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CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Due to the ongoing success of the Saracens Foundation, we are seeking additional casual coaches to add to our delivery capacity and continue a high level of coaching on programmes across North London, Hertfordshire and Essex. This is a casual position which will have varied hours as required by the projects. The Saracens Foundation is a registered charity which exists to enhance the lives of children and young people through the power of sport. It achieves this through the delivery of high quality and innovative programmes that promote the benefits of sport, physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. Saracens Foundation delivers its work in partnership with key local statutory agencies including schools, colleges and FE establishments, county sports partnerships, local councils, youth offending teams and the local community.
RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS
You will be expected to coach a variety of inclusive tag, touch and contact rugby activities and deliver cross curricular sessions in a secondary and primary school setting. In addition to coaching, a key aspect of the role involves various admin tasks when necessary. Working across secondary schools, a proven ability to build relationships in these environments is essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- To deliver inclusive rugby sessions that includes delivering tag, touch or contact to boys and girls in schools, either curriculum or after-school.
- Plan, organise, deliver and review all sessions.
- Complete all aspects of monitoring and evaluation of all delivered sessions.
- Use the Saracens Way to engage and increase participation in under-represented groups.
- To have regular meetings/catch-ups with lead project officer.
ESSENTIAL
- UKCC Level 2 Coaching Qualification in Rugby Union.
- Experience of working with a range of children aged 6-18.
- Current Driving Licence and have access to a suitable vehicle.
- Hold or willing to apply for a current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate.
- A passion for sport and an understanding of wider issues related to sport, health and education.
- Good organisation and time management skills.
- Excellent communication, motivation and ability to inspire others.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, if necessary.
DESIRABLE
- Attended 3 or more RFU CPD workshops
- Valid first aid qualification.
- Good understanding of barriers to participation in the local area.
Rate of pay: Applications: £25 per hour dependent on experience. Applicants should send a current CV and covering letter to milesthompson@saracens.net
This is ongoing recruitment campaign.
We're looking for a Senior Development Manager to join the Saracens Foundation team. This role will match the Charity’s aims for growth in the coming months as we aim to achieve the key milestones set out in our vision and strategy.
Since its inception in 2000, the Saracens Foundation has worked in the surrounding areas of Hertfordshire and North London delivering more than 30 projects in these local communities where sport is used as a tool for empowering social change in behaviour to lead active, healthy and rewarding lives.
The role will report directly to the Head of Operations 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).
If you are excited by the idea of working with our Foundation team, we’d love to hear from you.
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LOCATION: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Stone X Stadium, Hendon
CONTRACT TYPE:               Permanent, Full Time      Â
KEY STAKEHOLDERS:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â All internal departments and external stakeholders
REPORTS TO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Head of Operations
SALARY:                               £37,000 - £41,000
PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Â
The Senior Development Managers work with the Head of Operations and are the operational leaders of the charity. They provide exceptional leadership and strategic direction, using their experience and expertise to drive growth and improve the quality of our delivery. The SDMs are experts in sports development and sport for social good projects, this allows them to provide guidance to Development Managers and Project Officers to ensure business objectives are met and within budget. The SDMs are constantly challenging the status quo, building better projects which have longer-lasting impacts, while growing the Foundation’s reach.
The SDM responsible for this area will be able to understand the ‘needs’ of our local communities and projects, enabling them to make appropriate business decisions. The SDMs are ‘hands-on’, developing, leading, and delivering against the targets set out within the Foundations five year ‘Grow & Improve’ strategy. They work across the Foundations operations teams to implement our strategy whilst helping to manage the income and expenditure of our projects.
This Senior Development Manager role will work across two operational areas: disABILITY and Social Inclusion. Our disABILITY area sees some of our most impactful projects, working with participants with a range of disabilities, from those with hearing impairments to those with severe autism. The Social Inclusion area aims to break down barriers to participation in marginalised groups, including refugees & asylum seekers, women & girls and DEC/LSEG communities.
The SDMs are able to build and maintain strong relationships with our key stakeholders within the third sector, public sector, and private sector, ensuring any partnerships are mutually beneficial and deliver against our operational objectives.
The SDMs work closely as a team to ensure that the Foundations projects are being managed in a way that generates cross-project working and reduces the risk of projects operating in silos. They are able to nurture an empowering culture for their teams and the wider Foundation enabling staff to learn and develop and fulfil their potential, whilst ensuring that staff feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.
Senior Development Managers provide exceptional strategic leadership, they have the acumen to look at the business and project performance and drive incremental growth and programme improvements.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate will have the following:
Skills
- At least 3 years’ experience of project & people management within the sport for change or similar industry.
- Extensive experience in creating and delivering project plans, business plans and charitable strategies.
- Demonstrable experience of managing finances including budgets, tracking income and expenditure and ensuring that projects remain cost effective.
- Experience of setting, managing, monitoring, and achieving ambitious income and project targets.
