Job Description
This particular project involves using rugby as a sport to work within a prison setting to improve the attitudes and behaviours of prisoners. This in turn will help to engage them to better themselves through the sport by illustrating the values, behaviours and ethos to pursue a life where they are free from the justice system. The Get Onside Project Officer will be tasked with leading sessions and working with prisoners inside our two prisons. The successful candidate will also be responsible for designing, developing, and coordinating the project, whilst also managing the budget and administrative side of the programme. The course currently runs in HMYOI Feltham and HMP The Mount in Hertfordshire with the potential for future expansion into other prisons.
1. Lead in the delivery of practical rugby sessions and classroom workshops inside our partner prisons. Ensuring that our sessions challenge and support beneficiaries towards improved life opportunities.
2. Assists in the development of creative ideas to improve projects, engage beneficiaries, and provide the greatest impact on people and communities
3. Project Officers support and lead in the design, delivery, and coordination of projects, including budgeting and administration
4. Ensures that work produced meets all objectives set, is done by the agreed time to the highest standard and achieves the best possible outcome for the Foundation
5. Coordinate and manage casual staff to ensure high quality and safe delivery that exceeds expectations

The post holder will have extensive knowledge and understanding of ‘sport for change’ landscape and the impact of these projects through from conception to post delivery and at the same time also understand the potential barriers in participation that are faced within this environment. This will require the successful candidate to be a ‘people person’ with great people management skills coupled with excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
The role is full time (37.5 hours) with 2 days a week spent working in prison and the remainder of the week working from Copthall Stadium or home, depending on the Covid situation. There will also be an expectation to deliver across areas of responsibility in Hertfordshire and North London. Candidates will be expected to work weekends and evenings when required.
This is a two stage interview process and where candidates have been successful in the initial round, they will be invited back to deliver a practical delivery session at the stadium on either 14/15th January 2021.
Please note that due to a high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.
This is a direct recruitment campaign. No agencies please.

How to apply
Applications should be made by submitting a CV and a short covering letter outlining suitability to the role. Applications should be sent to Sangita Asani, HR Manager at recruitment@saracens.net.