Lambeth Sports & Partnerships Manager

The role is across three main areas of development, supporting both BPT and Lambeth Council across the following workstreams.

• Work with Black Prince Trust to develop Lambeth wide partnerships with BPT.
• Deliver BPT Schools Strategy and relationships with local schools, including work experience, schools' engagement and site use of BPT.
• Support BPT’s Football, Basketball and Community Officers in the development of their programmes at BPT hub.
• Onsite support, opening and closing schools and community bookings including holiday programmes.
• Work with BPT in building training and development opportunities for young people.
• Support BPT Leadership in Fundraising bids and events.
• Develop social media and Comms assets when required.
• Work with BPT, Lambeth Council and London Sport on Lambeth Place-Based approach.
• Act as a Community Connector to nontraditional Sports and Physical Activity Providers and advocate for Sports and Physical Activity in these spaces as a vehicle to meet their organisational outcomes; lead on and report findings from North Lambeth Local Forum.
• Consult with local organisations, communities and individuals through forums, surveys, interviews and focus groups to identify local needs.
• Apply a flexible approach to working in different environments including from community venues and offices.
• Lead on facilitating relationships between third-party providers and schools.
• Lead on gathering and reporting agreed KPI’s.
• Deliver all of the above within agreed budgets.
• Consider strategic ways to market and promote North Lambeth opportunities to Lambeth residents and propose cost-based campaigns.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities that contribute to the overall function of the North Lambeth Forum.

Work with Lambeth Council to:

• Support Council with Lambeth wide partnerships.
• Support and co-ordinate Borough trials and training.
• Co-ordinate teams, coaches and venues.
• Support with entry process.
• Attend London Youth Games events.
• Create and distribute promotional material.
• Team Lambeth’s entry and participation to the annual Mini Marathon; alongside attending the competition and managing a team.
• Coordinate local events and Festivals such as the Active Lambeth Awards.
• Implement Sports Development plans, working with SDO and NGB’s.
• Support the Councils Sports & Physical Service data collection and implementation.
• Attend borough wide meetings.
• Travel inside or outside the borough when required.
• Develop social media and Comms assets when required.
• Comply with all Codes of practice and conduct and adhere to the highest safeguarding practices, in line with BPT Values.

Values:

• Community Driven – Community is at the heart of all we do, and we strive to make a difference every day.
• Integrity – We will always be here for the community as a reliable pillar of support, fostering positive health, wellbeing and personal development.
• Compassionate – We actively listen to our community, never judge and demonstrate consideration for diverse needs in the way that we work.
• Inclusive – We have an open-door policy to make everyone feel welcome, seen, heard and valued in a safe and enjoyable environment.
• Collaborative – Unite, empower, and thrive: Together with partners and community members we create high quality, inclusive opportunities for all.

Person Specification

Key Knowledge:

• Understanding of sports development, physical activity, and healthy lifestyles.
• Strong organisational skills and working knowledge in the use of basic IT packages (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience of using Upshot M&E Platform or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of Sport-for-Development Landscape in London and experience of working with significant organisations such as GLA and London Sport.
• An understanding of communications and social media.

Key Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Community driven and can demonstrate a partnership mindset.
• Very personable, enjoys working with different personalities, approachable with a professional manner.
• Detail oriented with an ability to multi-task and set priorities, analyse and resolve problems, and take initiative.
• Creative with a can-do attitude and able to work under minimum supervision.

Relevant Experience:

• Experience or knowledge of working in sports development and community sports initiatives.
• Experience monitoring and evaluating performance data; reviewing and reporting on the progress of programmes.
• Experience of promoting health or physical activity programmes.
• Experience of working with and managing casual staff or volunteers.
• Experience of project/event management and report writing.
• Working with schools and or young people in the community.
• Working in a community sports setting.
• NGB Coaching Qualification.
• A proven track record of achievement in a relevant field.
• Professional understanding and/or experience in project delivery.
• An understanding of National Physical Activity Strategy and/or Place Based Approaches to Physical Activity.