- You are a creative problem solver with the business acumen to review business performance and identify income generation opportunities.
- Proven understanding and experience in leveraging funding for projects and programmes.
- Experience in providing strategic guidance and leadership to direct reports ensuring they achieve their individual objectives.
- A ‘people’s person’ with excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
- Ability to deliver effective communication – empowering us to ‘shout’ about what we do.
- Good communicator and facilitator with excellent presentation skills including ICT capability.
- Self-starter, driven, ambitious, caring and empathetic.
- Ability to work to strict pressured deadlines on occasion.
- Creative in their thinking and approach to work with impact at the forefront of all ideas.
Desirable
- Experience of working within an elite sport foundation that sits alongside an elite sport club.
- Knowledge of regional and national sport programmes, and the landscape of sport development.
- Knowledge of the geographical landscape including an appreciation of schemes and projects which are already being delivered locally.
- Proven ability to positively influence others and support decision making.
- Report writing and presentation experience.
- Any relevant legislation, sport and development industry awareness, minimum standard compliance.
- An assertive, calm individual that works well under pressure.
- Experience in setting and monitoring a team’s KPI’s.
Personal Characteristics
- You have a relentless focus on getting the jobs done and are a great team player.
- You thrive in and promote a culture of hard work, discipline, honesty, and humility to deliver results.
- You manage projects, activities, and resources effectively, assuming personal ownership and accountability for results.
- Proven ability to challenge and influence others.
- You work well under pressure.
- You are an ambassador for sport for change.
- You instil a continuous improvement mindset and champion best practices.
BENEFITS
Compensation
- The Foundation conduct an annual pay review. However, proactive pay increases may be implemented to reflect growing responsibilities.
Working from home
- We all work from the office on Mondays & Thursdays and have the option to work from home Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays. This keeps team collaboration and engagement high.
- If you are normally office-based, you can still work from home occasionally - as long as you have a good internet connection and a private, quiet space which allows you to do your best work.
Holiday
- 25 days’ holiday a year, plus bank holidays - please use them all!
Health & Wellbeing
- Paid sick leave for both physical & mental health.
Sports & Entertainment
- After work events including PT, football and tag rugby.
- Tickets for Saracens Home Games for you and your family
- Ballot tickets for International Rugby Games.
- Partner discounts
Family
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity, adoption or shared parental leave, if you’ve been with us for at least 26 weeks.
- Life Assurance with Zurich.
Commuting
We’re a member of the cycle-to-work scheme.
Applications should be made by submitting a CV and covering letting incorporating suitability to the role. Applications should be sent to Sangita Asani, People Business Partner at recruitment@saracens.net.
Closing date for applications is the 20th of March at 5.00pm.
We anticipate first stage interviews to take place on week commencing the 25th of March.
Saracens Group positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Saracens are seeking to appoint a Safeguarding and Health & Safety Officer in a full-time position. The position will be split equally between both elements and will be based on site at StoneX Stadium. As part of the wider Safeguarding Team, you would be responsible for giving support and advice to all managers/colleagues in responding to concerns affecting the safety and welfare of young people; for progressing safeguarding, welfare and vetting referrals, assessing risk; and making the necessary referrals to statutory agencies where required. You would be able to manage a caseload and adhere to deadlines and procedural expectations in a fast paced environment. The Health & Safety aspect of the role will be a part of the Stadium Operations Team and the ideal candidate will have a strong background in health and safety management, with the ability to implement effective strategies to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. In carrying out the Health & Safety part of the role, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring health and Safety Policies, SSOW, Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Safety Procedures across the sites.
- Job purpose: To ensure a collaborative approach across the Club to the promotion of both safeguarding and Health & Safety
- Job title: Safeguarding and Health & Safety Officer
- Department: Saracens Group
- Based at: Stone X Stadium
- Reports to: Group Head of People
- Responsible for: N/A
- Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties.
- Contractual status: Permanent
- Salary: £40,000
Safeguarding Duties and Responsibilities (50%):
- Arrange and deliver briefing workshops in relation to safeguarding topics such as RFU codes of conduct, anti-bullying, appropriate use of social media, to staff and players;
- Draft and implement procedures and processes which allow consistent due diligence and risk assessment of core activities;
- To implement standards of criteria for action and referral in response to an allegation or concern, in accordance with best practice models (e.g., RFU and LADO);
- Act as the main point of contact and host audits conducted by outside parties including RFU, PRL, Local Authority; take ownership for the PRL Minimum Standards Safeguarding submission;
- Effectively lead and manage the policies and procedures involving players aged 18 and above with those under 18 in the environment;
- Engage in discussion with staff regarding the risks associated with their activities to encourage attention to participants’ safety (e.g., trips, activities, match day commercial events involving young people);
- Challenge bad practice and behaviours in the moment and encourage colleagues to reflect on and discuss the reason for challenge;
- Develop and oversee practices to ensure all participants both know how to - and are comfortable to - report concerns and allegations;
- Develop training materials or source from RFU, PRL, gov.uk, Working Together to Safeguard Children, or other external providers for our internal and external community (staff, Pioneers, parents, players, coaches etc);
- Deliver - or manage delivery of – training (and periodic update training) to key groups, including coaches, performance staff, interns, scouts, players, parents/carers, other club staff;
- Produce and update communications, and deliver events which champion, educate and encourage dialogue regarding safeguarding to stakeholder groups (e.g., Parent Handbook, Inductions, youth forums);
- Educate coaches and those with safeguarding responsibilities to conduct risk analysis for activities – such as trips and tours. Act as an advisor and help them develop skills in assessing suitability of proposed location, and suggested mitigations to put in place if event goes ahead.
