North East Regional Manager - June 2021 Sported Job Information Pack - Sported UK
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North East
Regional Manager
June 2021
Sported
Job Information PackNote from our CEO Thank you for expressing an interest in this important and exciting role. It has never been a harder time to be a young person growing up in the UK. One in four children live in poverty; recorded knife crime has more than doubled in the past 5 years, 80% of young people note their mental health has worsened in recent months and youth unemployment is at an all-time high. With youth provision reduced by over 40% since 2015, an already challenging future has been exacerbated by Covid-19 which has disproportionately affected the most disadvantaged and widened inequalities. Amidst the gloom, thousands of community sports groups operate, not to create the next sporting superstar but to remove barriers from young people’s lives to allow them to thrive against the odds. We are the UK’s largest network of community sports groups and we exist to provide our groups with the skills and funding needed so they can become sustainable and deliver their services to those most in need. If successful, you’ll be joining a remarkable Sported team of 40 people with backgrounds and specialisms ranging from social/youth work and business development to sport development and econometrics. The delivery team are local to their members and reside across the UK. We also have a central office in Borough, London. Even more capacity is provided by our skilled, knowledgeable and passionate volunteers, who now number more than 300, and who work with the leaders of our member groups – most of them also volunteers – to build the effectiveness and sustainability of their organisations, so that they can do what they do best: positively influence and change the lives of young people. For more information about Sported; our services and our impact, please see www.sported.org.uk Whether or not you apply for this role, and whether you are successful or not, I’m grateful to you for considering bringing your skills and energy to Sported and our wonderful members. Yours faithfully, Nicola Walker Sported CEO
Volunteer Days - two additional
Sported days of paid leave each year to
volunteer for another charity or
Personal growth is a
key component to the
staff benefits indeed our Sported members success of our
organisation, at
Sported we invest in
Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and learning and
flexibility around caring responsibilities
development
A confidential counselling service is available to all employees free of opportunities
charge
Up to five days Annual leave entitlement of 25 days, in addition to public holidays
paid study leave (pro-rata for part-time colleagues)
for
self-funded Access to a Pension Scheme to give you peace of mind ‘Learning Lunch’, a
education / timetable of in-house
training Virtual Diversity & Inclusion ‘Open Space’ every fortnight where the
team support each other and educate on issues such as racism
virtual training
sessions where staff
A Sported ‘Culture Club’ made up of six members of staff, who come learn from each other
together to discuss Sported staff culture, issues and promote innovation
on a variety of
At Sported, the wellbeing subjects related to our
Cycle to Work Scheme available to support our commitment to
of our staff is promoting healthy living work
paramount, we are Discounted offer for a 12-month Tastecard+ membership for £29.99
proud to offer benefits to (RRP £79.99), giving you access to an array of discounts across food,
promote a happy and shopping and entertainment.
healthy team Daily Exercise is actively encouraged at Sported, including ‘run club’ and
other activities for those based in local teams.Our ‘Live by’ Values
Demonstrate Commit to Be Drive
integrity inclusion people change
led
We lead by example
We are positive, supportive, We are led by the needs We are innovative and
We are honest, open and and approachable of our network and make things happen
trustworthy volunteers
We value an inclusive We strive for continuous
culture We invite feedback and improvement professionally
We are diligent and
committed respond quickly and personally
We demonstrate respect
We are willing to challenge and equality for all We collaborate and We make a significant
support our colleagues impact to communities and
and be challenged
young peopleRole overview and responsibilities
Role Job title:
Reporting into:
North East Regional Manager
England National Manager
overview Hours:
Contract:
37.5 hours (Full-time)
Permanent
Salary: £32,000 to £37,000 (depending on experience)
This is an exciting time to join Sported as our North East Location: Homeworking (with significant regional and
Regional Manager, you’d be part of an organisation some other UK travel)
delivering vital services for community groups and young Annual Leave: 25 days in addition to statutory bank
holidays
people - knowing that our support is a genuine lifeline for
small grassroots groups and the young people they support. Internal relationships: External relationships:
As the strategic and operational lead for Sported in the • England National Manager • Sported Members
North East region, you would manage a team of Sported • Regional and National • Regional partner
managers organisations
volunteers supporting North East member groups. You will
develop and lead strategic partnerships in the region and
• Strategic Leadership Team • Community sports providers
deliver specific projects according to organisational • Volunteer Services Manager • Local government
priorities. As a Regional Manager you will develop work • Head of Delivery & • Voluntary Sector including
Development youth sector
plans for the North East in line with the National Sported
• Head of Network Services • Funders
strategy, mission and purpose.
