Applications close 17:00 on Wednesday 8 January 2025
Hours and location:
Full time (37.5 hours per week). Based at Slades Park Pavilion, Bournemouth and Redlands Leisure and Community Park, Weymouth. Some evening and weekend work required.
Diverse talent is underrepresented in Active Dorset. Active Dorset is committed to diversity and equal opportunities and want to build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applications from individuals representing different race, ethnicity, disability, or any protected characteristics, to help us understand and work with all communities.
About Us Active Dorset are one of 43 Active Partnerships across England. We work collaboratively to create the conditions for an active nation and use the power of sport and physical activity to transform lives. The Active Partnerships national team is the improvement and innovation agency that leads, supports and represents Active Partnerships.
Our Vision
People in Dorset choose to enjoy an active lifestyle through participation in sport and physical activity.
Our Mission Statement
Supporting strategic leaders with high quality advice and advocacy so that people in Dorset choose to enjoy an active lifestyle through participation in sport and physical activity.
Although working for the Active Partnership this role will focus on delivering the work of our sister charity, Active Dorset CIO.
CIO Vision
Dorset is a place where people choose to enjoy an active lifestyle through participation in sport and physical activity.
Strategic Objectives
To increase participation in sport and physical activity
To improve health and well-being by reducing physical inactivity
To promote Active Dorset as deliverer of high quality accessible community projects focused on increasing and improving wellbeing through physical activity.
To work with partners across the public and private sectors in identifying underused spaces which provide opportunities for promoting active lifestyles for local communities and their residents
To improve peoples' lives by investment in and creation of community spirit and awareness through physical activity.
To support local individuals to lead and support the delivery of events and physical activity opportunities.
To provide facilities and events that engage and stimulate the community into becoming regularly active more often.
Purpose and Impact An exciting opportunity to join Active Dorset and lead our CIO facilities in Weymouth and Bournemouth, to work alongside others to build on the existing successes in transforming spaces for communities to be active.
You will build open and honest relationships with a range of people and organisations who share the same values, motivations and desire to affect change to help achieve the goals of Active Dorset and the Our Dorset Movement for Movement strategy.
The role is responsible for leading the work, staff and volunteers at our facilities in Weymouth and Bournemouth, to connect, collaborate, influence and create a culture where everyone can be active.
Significant investment will deliver new 3G artificial pitches, a new cricket wicket and opportunities for informal activity in Weymouth, we're offering the opportunity to be a key part of delivering that work and ensuring the local community maximise the benefits of what will be excellent facilities.
Building relationships which will support communities including those with high levels of inactivity and inequalities to find opportunities to be active. Close working with leaders from Local authorities, Public Health, NHS, Education and community and voluntary sector, will be key.
About you
You will be passionate about physical activity and sport and the multiple benefits they can bring to individuals and communities.
You have excellent organisational skills, completing work on time and to a high standard.
You enjoy being part of a fun and friendly team
You are self-driven and happy to work using your own initiative
We are looking for a passionate leader with experience of developing positive relationships with people at all levels. You will have experience in developing and managing teams, setting strategy, managing budgets and working collaboratively to develop and/or deliver a shared purpose.
You will be knowledgeable about physical activity development and facility operations. Be a good listener and good at asking questions. You will be able and willing to challenge, in a positive way and will be self-reflective, self-aware and able to adapt your approach. The post holder will be expected to work on their own initiative but pull support from their line manager as appropriate.
About the role The postholder will join our Senior Management Team and will be key in ensuring that the work of Active Dorset CIO is aligned to the priorities of the Active Partnership, Active Dorset CIC and that of our local partners.
The role will be full time with approximately half spent in Bournemouth and half in Weymouth. Some flexibility around evening and weekend working will be required.
Company pension, with 5% contribution from Active Dorset
23 days holiday (pro rata) per year plus bank holidays
Agile and flexible working supported
Free eye care vouchers*
Access to an employee assistance programme
Enhanced maternity/paternity and sick leave policies*
Access to cycle to work cyclescheme*
Annual team away days other social activities
*subject to successful completion of probationary period
Key responsibilities
Facility Management and oversight
Represent Active Dorset and build relationships with the community and key stakeholders including but not limited to local authorities, NHS partners, National Governing Bodies, Football Foundation, contractors, volunteers and voluntary community sector organisations.