- Respond to process queries or specific enquiries, concerns and allegations in a timely manner;
- Work with the RFU to promote best practice across the Premiership
- Manage, or delegate, cases and ensure they are managed in accordance with club procedure, making a proportionate response (using guidance from RFU resource where appropriate);
- Refer /report serious cases to the appropriate agency when required, in accordance with internal procedures (RFU/LADO etc)
- In the case of non-referred cases, manage them as part of a multidisciplinary team within the club in a person-centred manner, and ensure the appropriate expertise is consulted (HR, Senior Management, Coaching staff etc);
- In response to incidents, review lessons learned and respond accordingly (e.g., through amending policy/ procedures, managing individual performance or initiating training / education activities);
- Use case management software to record information, decisions and to be able to demonstrate decision criteria in the event of case review;
- Be abreast of current safeguarding issues, legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice;
- Participate in internal and external professional development activities and demonstrate a commitment to undertake on-going formal education programmes; and
- To hold positive and constructive productive relationships with the following stakeholders:
- Coaches, Medics and Performance staff: to ensure participants are thriving and safe.
- Designated Safeguarding Officers; to collaborate and support
- Saracens Group HR: To ensure recruitment activity is in place to minimise risk to participants.
- Transport and other auxiliary services: These groups are in regular contact with people and are therefore core stakeholders and deliverers of effective safeguarding.
- Children and Young People: Be a recognisable person at the club who children and young people are confident to approach and has their interests at heart.
- Sport England: Offer access survivor panel for advice on best practice
- RFU & PRL: our primary governing bodies
- Outside agencies: For case management and referrals: Local Multi Agency Safeguarding Hubs (MASH), Police Child Protection Unit, Health Service, Education, Social Care, Local Authority Designated Officer, Child, and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), Schools, Private Fostering Agencies.
Health & Safety Duties and Responsibilities (50%):
- Support the Director of Stadium Operations with case management where a safeguarding or health and safety incident occurs at the StoneX Stadium or on Saracens Group property.
- Work with our insurance provider with regards to any claims
- Management and review of Occupational Health & Safety.
- Review of Stadium Emergency procedures (non-match day).
- Review Standard Operating Procedures and that they align with our policies.
- Work with Stadium Operations Manager to ensure all Venue Risk Assessments are up to date.
- Ensure contractors submit RAMS/Permit to work, to be approved by Health & Safety provider.
- Support the events department on Health & Safety requirements for external events.
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Interested in safeguarding & health and safety
- Willing to follow procedures
- Able to train staff at all levels
- Able to prioritise
- Willing to work under pressure
- Report writing skills
- Time management skills
- Good planning and organisational skills
Personal Characteristics
• You have a relentless focus and are a great team player who has a good sense of humour
• You thrive in and promote a culture of hard work, discipline, honesty, and humility to deliver results
• You manage projects, activities, and resources effectively, assuming personal ownership and accountability for results
• Proven ability to challenge and influence others
• Works well under pressure
• An ambassador for sport for change
• Perception and awareness of when things may work
• You instil continuous improvement mind-set and champion best practices
BENEFITS
Compensation
• Your manager reviews your salary annually. However, proactive pay increases will be implemented to reflect growing responsibilities
Holiday
• Up to 25 days’ holiday a year, plus bank holidays - please use them all!
Health & Wellbeing
• Paid sick leave for both physical & mental health
Sports & Entertainment
• After work events including PT, football and tag rugby
• Ballot tickets for Saracens Home Games
• Ballot tickets for International Rugby Games
• Opportunities for discounted tickets to Saracens games and events for you and your family
Family
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity, adoption or shared parental leave, if you’ve been with us for at least 26 weeks
• Life Assurance with Zurich
Commuting
• We’re a member of the cycle-to-work scheme
This is a hybrid role where we all work in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays before a home match day. We believe this keeps team collaboration and engagement high.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply with your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications should be sent to Sangita Asani, People Business Partner at recruitment@saracens.net.
Closing date for applications: Friday 5th April 2024 at 5pm.
Saracens positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you have not heard back from us within 7 days after the application deadline has passed, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
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We're looking for a Dance Instructor to join the Saracens Foundation team. Dance Instructors are responsible for delivering sport for change projects across North London and Hertfordshire.
