JOB FUNCTIONCoordinate and deliver across the breadth of the Schools Education Department’s Equality and Diversity Education programmes with a focus on targeted activity. This will also include delivery across a range of established programmes including EandD workshops, targeted female activity, and other targeted programmes across the Foundation. The role holder will also work closely with the Senior EandD Officer to ensure implementation of the Premier League Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard across the Chelsea FC Foundation.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

PLAY YOUR PART (Main Responsibilities)

To lead, plan and deliver engaging activities for targeted groups of children and young people participating in Foundation Equality and Diversity Education programmes

To recruit, retain and manage the relationships with schools, educational establishments and other community settings prior to any programme delivery.

To identify and communicate with schools and educational settings prior to programme to ensure retention, commitment and safeguarding.

To ensure that all data, monitoring and evaluation is captured and inputted onto the relevant secure data capture platforms for reporting purposes with a focus on identified groups and beneficiaries.

To be a positive role model, creating a safe, positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children and young people to learn.

To undertake any other Foundation activities that may be required in addition to the role

DO THE RIGHT THING (Our Expectations)

To demonstrate and live by the club’s values; Here to Win, Be Brave, Do the Right Thing, Play Your Part, Many Teams, One Club and Proud to Be Chelsea

To adhere to the Foundation’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.

To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels

To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead

To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department

HERE TO WIN (Measures of Performance)

To demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and provide support to others across the Foundation with developing their own knowledge.

To develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and identified groups including schools, colleges, local authority, voluntary sector organisations and other funders.

To achieve weekly and monthly targets as set out by the Schools Education Manager and Head of Education.

To attend regular team and organisation meetings reporting key performance achievements/areas for improvement.

To demonstrate the ability to drive and innovate new and existing opportunities individually and as part of a dynamic team.

To demonstrate the ability to work in a confident and flexible manner, and understand the importance of private and confidential material

To ensure success stories are captured through working with Chelsea FC Foundation/Chelsea FC media staff.

PROUD TO BE CHELSEA (Person Specification)Qualifications:

Essential

Demonstrable experience in the industry sector

Desirable

Clean Driving License

Emergency Aid and Safeguarding Children Certificates

Experience:

Essential

Experience of working with children and young people in primary and secondary school settings.

Understanding schools needs and challenges

Understanding the needs of groups and participants who will be involved in the programme

Knowledge of government agendas related to education and young people

Ability to use a range of ICT and Multimedia for design and delivery

Desirable

An understanding of funding streams

Experience of working within a range of educational settings

Budget management experience

Knowledge of Charitable Organisations

Skills and Behaviours:

Creative mindset to help design and implement ''Equality and Diversity Education’ programme

Understand data security and the effective use of technology within an organisation

Understanding of interpersonal skills and different forms of communication and techniques

Understand different learning and behaviour styles

Active listener

Drive to achieve

Open, authentic and approachable

Agile

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC and the Foundation is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups).We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.

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