• Sported volunteers • Local Media
You will be joining a diverse team of exceptional people
from across the UK, all with an enviable purpose and drive
to deliver the best service to our network of groups,
volunteers and partners.Role
Sported Members:
• In conjunction with the England National Manager develop and deliver a clear
responsibilities strategy for member engagement, support and recruitment in the North East
in support of organisational KPIs and Projects
• Support Sported members with completion of relevant monitoring and
evaluation in conjunction with the support they have received
Strategic Relationships:
• Signpost North East members as appropriate to the relevant Sported services
and benefits, ensuring they are aware of how to access the Sported Hub
• Work with the England National Manager to implement and
deliver the strategic aims of Sported in the North East Region. This
will include the delivery of UK wide programmes within the region Volunteer Management:
• Identify, develop and build partnerships with regional In conjunction with the Sported Volunteer Services Manager:
organisations and agencies to increase the awareness of the
• Oversee, manage and deploy the volunteer team across the region
Sport for Development sector and strengthen Sported’s position
as the lead organisation in this area • Recruit volunteers across the region in line with the specific requirements for
• Local networking and relationship maintenance – manage the region and in line with National priorities
existing relationships with regional stakeholders
• Support the delivery of the Sported Volunteer programme delivering regional
• Attend external meetings and networking events and sustain the networking events, facilitate and support the development of volunteers
profile of Sported in the region
• Work in partnership with National and Regional Managers to
share best practise and implement partnership
ideas/opportunities where appropriateRole
responsibilities
Funding:
• In conjunction with fundraising team identify potential
funders/opportunities as appropriate to help sustain the work of
Sported in the North East
Delivery and Projects:
• Foster and build relationships with potential local funders and support
• To manage and oversee current and future member
member bids where appropriate
projects receiving Sported volunteer support. The support
can focus on governance advice/development, business • Support any grant making process as and when it is active
planning, financial management, policies and
procedures, HR, impact practice and grant generation.
General Administration (and other responsibilities):
Delivered by a Sported volunteer with the expertise of the
Regional Manager and wider Sported network available to • Ensure data on North East members and volunteers is kept up to date
add value as required
• General involvement with other Sported events as required such as
• Manage the delivery of any externally funded projects national team meetings (approx. one every 3 months), and England
across the North East achieving agreed outcomes in line field team meetings (approx. one every 3 months)
with timelines. These projects involve the delivery of
specified capacity building support to targeted members.
The support is delivered by Sported volunteers and /or the
Regional Manager as appropriatePerson specification
Knowledge and
experience
Desirable experience:
Essential knowledge & experience:
• Experience in having worked on regional or large
• A strong understanding of Sport for Development
sub-regional programmes.
• 5 years’ experience in either the voluntary, community or sport
• Experience of working across the North East of
sectors
England.
• Management of a team of skilled volunteers and/or staff
• Experience of working in a remote role
• Experience of developing effective strategic partnerships
• Understanding of issues facing small community groups and
experience of supporting groups overcome those challenges
• Awareness of some or all elements of organisational
management in the third sector, including governance, funding
landscape, capacity building, business planning, financial
management, policies and procedures, monitoring, and evaluation
• An understanding of the North East Region
• Experience in public speakingSkills and
attributes
Essential skills & attributes:
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work with a virtual team
• Ability to work as remote worker
• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
• Strong organisational and business management skills
• Personal authority to establish credibility with key stakeholders, and
diplomatic and sensitive when dealing with a range of people
• IT skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Efficient administrative skills
Personal qualities:
• Commitment to the mission of Sported
• Able and willing to work outside of office hours, as required.
• Willing to travel to regional and national meetings.
• Full driving license and access to a carRecruitment timetable
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 14th July at 9am
Notify successful applicants: Friday 16th July
Interviews: w/c Monday 19th July (TBC) If you have any questions
Role commences: ASAP about the role please contact
Rehana Koser, England
National Manager
r.koser@sported.org.uk
To apply for this role please head to the following website where you can upload
your CV and answer questions showing how you meet the essential requirements of
the role: Job Details | Webrecruit
Please note: Only successful applicants invited to interview will be contacted. Please assume
therefore that if you have not heard from us by 19th July, you have not been successful for interview.You can also read