Since its inception in 2000, the Saracens Foundation has worked in the surrounding areas of Hertfordshire and North London delivering more than 30 projects in these local communities where sport is used as a tool for empowering social change in behaviour to lead active, healthy and rewarding lives.
The role will report directly to the Project Officer 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).
The projects aim to improve health and wellbeing of participants of all ages, from young school age to 100+. If you are excited by the idea of working with our Foundation team, we’d love to hear from you.
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JOB TITLE: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Dance Instructor
LOCATION: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Stone X Stadium, Hendon
CONTRACT TYPE:              Permanent, Full Time       Â
KEY STAKEHOLDERS:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â All internal departments and external stakeholders
REPORTS TO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Project Officer
SALARY:                           £23,330
PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Â
You will be responsible for the delivery of a wide range of high-quality sessions, events and activities such as cheer, gymnastics, dance and holiday provisions across North London & Hertfordshire. Our delivery consists of dance, cheer and fitness from ages 5 - 106. The projects focus on engaging all ages in physical activity through the form of cheer and dance and our mission is to increase the physical activity levels and improve mental wellbeing for our local communities.
You will be ‘hands-on’ developing, leading, and delivering dance and gymnastics sessions predominantly based in North London and Hertfordshire. The sessions will take place across the week from Monday to Friday. You will work alongside our team to ensure that sessions are being that are delivered provide an excellent service to our key stakeholders.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deliver regular dance/cheer sessions to a range of ages.
- Coaches will plan & prepare dance/cheer sessions and provide positive experiences for all participants.
- Ensures that dance/cheer sessions are delivered to the highest standard.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders, including, but not limited to, key partner clubs.
- Coordinate with Foundation team to ensure high quality and safe delivery that exceeds expectations.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate will have the following:
Skills
- Has a sport or leadership level 2 qualification (or equivalent).
- Experience in teaching a variety of dance styles.
- A passion for dance/cheer and understanding of the work undertaken by the Foundation in this area.
- A ‘people’s person’ with excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
- Energy/motivation and 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.
- Current driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.
Desirable
- Experience in teaching cheerleading and gymnastics
- Experience in teaching dance/cheer/gymnastics to a variety of ages
- An understanding of the sport for change landscape, and the desired impacts of these projects
Personal Characteristics
- You have a relentless focus and are a great team player.
- You thrive in and promote a culture of hard work, discipline, honesty, and humility to deliver results.
- You manage delivery effectively, assuming personal ownership and accountability for results.
- Be organised and efficient in your approach to your work and tasks.
- Be flexible in your approach to managing your workload but also possess the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
BENEFITS
Compensation
- The Foundation conduct an annual pay review. However, proactive pay increases will be implemented to reflect growing responsibilities.
Working from home
- We all work from the office on Mondays and Thursdays. This keeps team collaboration and engagement high.
- If you are normally office-based, you can still work from home occasionally - as long as you have a good internet connection and a private, quiet space which allows you to do your best work.
Holiday
- 25 days’ holiday a year, plus bank holidays - please use them all!
Health & Wellbeing
- Paid sick leave for both physical & mental health.
Sports & Entertainment
- After work events including PT, football and tag rugby.
- Ballot tickets for Saracens Home Games.
- Ballot tickets for International Rugby Games.
- Opportunities for discounted tickets to Saracens games and events for you and your family.
Family
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity, adoption or shared parental leave, if you’ve been with us for at least 26 weeks.
- Life insurance with Zurich.
Commuting
We’re a member of the cycle-to-work scheme.
Applications should be made by submitting a CV and covering letting incorporating suitability to the role. Applications should be sent to Sangita Asani, People Business Partner at recruitment@saracens.net.
Closing date for applications is Friday 29th March 2024 at 5.00pm.
We anticipate first stage interviews to take place on week commencing the 8th April 2024.
Saracens Group positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
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Saracens Foundation are seeking to employ a Project Officer to join our Foundation team. The Foundation has for the last 20 years worked tirelessly to support the local communities across the Hertfordshire and North London areas by changing lives through the power of sport. The charity runs over 30 programmes which service the needs of individuals from the age range of primary school all the way through to the over 50’s, to pan-disability groups as well as those in the criminal justice system.
You will be delivering on our newly funded Women & Girls participation project, funded by the Greater London Authority’s EmpowerHER fund. Working in the Redbridge area, the project aims to increase participation in women’s rugby in the lead up to the 2025 Rugby World Cup. Alongside this, the project also seeks to support the aims of the Mayor’s Violence Against Women & Girls Strategy by providing training and education through appropriate partnerships.
You will take a strategic approach to project development and delivery, ensuring that the projects meet objectives and deliver impacts on local people and communities.
