Project Officer- Communities

Role:

Project Officer- Communities

Salary:

£18,400.00 per annum pro rata

Hours:

16 hours per week

Location:

South Tyneside

Job Summary:

Groundwork South and North Tyneside has been Changing Places and Changing Lives for 30 years through a variety of environmental, learning, health and skills programmes. We are a fast paced and diverse charity with an excellent track record in partnership working and high-quality delivery.

The successful post holder will be a motivated, dynamic and knowledgeable individual who will work with the Volunteer Co-ordinator to further develop our work in the Horsley Hill and Harton Wards of South Tyneside.

The role encompasses (but not limited to) the following activities: organisation of community events, organisation of Health activities, programmes and initiatives, Community group support, community consultation and conversations, funding applications, and session delivery. The post holder will be part of a team that are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the centre.

Marsden Road Health and Wellbeing Centre is a multi-use building that is adjacent to Marsden Road Health Centre. A major part of this role is to integrate services for the community with a particular focus on health in partnership with wider stakeholders. A passion for community development and engagement is essential.

This post is funded by the National Lottery by the National Lottery Community Fund – thank you to National Lottery players for making this possible.

In summary the job will involve the following four key areas;

  • Community Engagement and Development
  • Project Management
  • Relationship management
  • Health & Safety

We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. To demonstrate our commitment, we have been awarded the Disability Confident Scheme Symbol, which is awarded by the Employment Service.

Applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

Groundwork SaNT believes that a child, young person, or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults and to keep them safe. We are committed to practice in a way that protects them.

Instructions for Applicants:

To apply, please carefully read the role description and person specification, complete the application form, declaration of convictions and equal opportunities forms and email them all to stan.hr@groundwork.org.uk

Project Officer Communities June 2021 JD Amended

Project Officer Communities May 2021 PS Amended

GW Application Form

GW Declaration of Convictions Form

GW Equal Opps Form

Please note, we cannot accept CVs in place of completed forms and hard-copy applications will not be reviewed. If you have any accessibility requirements that need to be discussed further then please contact stan.hr@groundwork.org.uk or call 0191 428 1144. Only successful applicants will be contacted to confirm interview dates and times, no feedback will be given on unsuccessful applications.

Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 5th July 2021.

Interview will be held on Monday 12th July 2021