Carry out necessary duties (or delegate to line reports) to ensure compliance with the policies and processes of Active Dorset CIO and CIC, including GDPR, health and safety, food hygiene, fire safety and safeguarding.
Develop and monitor workplans for staff based at both sites, aligned to the Active Dorset business plan.
Support with management and process for facility bookings at Slades Park and Redlands, working with the business support team.
Be a point of contact for out of hours emergencies where required.
Produce board reports for the CIO, use the Active Dorset evaluation framework to capture the impact and to tell the story of our work.
Communicating with internal and external colleagues and partner organisations via email and telephone, answering general enquiries, attending meetings.
Contribute to the ongoing development of our equality and diversity action plan, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.
Make recommendations to Trustees for developments and improvements to grow the impact of our charitable aims
Provide line management and support for Site Managers at both Redlands and Slades.
Capture accurate data using digital systems, ensuring high quality administration and record keeping at all times
Promote and keep up to date with the wider work of Active Dorset
NB: The duties and responsibilities of this post are not restrictive, and the post holder may be required on occasion to undertake other duties. This will not substantially change the nature of the post.
Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of demonstrating that they fulfil the following criteria in their application form and should include clear examples of how they meet these criteria.
Qualifications/ training/registrations
Qualification or relevant experience in sport and physical activity development
X
Qualification or relevant experience in facility operations
X
Educated to GCSE Standard or Equivalent with A-C grades in English and Maths
X
Experience
Experience of facility or large scale complex project management
X
Experience of building and maintaining relationships at all levels
X
Experience of working with community groups, influencing and affecting change or transformation
X
Experience of working in communities and an interest in physical activity and community development. This may be evidenced through qualifications, volunteer work or previous work experience.
X
Experience of line management managing a team
X
Sound experience of using a range of IT systems, including Word, Excel, email and databases.
X
Skills, abilities & knowledge
Strong communication skills – written, telephone, verbal and non-verbal, and listening skills
X
Knowledge of national and local priorities in physical activity
X
Strong administration and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise, often managing competing priorities and deadlines
X
Ability to travel between sites (Bournemouth and Weymouth) on a frequent basis, access to a car and full driving licence
X
Positive, with a can do attitude, attention to detail
X
Fantastic team player, who enjoys working with others
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Hours and location:
Full time (37.5 hours per week). Based at Slades Park Pavilion, Bournemouth and Redlands Leisure and Community Park, Weymouth. Some evening and weekend work required.
Diverse talent is underrepresented in Active Dorset. Active Dorset is committed to diversity and equal opportunities and want to build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applications from individuals representing different race, ethnicity, disability, or any protected characteristics, to help us understand and work with all communities.
About Us Active Dorset are one of 43 Active Partnerships across England. We work collaboratively to create the conditions for an active nation and use the power of sport and physical activity to transform lives. The Active Partnerships national team is the improvement and innovation agency that leads, supports and represents Active Partnerships.
Our Vision
People in Dorset choose to enjoy an active lifestyle through participation in sport and physical activity.
Our Mission Statement
Supporting strategic leaders with high quality advice and advocacy so that people in Dorset choose to enjoy an active lifestyle through participation in sport and physical activity.
Although working for the Active Partnership this role will focus on delivering the work of our sister charity, Active Dorset CIO.
CIO Vision
Dorset is a place where people choose to enjoy an active lifestyle through participation in sport and physical activity.
Strategic Objectives
To increase participation in sport and physical activity
To improve health and well-being by reducing physical inactivity
To promote Active Dorset as deliverer of high quality accessible community projects focused on increasing and improving wellbeing through physical activity.
To work with partners across the public and private sectors in identifying underused spaces which provide opportunities for promoting active lifestyles for local communities and their residents
To improve peoples' lives by investment in and creation of community spirit and awareness through physical activity.
To support local individuals to lead and support the delivery of events and physical activity opportunities.
To provide facilities and events that engage and stimulate the community into becoming regularly active more often.
Purpose and Impact An exciting opportunity to join Active Dorset and lead our CIO facilities in Weymouth and Bournemouth, to work alongside others to build on the existing successes in transforming spaces for communities to be active.
You will build open and honest relationships with a range of people and organisations who share the same values, motivations and desire to affect change to help achieve the goals of Active Dorset and the Our Dorset Movement for Movement strategy.
The role is responsible for leading the work, staff and volunteers at our facilities in Weymouth and Bournemouth, to connect, collaborate, influence and create a culture where everyone can be active.