You will be ‘hands-on’, developing, leading, and delivering against the operational and Foundation targets set out within the Foundation strategy. You will manage a project to create and deliver industry leading charitable activities whilst ensuring our projects remain sustainable. You will work closely with the other Project Officers to ensure that the Foundations projects are being coordinated in a way that generates cross-project working and reduces the risk of projects operating in silos. This will include working with the Foundations Videographer to create content that promotes the daily impact the Foundation has on its community.
This a 1-year fixed term position, with a view of being extended upon successfully refunding the project. The role will be based at StoneX Stadium with a hybrid/flexible working pattern which will allow for the best outcomes for our charity.
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).
If you are a proactive, innovative, and results-driven individual with a passion for social impact, we would love to hear from you.
 DETAILS
- JOB TITLE: Project Officer
- LOCATION: StoneX Stadium, Greenlands Lane, Hendon, London, NW4 1RL Â Â Â Â Â Â
- CONTRACT TYPE: 1-year fixed term (funding dependent)
- REPORTING TO: Development Manager
- SALARY: £25,000 – £28,000 (subject to experience)
- KEY STAKEHOLDERS: All internal departments, external stakeholders including participants and sponsors
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Lead in the development of creative ideas to improve projects, engage beneficiaries, and provide the greatest impact on people and communities
- Project Officers support and lead in the design, delivery and coordination of projects, including budgeting and administration
- Ensures that work produced meets all objectives set, is done by the agreed time to the highest standard and achieves the best possible outcome for the Foundation
- Coordinate and manage casual staff to ensure high quality and safe delivery that exceeds expectations
YOU SHOULD APPLY IF
Skills
- Ability to deliver high quality sessions when appropriate – Coaching/Leadership Qualifications
- Experience in creating and delivering project plans and funded projects
- Experience of setting, managing, monitoring, and achieving ambitious targets
- Experience in providing strategic guidance and leadership to direct reports ensuring they achieve their individual objectives
- You are a creative problem solver who can identify and implement improvements to projects
- Experience managing budgets from diverse income sources (e.g. grant income, corporate funders and paid for services)
- Proven understanding and experience in leveraging funding for projects and programmes
- A ‘people person’ with excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships
- Good communicator and facilitator with excellent presentation skills including ICT capability
- A passion and empathy for helping those from marginalised backgrounds
- A resilient decision maker, able to stay calm and collected under pressure
- Able to multi task and manage workload effectively
- Excellent ability to build stakeholder relationships both internally and externally
Experience
- Experience of working in the Third Sector
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills (attention to detail is essential)
- Experience or knowledge for working in a sport for change landscape (desirable but not essential)
- Understand the current challenges faced by organisations in the charity sector
- Experience of working within an elite sport foundation that sits alongside an elite sport club (desirable but not essential)
- Knowledge of the education landscape
- Experience of successfully applying for funding and being aware of process
Personal Characteristics
- You have a relentless focus and are a great team player who has a good sense of humour
- You thrive in and promote a culture of hard work, discipline, honesty, and humility to deliver results
- You manage projects, activities, and resources effectively, assuming personal ownership and accountability for results
- Proven ability to challenge and influence others
- Report writing and presentation experience
- Assertive, yet calm and works well under pressure
- An ambassador for sport for change
- Perception and awareness of when things may work
- You encourage open discussion of different ideas and views; welcome and solicit feedback
- You instil continuous improvement mind-set and champion best practices
- You are happy with a mix of getting your hands dirty and thinking strategically
BENEFITS
Compensation
- Your manager reviews your salary annually. However, proactive pay increases will be implemented to reflect growing responsibilities
Holiday
- Up to 25 days’ holiday a year, plus bank holidays - please use them all!
Health & Wellbeing
- Paid sick leave for both physical & mental health
Working From Home
- We all work from the office on Mondays and Thursdays. This keeps team collaboration and engagement high.
- If you are normally office-based, you can still work from home occasionally - as long as you have a good internet connection and a private, quiet space which allows you to do your best work.
Sports & Entertainment
- After work events including PT, football and tag rugby
- Ballot tickets for Saracens Home Games
- Ballot tickets for International Rugby Games
- Opportunities for discounted tickets to Saracens games and events for you and your family
Family
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity, adoption or shared parental leave, if you’ve been with us for at least 26 weeks
- Life Assurance with Zurich
Commuting
- We’re a member of the cycle-to-work scheme
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please submit a CV and cover letter of how your experiences match the job role.
Please send applications to recruitment@saracens.net by the closing date of Wednesday 20th March 2024 by 5pm. Interviews will be conducted the week including Monday 26th March. If you have not been contacted within 7 days of the application deadline, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Saracens Foundation positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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We're looking for a Older Adults Dance Co-ordinator to join the Saracens Foundation team. Project Officers are responsible for leading the design, delivery, and coordination of sport for change projects across North London and Hertfordshire.
Since its inception in 2000, the Saracens Foundation has worked in the surrounding areas of Hertfordshire and North London delivering more than 30 projects in these local communities where sport is used as a tool for empowering social change in behaviour to lead active, healthy and rewarding lives.
The 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).
