We’re looking for a Project Officer to join the Saracens Foundation team.
Since itsinception in 2000,the Saracens Foundation has delivered innovative and industry leading projects across North London & Hertfordshire, developing sustainable partnerships and providing vital support that helps build stronger, healthier and more connected communities.
This role will report directly to the Development Manager within the team.
Saracens is an inclusive, people first organisation. A core part of achieving our mission is that our workforce is diverse and reflective of the community that we serve. There will be no discrimination in our recruitment and selection processes, nor when considering pay and benefits. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for the position and join us on our mission to enrich lives through sport and entertainment. (You can read more about diversity and inclusion here).
JOB TITLE: Reducing Reoffending Project Officer
LOCATION: Stone X Stadium, Hendon, NW4 1RL
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full Time
RESPONSIB KEY STAKEHOLDERS: All internal departments and external stakeholders
REPORTS TO: Development Manager

SKILLS

• England Rugby Coaching Award (ERCA) or Level 2 Coaching Award from RFU (or equivalent qualification from relevant Governing Body).
• Lived experience or knowledge of working with disadvantaged or excluded people in order to create positive change.
• Experience and knowledge of working with a wide variety of different demographics.
• An understanding of the sport for change and prison landscapes, and the desired impacts of the Get Onside project.
• Experience working with a team of people to reach a shared objective.
• A ‘people’s person’ with excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
• Energy/motivation and an ability to be an inspiration to your audience.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate internally and externally – empowering us to ‘shout’ about what we do.
• Great ICT capability.
• Willingness to be flexible, if required.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To lead on the delivery of the Get Onside programme, both in the classroom-based workshops and on the rugby pitch.
• Support graduates throughout the course and in their first year of release.
• Support and lead in the design, delivery, and coordination of projects, including budgeting and administration.
• Responsible for scheduling the project; monitoring and evaluating the impact of the project and reporting to key stakeholders
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Coordinate with the Foundation team to ensure high quality and safe delivery that exceeds expectations and delivers maximum positive impact.