Job Description
Based at Adams Park, the home of Wycombe Wanderers FC, this is an exciting opportunity to join a talented team that are dedicated to engaging with as many people as possible in and around High Wycombe and the surrounding area, with the aim of improving levels of health, social inclusion, community cohesion, education, and sports participation.
The Delivery Officer – Education will be responsible for supporting WWSET’s existing education related staff members with the high quality planning, delivery and reporting of WWSET’s current and future education related projects and activities which are delivered to both adults and children.
Initial delivery responsibilities will be focused on WWSET’s Future Goals programme which involves working with youngsters aged 12-14 who attend local schools but are disengaged with education. Following August 2020 delivery responsibilities will be concerned with other education projects depending on the post-holders skills and experience, plus funding outcomes.
Role Accountabilities & Key Duties
1 Plan, deliver and support high quality education based sessions/projects
2 Provide dedicated personal support to those who attend WWSET’s education sessions/projects in order to allow them to reach their full potential.
3 Maintain registers and other records at all times to demonstrate participation levels and impact
4 Liaise regularly with relevant other WWSET staff regarding session/project success and considerations to improve quality
5 Recognition that challenging behaviours may be faced, and an ability to deal and report on such behaviour in a professional manner
6 Identify, develop and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders/external organisations in order to add value to WWSET’s education related offerings
7 Increase the awareness and popularity of WWSET’s education related offerings via effective publicity and promotion
8 Devise activities that ensure individuals and groups of participants are motivated, stretched and challenged at appropriate levels across all WWSET’s education sessions/projects
9 Ensure compliance with all relevant WWSET policies at all times
10 Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements at all times
11 Maintain a professional image and act as an ambassador for WWSET & WWFC at all times
12 Keep confidential any information gained regarding WWSET and WWFC
13 Maintain a flexible approach to work at all times and undertake other duties as required by WWSET
14 Ensure appropriate risk assessments and health & safety procedures are in place across sessions
15 Maximise the frequency and impact of player appearances at WWSET’s education sessions/projects
16 Ensure appropriate exit routes are offered to all participants being engaged on WWSET’s education sessions/projects
17 Attend training courses and continuing professional development sessions as and when required
How to apply
WWSET recognise that employing talented and dedicated staff is critical if we are to continue increasing our range of programmes, growing our strong reputation, and maximising the positive impact we have within High Wycombe and the surrounding areas. Therefore please ensure that your application takes into account the necessary skills and experiences that are required to complete the role successfully, all of which can be seen below. In order to be considered for the role we ask that applicants complete WWSET’s Recruitment Application Form and email their completed signed copy to paul.foley@wwfc.com. WWSET’s Recruitment Application Form can be downloaded from the following link: www.wwset.co.uk/work-for-us/ Note that CV’s will not be accepted. The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 5th January 2020. First stage interviews will be held on Thursday 9th January 2020. Please only apply if you can make yourself available for the interview date. Second stage interviews which will involve delivery of a practical classroom based session will be arranged with individuals following the first stage interview. Only those selected for interview will be contacted. Please be aware that WWSET are also currently advertising for a part time Senior Delivery Officer – Premier League Kicks, details of which can be found on our website. Should you feel you have the necessary skills to satisfy both the Premier League Kicks and the education role being advertised WWSET would be willing to consider the creation of a full time post.