The projects aim to improve health and wellbeing of participants of all ages, from young school age to 100+.
If you are excited by the idea of working with our Foundation team, we’d love to hear from you.
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JOB TITLE: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Older Adults Dance Co-ordinator
LOCATION: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Stone X Stadium, Hendon
CONTRACT TYPE:              Permanent, Full Time       Â
KEY STAKEHOLDERS:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â All internal departments and external stakeholders
REPORTS TO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Development Manager
SALARY:                           £25,000 - £28,000
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:Â
You will be leading projects in our Over 50s area, providing older adults opportunities to improve health and wellbeing and reduce social isolation across North London & Hertfordshire. You will be project managing and delivering our Love to Dance, Love to Fitness and Love to Balance projects. The projects focus on engaging over 50s in physical activity through the form of dance and movement. Our dance delivery also consists of other projects such as dance, cheer and fitness delivery from ages 5 - 106.
You will take a strategic approach to project development and delivery, ensuring that the projects meet objectives and deliver impacts on local people and communities.
You will be ‘hands-on’, developing, leading, and delivering against the operational and Foundation targets set out within the Foundation strategy. You will manage a project to create and deliver industry leading charitable activities whilst ensuring our projects remain sustainable. You will work closely with the other Project Officers to ensure that the Foundations projects are being coordinated in a way that generates cross-project working and reduces the risk of projects operating in silos. This will include working with the Foundations Videographer to create content that promotes the daily impact the Foundation has on its community.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in the development of creative ideas to improve projects, engage beneficiaries, and provide the greatest impact on people and communities.
- Project Officers support and lead in the design, delivery and coordination of projects, including budgeting and administration.
- Ensures that work produced meets all objectives set, is done by the agreed time to the highest standard and achieves the best possible outcome for the Foundation.
- Coordinate and manage Delivery Officers and casual staff to ensure high quality and safe delivery that exceeds expectations.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate will have the following:
Skills
- An understanding of the sport for change landscape, and the desired impacts of these projects.
- An understanding of barriers to participation in sport.
- Project management skills that will enable you to create and deliver projects that meet Foundation objectives.
- A ‘people’s person’ with excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
- Excellent people management skills.
- Able to quickly develop strong partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders (internally and externally).
- A ‘self-starter’ who can motivative themselves and others to achieve amazing impacts on communities.
- Ability to communicate internally and externally – empowering us to ‘shout’ about what we do.
- Good communicator and facilitator with excellent presentation skills including ICT capability.
- Has a good understanding of older adult’s sector.
- Good knowledge of financial management.
- Has a strong behaviour and pastoral manner with the ability to remain composed in situations of crisis.
Desirable
- Experience of working within an elite sport/dance foundation that sits alongside an elite sport/dance club.
- Knowledge of regional and national sport/dance programmes, and the landscape of sport/dance development.
- Has a dance or leadership level 2 qualification or equivalent.
Personal Characteristics
- You have a relentless focus and are a great team player.
- You thrive in and promote a culture of hard work, discipline, honesty, and humility to deliver results.
- You manage projects, activities, and resources effectively, assuming personal ownership and accountability for results.
- Be organised and efficient in your approach to your work and tasks.
- Be flexible in your approach to managing your workload but also possess the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
 BENEFITS
Compensation
- The Foundation conduct an annual pay review. However, proactive pay increases will be implemented to reflect growing responsibilities.
Working from home
- We all work from the office on Mondays and Thursdays. This keeps team collaboration and engagement high.
- If you are normally office-based, you can still work from home occasionally - as long as you have a good internet connection and a private, quiet space which allows you to do your best work.
Holiday
- 25 days’ holiday a year, plus bank holidays - please use them all!
Health & Wellbeing
- Paid sick leave for both physical & mental health.
Sports & Entertainment
- After work events including PT, football and tag rugby.
- Ballot tickets for Saracens Home Games.
- Ballot tickets for International Rugby Games.
- Opportunities for discounted tickets to Saracens games and events for you and your family.
Family
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity, adoption or shared parental leave, if you’ve been with us for at least 26 weeks.
- Life assurance with Zurich.
Commuting
We’re a member of the cycle-to-work scheme.
Applications should be made by submitting a CV and covering letting incorporating suitability to the role. Applications should be sent to Sangita Asani, People Business Partner at recruitment@saracens.net.
Closing date for applications is Friday 29th March 2024 at 5.30pm.
We anticipate first stage interviews to take place on week commencing the 8th April 2024.
Saracens Group positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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We're looking for a Rugby Delivery Officer to join the Saracens Foundation team. Rugby Delivery Officers are responsible for delivering sport for change projects across North London and Hertfordshire.
Since its inception in 2000, the Saracens Foundation has worked in the surrounding areas of Hertfordshire and North London delivering more than 30 projects in these local communities where sport is used as a tool for empowering social change in behaviour to lead active, healthy and rewarding lives.
The role will report directly to the Project Officer 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).
