We are seeking a person who will live and breathe our organisational values and behaviours, working comfortably on their own and as part of teams. You will be organised, driven by insight and the voice of communities and able to articulate the impact of your work.
The Outdoor Partnership (TOP) is a charity that works to support the people of Wales and across the rest of the UK to take up outdoor activities as a life-long pursuit. Their vision is to “Enhance people’s lives through outdoor activity”. As part of a successful application, TOP are working with North Yorkshire Sport, and a local stakeholder group, to expand the reach of the programme to the North Yorkshire Coast.
In this role you will:
- Initiate and assist the community in the formation of sustainable outdoor activity clubs and groups
- Establish and promote pathways to employment programmes for local people in the outdoor sector
- Offer advice and information to club volunteers and external organisations
- Organise relevant training opportunities for volunteers
- Work closely with key partners to facilitate, promote and implement sustainable and inclusive outdoor activity programmes
To do this role you will need:
- Experience of community based development
- Knowledge and experience of successfully obtaining funding
- Experience of project work, operational, developmental and/or financial planning
- To be able to prepare reports, accumulate data and complete grant application forms
- Strong IT skills, especially Outlook, Word, Excel and Database
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- A clear commitment to working together as part of a team
- A clear commitment to equality and diversity
- A willingness to work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the role
- Great attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
We are especially passionate about being inclusive and believe that as an organisation we benefit from the variety of thinking, approach and skills that diversity can bring. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. So, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status or religious beliefs, we would love to hear from you.
For further information or to discuss the role please contact George Cull on 01423 637653.
To apply, please visit the North Yorkshire Sport website – https://www.northyorkshiresport.co.uk/jobs/9249.
