Fleetwood Town

Community Trust seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual

Fleetwood Town Community Trust is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated individual to the role of NCS Programme Manager.

As part of this role you will be expected to plan, prepare and implement the successful delivery of the National Citizen Service programme.
 
NCS is a programme for 16 and 17 year olds that will promote:
 
- A more cohesive society by mixing participants of different backgrounds
- A more responsible society by supporting the transition into adulthood for young people
- A more engaged society by enabling young people to work together to create social action projects in their local communities
 
The key role of the officer is to market NCS to local young people, recruit and retain participants on the programme and plan, organise and deliver the induction week, two residential trips, a planning week and prepare the groundwork for a successful final week social action project.

The successful candidate will be expected to recruit and manage appropriate casual staff and volunteers to deliver the programme and will be responsible for the administrative and all monitoring aspects of the programme.
 
You will have a proven track record of working with children and young people in either a sport, football, education or residential environment whilst demonstrating the ability to develop positive relationships with young people will be crucial to the success of this role.

You must also be willing to undertake appropriate training courses in order to maximise your skills and meet the demands of this role.

Applicants will need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work some evenings and weekends.

You will also be required to oversee residential trips so must be able to stay away from home as required. You will require a full, valid UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.
 
Please apply for this post by sending your CV and covering letter to Matt Hilton, Director of Community & Education, Fleetwood Town Community Trust, Poolfoot Farm Sport & Leisure Village, Butts Road, Thornton Cleveleys. FY5 4HX or via email on matt.hilton@fleetwoodtownfc.com
 
Closing date: Monday 25th April 2016
Interview date: Week commencing 2nd May 2016
Salary: £19,000-£22,000 plus performance related pay
 
Fleetwood Town FC Community Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  An enhanced DBS check applies to this position.