The projects aim to improve health and wellbeing of participants of all ages, from young school age to adults. If you are excited by the idea of working with our Foundation team, we’d love to hear from you.
JOB TITLE: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Rugby Delivery Officer
LOCATION: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Stone X Stadium, Hendon
CONTRACT TYPE:               Permanent, Full Time      Â
KEY STAKEHOLDERS:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â All internal departments and external stakeholders
REPORTS TO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Project Officer
SALARY:                               £23,330
PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Â
You will be responsible for the delivery of a wide range of high-quality sessions, events and activities mainly including rugby and holiday provisions across North London & Hertfordshire. The projects focus on engaging all ages in physical activity through the form of rugby and our mission is to increase the physical activity levels and improve mental wellbeing for our local communities.
You will be ‘hands-on’ developing, leading, and delivering rugby sessions predominantly based in North London and Hertfordshire. The sessions will take place across the week from Monday to Friday with occasional weekend delivery. You will work alongside our team to ensure that the rugby sessions delivered provide an excellent service to our key stakeholders.
 KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deliver regular rugby sessions to a range of ages.
- Coaches will plan & prepare rugby sessions and provide positive playing experiences for all participants.
- Ensures that rugby sessions are delivered to the highest standard.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders, including, but not limited to, key partner clubs.
- Coordinate with Foundation team to ensure high quality and safe delivery that exceeds expectations.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate will have the following:
Skills
- Has a sport or leadership level 2 qualification (or equivalent).
- Experience in teaching rugby to children.
- A passion for rugby and understanding of the work undertaken by the Foundation in this area.
- A ‘people’s person’ with excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
- Energy/motivation and 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
- Current driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.
Desirable
- Experience in teaching rugby to a variety of ages
- An understanding of the sport for change landscape, and the desired impacts of these projects
Personal Characteristics
- You have a relentless focus and are a great team player.
- You thrive in and promote a culture of hard work, discipline, honesty, and humility to deliver results.
- You manage delivery effectively, assuming personal ownership and accountability for results.
- Be organised and efficient in your approach to your work and tasks.
- Be flexible in your approach to managing your workload but also possess the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
BENEFITS
Compensation
- The Foundation conduct an annual pay review. However, proactive pay increases may be implemented to reflect growing responsibilities.
Working from home
- We all work from the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (some Fridays before a match day). This keeps team collaboration and engagement high.
- If you are normally office-based, you can still work from home occasionally - as long as you have a good internet connection and a private, quiet space which allows you to do your best work.
Holiday
- 25 days’ holiday a year, plus bank holidays - please use them all!
Health & Wellbeing
- Paid sick leave for both physical & mental health.
Sports & Entertainment
- After work events including PT, football and tag rugby.
- Ballot tickets for Saracens Home Games.
- Ballot tickets for International Rugby Games.
- Opportunities for discounted tickets to Saracens games and events for you and your family.
Family
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity, adoption or shared parental leave, if you’ve been with us for at least 26 weeks.
- Life insurance with Zurich.
Commuting
We’re a member of the cycle-to-work scheme.
Applications should be made by submitting a CV and covering letting incorporating suitability to the role. Applications should be sent to Sangita Asani, People Business Partner at recruitment@saracens.net.
Closing date for applications is Friday 1st March 2024 at 5.00pm.
We anticipate first stage interviews to take place on week commencing the 11th March 2024.
Saracens Group positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Saracens Foundation deliver a range of projects in the areas of North London and Hertfordshire. We are seeking to engage with casual dance and or gymnastics coaches to work on our Foundation Dance programme within our schools communities. We are looking for enthusiastic coaches who bring the energy to every session for all age ranges.
The post holder will be ‘hands-on’ developing, leading, and delivering dance and gymnastics sessions for the children in the schools we work in predominantly based in North London and Hertfordshire. The sessions will take place across the week from Monday to Friday. You will work alongside our full time dance team to ensure that dance sessions are being that are delivered provide an excellent service to our key stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deliver regular dance/gymnastics sessions to children from a range of ages.
- Coaches will plan & prepare dance/gymnastics sessions and provide positive playing experiences for all participants.
- Ensures that dance/gymnastics sessions are delivered to the highest standard.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders, including, but not limited to, key partner clubs.
- Coordinate with Foundation Dance team to ensure high quality and safe delivery that exceeds expectations.
ESSENTIALS FOR THE ROLE INCLUDE:
Level 2 Dance qualification.
Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will be required to obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS) through the Foundation.
Current driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.
Good organisation and time management skills.
A passion for Dance/Gymnastics and understanding of the work undertaken by the Foundation in this area.
You will be expected to bring the energy/motivation and be an inspiration to your audience.
Willingness to be flexible, if required.
