Membership Executive (England)

CONTRACT: Permanent, Part Time (28 hours per week)

ORGANISATION: Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK)

DEPARTMENT: Membership & Education

LOCATION: Home/Field based with regular travel throughout England and to RLSS UK HQ, where required

REPORTS TO: Head of Membership

SALARY: £27,308 (Grade E) Pro-rata for Part Time Hours

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a self-motivated, personable, and enthusiastic individual to work as part of a team to support and grow our Branches and our lifesaving clubs as well as developing and growing recognition of and participation in Lifesaving Sport. Pivotal to the role will be the collaboration with external agencies and clubs in England, to strengthen and publicise our water safety education throughout the region together with supporting the needs of clubs in the region.

KEY TASKS, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain productive relationships with organisations involved in the field of water safety, particularly with Water Safety England and associated partners including attendance at relevant meetings in coordination with the RLSS UK team.
• Actively recruit and increase the number of clubs affiliated to RLSS UK.
• Support our Branches in their work in the regions through ongoing communication, sharing RLSS UK updates and feeding back on branch activities and requirements.
• Understand the water safety and drowning prevention geographical landscape across England and actively seek to enhance lifesaving provision in areas of low activity.
• In partnership with the Volunteering and Events Team and Sports Committee, develop and grow participation in Lifesaving Sport.
• Support clubs to achieve and maintain the appropriate accreditation in line with RLSS UK requirements and policies.
• Support clubs to ensure they have the appropriate status, governance, and structure to enable them to be sustainable and effective.
• Support clubs, branches and working groups to offer effective pathways for the development of talent, growth, and retention of members.
• Support clubs to ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements set out by RLSS UK.
• Support clubs to have an effective and appropriate workforce in place, including recruiting, training and retaining staff.
• Contribute to RLSS UK’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion work to ensure affiliated clubs grow their capability to ensure every community enjoys water safely.
• Enter occasional evening events.
• Travel throughout England as required.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and support ad hoc projects as required.
• Undertake additional tasks necessary for the successful operation of the charity, including duties reasonably associated with the role as directed by the line manager.
• Demonstrate and uphold the Society’s values and behavioural standards.
• Participate proactively in the Society’s equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives and training, and promote a culture of respect and inclusion for all staff and customers.
• Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following internal information governance policies and maintaining an up-to-date compliance programme.

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the organisation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes

• Experience working with volunteers and sporting clubs.
• Experience planning, prioritising and managing a varied work programme and multiple projects.
• Experience of effective liaison with external stakeholders to deliver outcomes and impact.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all ages and all levels.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Excellent accuracy in numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to act on own initiative and to work as part of a team with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Positive “can-do” attitude.
• Hold a full UK driving licence, or have the ability to travel.

Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes

• Understanding of the lifesaving and water safety sector/community.
• Understanding of working with branches.
• Understanding of the aquatic sector and the structure of lifesaving clubs across the UK and Ireland.
• Demonstrable experience of increasing participation in under-represented groups.
• Experience of working with governing bodies.
• Sport or community development qualification.
• Demonstrable experience of running or being involved in a sport club.
• Ability to adopt a flexible approach to work to meet the needs of the role.

YOUR STRENGTHS

• Personable – You can communicate effectively with people at all ages and levels.
• Relationship Building – You can develop positive and long-lasting relations with clubs, organisations, and partners.
• Flexibility – You remain adaptable and flexible in the face of unfamiliar or changing situations.
• Empathy – You readily identify with other people’s situations and can see things clearly from their perspective.
• Initiative – You take independent action to make things happen and to achieve goals.
• Resilience – You deal effectively with setbacks and enjoy overcoming difficult challenges.
• Optimism – You remain positive and upbeat about the future and your ability to influence it to your advantage.
• Developing Others – You promote other people’s learning and development to help them achieve their goals and fulfil their potential.

WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU

• Annual leave based on 27 days + Bank Holidays + a discretionary day off for your birthday.
• Private medical scheme.
• Enhanced Society sick pay.
• Eye care.
• Employee assistance programme via Health Assured.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Howdens sports benefits.
• Free RLSS UK membership.
• Free tea and coffee at HQ, including access to our wonderful coffee machine.
• Free on-site parking when working from HQ.
• Company events and more!

Subject to eligibility criteria RLSS UK are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and an Inclusive Worcestershire Leader.