Significant investment will deliver new 3G artificial pitches, a new cricket wicket and opportunities for informal activity in Weymouth, we're offering the opportunity to be a key part of delivering that work and ensuring the local community maximise the benefits of what will be excellent facilities.
Building relationships which will support communities including those with high levels of inactivity and inequalities to find opportunities to be active. Close working with leaders from Local authorities, Public Health, NHS, Education and community and voluntary sector, will be key.
About you
You will be passionate about physical activity and sport and the multiple benefits they can bring to individuals and communities.
You have excellent organisational skills, completing work on time and to a high standard.
You enjoy being part of a fun and friendly team
You are self-driven and happy to work using your own initiative
We are looking for a passionate leader with experience of developing positive relationships with people at all levels. You will have experience in developing and managing teams, setting strategy, managing budgets and working collaboratively to develop and/or deliver a shared purpose.
You will be knowledgeable about physical activity development and facility operations. Be a good listener and good at asking questions. You will be able and willing to challenge, in a positive way and will be self-reflective, self-aware and able to adapt your approach. The post holder will be expected to work on their own initiative but pull support from their line manager as appropriate.
About the role The postholder will join our Senior Management Team and will be key in ensuring that the work of Active Dorset CIO is aligned to the priorities of the Active Partnership, Active Dorset CIC and that of our local partners.
The role will be full time with approximately half spent in Bournemouth and half in Weymouth. Some flexibility around evening and weekend working will be required.
Company pension, with 5% contribution from Active Dorset
23 days holiday (pro rata) per year plus bank holidays
Agile and flexible working supported
Free eye care vouchers*
Access to an employee assistance programme
Enhanced maternity/paternity and sick leave policies*
Access to cycle to work cyclescheme*
Annual team away days other social activities
*subject to successful completion of probationary period
Key responsibilities
Facility Management and oversight
Represent Active Dorset and build relationships with the community and key stakeholders including but not limited to local authorities, NHS partners, National Governing Bodies, Football Foundation, contractors, volunteers and voluntary community sector organisations.
Carry out necessary duties (or delegate to line reports) to ensure compliance with the policies and processes of Active Dorset CIO and CIC, including GDPR, health and safety, food hygiene, fire safety and safeguarding.
Develop and monitor workplans for staff based at both sites, aligned to the Active Dorset business plan.
Support with management and process for facility bookings at Slades Park and Redlands, working with the business support team.
Be a point of contact for out of hours emergencies where required.
Produce board reports for the CIO, use the Active Dorset evaluation framework to capture the impact and to tell the story of our work.
Communicating with internal and external colleagues and partner organisations via email and telephone, answering general enquiries, attending meetings.
Contribute to the ongoing development of our equality and diversity action plan, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.
Make recommendations to Trustees for developments and improvements to grow the impact of our charitable aims
Provide line management and support for Site Managers at both Redlands and Slades.
Capture accurate data using digital systems, ensuring high quality administration and record keeping at all times
Promote and keep up to date with the wider work of Active Dorset
NB: The duties and responsibilities of this post are not restrictive, and the post holder may be required on occasion to undertake other duties. This will not substantially change the nature of the post.
Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of demonstrating that they fulfil the following criteria in their application form and should include clear examples of how they meet these criteria.
Qualifications/ training/registrations
Qualification or relevant experience in sport and physical activity development
X
Qualification or relevant experience in facility operations
X
Educated to GCSE Standard or Equivalent with A-C grades in English and Maths
X
Experience
Experience of facility or large scale complex project management
X
Experience of building and maintaining relationships at all levels
X
Experience of working with community groups, influencing and affecting change or transformation
X
Experience of working in communities and an interest in physical activity and community development. This may be evidenced through qualifications, volunteer work or previous work experience.
X
Experience of line management managing a team
X
Sound experience of using a range of IT systems, including Word, Excel, email and databases.
X
Skills, abilities & knowledge
Strong communication skills – written, telephone, verbal and non-verbal, and listening skills
X
Knowledge of national and local priorities in physical activity
X
Strong administration and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise, often managing competing priorities and deadlines
X
Ability to travel between sites (Bournemouth and Weymouth) on a frequent basis, access to a car and full driving licence
X
Positive, with a can do attitude, attention to detail
X
Fantastic team player, who enjoys working with others
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