Rate of pay £25 per hour
The location of the delivery will be based at our network of schools in the North London and Hertfordshire areas.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidate should send in a short covering letter and a current CV via the form below
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our team can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Our renowned Saracens Pioneer Volunteer programme was established in the Olympic year of 2012. Saracens Pioneers are the life blood (DNA) of Saracens along with the staff and players. Match days are delivered with the support, participation, and time given by our volunteers, known as ‘The Pioneers’. The Pioneers make each and every home match day a unique and fabulous experience for all our visitors to StoneX Stadium.
We maintain a pool of up to 170 Pioneers with typically 90 to 100 volunteering on match day. Recruitment cycles are annual and start in summer. The programme sets high expectations and has done so since inception in 2012, becoming the envy of many sporting organisations nationally and globally. The programme delivers an enhanced customer service to Spectators whilst upholding our Saracens core values.  Pioneers are part of the Saracens family, are highly valued throughout the club, partners, sponsors and fanbase.
Our Pioneers are a diverse group of people of all ages and backgrounds. Some of our Pioneers travel from further afield, to support Saracens, besides those who live locally in and around North London.
Saracens Pioneers are a team of match day volunteers who represent the smiling faces of Saracens Rugby Club. This opportunity is for anyone interested in volunteering with an elite sporting organisation at its spectator events at StoneX Stadium. The programme will give volunteers practical insight into match day operations, crowd dynamics, as well as achieving a qualification in Spectator Safety.
Our programme currently consists of 16 home matches for Saracens Mens rugby matches that Pioneers can support throughout the season. Whilst we would love for our volunteers to support on all 16 matches, we know that this is not always possible. We do however hope that we cab get about +/- of 8 games throughout the season for Pioneers to support on.
The Pioneer Programme is inclusive and open to all. Primarily we are looking for individuals who are:
- Reliable, friendly, engaging and professional
- Over the age of 18
- Able to display good interpersonal, communication and excellent customer service skills
- Relentlessly positive, responsible, adaptable and energised at all times
- Enjoy working professionally in a team environment
- Supportive and sensitive to the needs of visitors, supporters, Pioneer colleagues and staff
- Able to demonstrate and abide by the Saracen’s core values of Honesty, Discipline, Humility and Work Rate.
- A level of mobility to achieve the Pioneer role within the stadium environment
- Stadium or rugby experience is not essential for the Pioneer role
Pioneer Match Day key roles and responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
Health and safety, welfare and the meeting and greeting to the very highest standards, of all our Spectators and visitors within the stadium environment on a match day. Â Saracens Pioneers are a unique resource that draws on best practice for crowd safety management, stewarding and customer service to all our visitors.
Pioneers do provide a dedicated service to assist our disabled visitors. Â A number of our Pioneers have professional experience working with client groups with a range of physical, emotional and learning challenges.
All of our Pioneers volunteer in Spectators Services in the following areas:
- Meeting & Greeting and welcoming Spectators, visitors and fans within and to the Stadium, through our three gates and at Edgware, Mill Hill Broadway and Mill Hill East stations, as well as at the Pursley Road bus stops and footpaths
- Undertaking ticketing duties at our three gates
- Working in our North, South, East (which includes hospitality areas) and West stands
- Working in our fan zone areas
- Working with our Hospitality Support Team.
VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
Behind the scenes there is a Volunteer Management and Volunteer Support team engaged in supporting, motivating, planning, logistics, HR, training/ development of our volunteers. Looking after and supporting our Pioneers is extremely important to the programmer.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
We are looking for people who can show potential to become a Pioneer through skills and experience gained from their personal life, work, volunteer experiences and educational background as follows:
- Demonstrate flexibility to cover match day responsibilities in all areas of the volunteer role
- Undertake match day roles in a reliable, friendly, responsible and professional manner, making spectator safety a priority
- Demonstrate good communication that support and develop your potential to deliver excellent customer service within a team
- Show evidence of skills to volunteer in the Spectator Service roles with a passion for volunteering
- Show evidence of personal excellence and going that extra mile that would support the volunteer role
- Give evidence of being relentlessly positive, exceptional and energised at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- It is a mandatory requirement that every volunteer achieves as soon as practicable possible lst4Sport Level 2 Certificate in Spectator Safety or shows evidence that they have achieved this qualification or equivalent. This qualification is provided by Saracens.
- Requirements in some areas would need mobility to climb stairs.
- Complete and meet criteria of volunteer orientation to achieve and confirm your Pioneer status
BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING
- Expenses reimbursed on agreed threshold for travel
- Meal & Refreshments provided whilst on duty
- Pioneer uniform
- Incentives to recognise the time and efforts of all Pioneers throughout the season through a variety of events.
- Opportunities to volunteer within other Saracen’s Sporting events
- The chance to build friendships and camaraderie with fellow Pioneers and colleagues
To find out more about the role and the opportunity to become a Saracens Pioneer, please complete the Pioneer application form on our Volunteer Management System. A member of our team will be in touch with you to progress your application.
Alternatively, if you want to know more about the programme, or if you know anyone else who may be interested in joining the team, please email pioneers@saracens.net.