Young People Coordinator, Youth Development Lead, Youth Development Worker, Ski Instructor, Snowboard Instructor, PE Teacher, Programme Manager, Project Manager, Programme Coordinator, Programme Supervisor, Project Coordinator, Project Supervisor, Regional Programme Manager, Operations Manager may also be considered for this role
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In partnership with youth projects and youth service providers, this charity works with young people from across London to deliver a year long journey of courses that takes them from beginner skiers or snowboarders to a qualified Snowsport England Level 1 instructors! Life skills sessions and group workshops make up the courses and you'll be working with some amazing youth volunteers and apprentices who will help you to deliver them.
They need a Programme Manager that has experience working on similar projects and that has a demonstrable track record of working with young people. If you're a committed and compassionate individual who wants to help motivate young people to fulfil and exceed their potential, then keep reading!
Main responsibilities:
Take responsible for leading, delivering, and developing their full snowsports focused journey of youth programmes
Acting as line manager for the London Wellbeing Manager and ensuring that they have a clear work plan to provide help, support and guidance to young people
Advising your team on behavioural, safeguarding and staff management issues
Working with the National Programme support assistant to ensure snowsports industry work placements are set up and working in partnership with their education tutor
Recruiting young people for each programme through developing high-quality youth project partnerships, undertaking visits to youth projects, and presenting at key stakeholder meetings on youth service provision
Ensuring all youth groups involved in all activities are well informed of the process leading up to the programme they are attending and that they understand their requirements in terms of consent forms, paperwork etc.
Providing logistical direction and management within budget as required, such as booking coaches, managing instructors, booking accommodation, and finding venues
Overseeing all programme administration, including the finances, budgets, invoices,Service Level Agreements, and more
Undertaking necessary risk assessment when on trips or overseas
Getting involved in the development of relevant materials and posters as required
Liaising with relevant funders as required
Using the Upshot online database system to keep extensive records of all young people who have attended the programmes
Arranging external training as required for each programme, such as Safeguarding training, First Aid, Counselling skills courses etc.
Ensure that all activities and provision is delivered safely and in line with organisational policies
Applying for appropriate local/national grants to support the organisation's programmes in your area with support from the Development Director
Salary: £30,800 per annum (this includes 10% annual bonus)
About you:
Minimum of 2 years youth work experience in a range of settings
Relevant youth work/teaching qualification is a bonus or at least a willingness to obtain training as required
Working knowledge of MS Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Proven track record in teamwork, management and people skills.
Ability to and interest in snowsports such as skiing and snowboarding is essential
Demonstrated ability/passion for working with young people
A strong understanding of youth issues and Community Development philosophies
Proof of successfully managing fundraising projects with young people
An understanding of and commitment to policies relating to the safeguarding of young people
An inclusive mindset and a commitment to equal opportunities
Experience managing grants and budget as well as writing reports is desirable
Experience of managing apprentices and reporting to a management committee would be preferable
Driving license would be preferable
Ski or Snowboard Instructor qualification would be preferable
Company benefits:
Flexible working hours
10% annual performance bonus
Team away days
25 days annual leave
Vitality Healthcare Insurance with rewards scheme (once probation is passed)
Pension scheme
Sounds interesting? Click APPLY to send your CV for immediate consideration.
Candidates with previous experience or job titles including; Youth Worker, Youth Manager, Youth Coordinator, Young People Support Worker, Young People Coordinator, Youth Development Lead, Youth Development Worker, Ski Instructor, Snowboard Instructor, PE Teacher, Programme Manager, Project Manager, Programme Coordinator, Programme Supervisor, Project Coordinator, Project Supervisor, Regional Programme Manager, Operations Manager may also be considered for this role
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