JOB TITLE: Senior Chelsea Works Officer

DEPARTMENT: Education & Innovation, Foundation

JOB FUNCTION: To lead, manage and deliver on various programmes as part of the Chelsea Works strand including Premier League Inspires, creating life-changing opportunities for young people that will empower them to develop personal, social, employability and life-skills, through face-to-face group sessions, workshops and social action projects.

LOCATION: Stamford Bridge (with regular delivery at educational establishments throughout the week)

CONTRACT: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (Play Your Part):

To recruit participants into the Chelsea Works programme including the ‘Premier League Inspires’ programme from schools, and other educational settings across a range of boroughs.
To plan and deliver engaging activities for participants across Chelsea Works targeted provision including the PL Inspires’ programme.
To successfully manage relationships with participants, schools, community settings and partners as part of the programme.
To lead on Chelsea Works provision for the department, producing exciting and innovative content for targeted groups and those who may be hard to reach.
To identify key partners and potential funding streams for partnership work.
To ensure that all data, monitoring and evaluation is captured and inputted onto data management systems.

To be an inspiring role model, creating a safe, positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children and young people to learn.
To undertake any other Foundation activities that may be required in addition to the role.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE (Here to Win):

To develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including schools, colleges, local authorities, voluntary sector organisations and funders.
To regularly quality assure and monitor the programme to ensure all objectives and KPIs are being achieved.
To ensure that the Chelsea Works programme is delivered within the budgetary constraints.
To achieve weekly and monthly targets as set out by the Skills & Learning Manager.
To attend regular team and organisation meetings reporting key performance achievements/areas for improvement.
To understand the Chelsea FC Digital Intelligence Framework and ensure that it is demonstrated across provision.
To demonstrate the ability to drive and innovate new and existing opportunities individually and as part of a dynamic team.
To be an active member of the Premier League Inspires CCO Network and other relevant programme networks, sharing regular updates and examples of best practice.
Ensure success stories are captured through working with Chelsea FC Foundation/Chelsea FC media staff.
Complete and submit project reports at 6-month intervals, or as and when required internally or in accordance with the needs of each funder.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications:

Essential

Educated to degree level or have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the charity sector.
Five GCSEs including English and Maths.
Level 2 Youth related qualification.

Desirable

Emergency Aid and Safeguarding Children Training/Qualifications.
Tutor Qualifications.

Experience:

Essential

A knowledge and understanding of targeted programmes and other related activities.
Experience of delivering sessions to children and young people in primary and secondary school settings.
Ability to manage own timetable, meet multiple deadlines and work flexible hours, which may include evenings and school holidays.
Experience of coordinating Sessional Staff & Volunteers.

Desirable

Experience and/or knowledge of local primary and secondary schools.
Experience of working on data inputting and working with a data inputting system.
Knowledge of adhering to GDPR.
Knowledge of Chelsea FC Foundation.
Previous involvement within a Football Club’s Foundation, or other relevant charitable experience.

The Employee must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to Chelsea FC Foundation policies and procedures in particular Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and with regard to the Data Protection Act. The Employee must act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are in their care or attending the Company’s premises. The Employee must report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the Safeguarding Lead.

Chelsea Football Club and the Foundation is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups) that are in our care or attending our premises. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relations amongst Employees and customers.

The above Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive, the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.