Senior Community Project Officer (Physical Activity and Well Being)

We are seeking a Senior Community Project Officer to join our award winning London team.

Groundwork London is a leading social and environmental regeneration charity. Through our Communities Programme we deliver over 100 projects each year which empower, enable and enhance communities; improving social cohesion, engaging people in local decision making, and facilitating social action to improve people’s lives and engender civic pride.

The Senior Community Project Officer (Physical Activity and Well Being) postholder will manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of the holistic well-being and sports programme Tottenham Silver Sports (TSS) programme. Working with Homes for Haringey, the sheltered housing provider in LB Haringey, the postholder will establish and launch a series of Well Being and Physical Activity hubs across the Borough to act as focal points for activities which prepare and support participants for a healthy lifestyle in older age.

As a creative project leader, you will bring the technical skills and experience of managing and evaluating large projects, specifically in community based sports. You’ll have experience in engaging with diverse communities, including over 55’s and your excellent communication skills will build strong relationships with clients, partners and the Groundwork London team. You will be a confident project lead with proven ability to coordinate, plan and deliver physical activity, well-being and community projects on time and to budget.

If you are dynamic and influential project manager who wants to make a genuine difference working with communities across London - we would love to hear from you.

 Apply now!

With reference to the Job Description and Person Specification criteria please submit a completed application form setting out your interest, experience, knowledge and skills for this role. Download the pack at https://www.groundwork.org.uk/Sites/london/blogs/senior-community-project-officer-physical-activity-and-well-being

Please return completed applications to londonjobs@groundwork.org.uk and quote 575/SCPO

For further information contact Sandra Hoisz on 020 7239 1389 or sandra.hoisz@groundwork.org.uk.

Closing date for applications: Midday, Thursday 7^th February 2019

Interview date: Thursday 14^th February 2019

Postholders will be considered to be working in a Regulated Activity as set out in Schedule 4 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006; appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Scheme Criminal Records Check

Groundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.