We are looking for Senior Coordinator for Targeted Programmes to coordinate the delivery of Arsenal in the Community’s Targeted Programmes
These programmes work with individuals who are in the / on the fringes of the criminal justice system as well as those excluded from mainstream education settings and referrals from key partners.
Who we are
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We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, here.
Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).
Your day-to-day
- Overseeing the day-to-day delivery of Targeted programmes such as Chances, Divert, Twinning and projects in Pupil Referral Units.
- Establishing and maintaining a robust referral pathway whereby local services are able to refer young people into our programmes.
- Providing effective management and support to casual workers and volunteers delivering on the programmes in-line with club procedures.
- Regularly delivering activities and quality assurance across Targeted programmes
- Identifying and creating personal development opportunities which can be promoted to local young people.
- Ensuring that all programme KPI’s and funder targets are met.
- Working closely with local authority services, youth and community organisations, the police and national partners, to obtain data which will support the impact measurement of our programmes.
- Monitor, measure and record the impact of the Targeted programmes
- Ensure that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is promoted within the Social Inclusion workforce and programmes.
- Ensure compliance to Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies ensuring all activities are delivered in line with required regulatory and statutory procedures.
What we are looking for
- Passionate about working with young people.
- Valid, up to date certifications in First Aid and Safeguarding Children.
- Experience working in areas which are high in anti-social behaviour or youth violence.
- Previous experience of working in community and youth work settings.
- Experience of mentoring vulnerable young people.
- Able to deliver workshops to diverse groups of young people, particularly in non-mainstream settings such as prisons and pupil referral units.
- Positive attitude with the ability to lead and inspire a team.
- Strong knowledge of youth work practices.
- Passionate about sport and how it can contribute to achieving social outcomes.
- An understanding of and a demonstrable commitment to promoting principles of Equalities, Diversity, and Inclusion both in the workplace and in the wider community.
- Youth Work Level 3 or equivalent (desirable)
- Relevant mentoring qualifications (desirable)
- FA Level 2 / UEFA C License (desirable)
Why choose us
At Arsenal, we want everyone to feel a sense of trust and belonging, so we are proud of both our club values and also what we offer to our employees. As one of our Gunners, you will receive:
- An exciting reward and recognition scheme
- Generous holiday allowance which increases with your length of service
- Great internal learning and development programmes
- A flexible hybrid working model
- Discounted Arsenal season tickets
- A competitive health and wellbeing benefits package
- A leading Employee Assistance Programme
- Great discounts with some of our Partners
Arsenal for Everyone
Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch.
Disability Confident Leader
We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
If you are likely to meet the definition of being a ‘disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010, we will offer you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for a role. Please choose the option of a guaranteed interview on your application form. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.
