The Company

Personal Best Education has been providing expert educational, sports and leisure services to the public since 2012.  Our aims are to give individuals of all age-groups and backgrounds the opportunity to achieve the best they can and make a positive impact on themselves, their community and the wider world.  The primary focus of our services is to educate and upskill the next generation and improve the physical and mental well-being of all children, adults and seniors in Hampshire and the wider world.

 

Our educational services are aimed at equipping young people with the right tools for the future as well as broaden their horizons enabling them to be successful global citizens and make a positive contribution to society.   In addition, our sports and leisure provision offer people from across the spectrum to engage in fun and positive activities to benefit both their mental and physical well-being.  Our desire is to give everyone the opportunity to achieve their personal best whatever their age, background or circumstances.

 

The Position

 

This exciting and diverse role is required to support Personal Best Education’s development and delivery of Teen Projects.

 

The Youth Project Coordinator will play a key role in planning and delivering Personal Best’s Teen Projects across multiple counties. This role will include; planning and implementing strategic plans, engaging with local professionals as well as procuring appropriate venues and food providers for project delivery.

 

·         Plan projects and coordinate key tasks, as assigned, in detail with key milestones and performance measurements to ensure successful delivery of the desired outcomes (as assigned by Head of Youth Programmes and Commercial Manager in PMOs)

·         Prepare and provide updates of progress and performance to Head of Youth Programmes and other key stakeholders, as and when agreed e.g. Communications and reports

·         Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all young people and staff on programme delivery

·         Quality assure and carry out risk assessments on key aspects of all planned delivery

·         Collaborate with our Engagement Team to ensure effective and agile programme planning and delivery.

·         Support key staff recruitment and training to ensure successful delivery of projects as and when required e.g.  Relevant training, procedures and ethos’ of Personal Best

·         Develop project framework, themes and curriculum for workshop timetables

·         Ensure all systems to support successful delivery of projects are effective and appropriate e.g. Finance, feedback etc.

·         Be a key contact for project staff and suppliers during delivery periods

·         Ensure data collection/management, relevant to the assigned project is carried out accurately and correctly at all times and shared solely with stakeholders deemed appropriate or required e.g. Incidents & Accidents, Personal data etc.

·         Support other aspects of the Personal Best business when requested by line manager, MD, where possible and key responsibilities permitting e.g. other projects

 

Benefits

 

ü  Develop and improve soft skills such as teamwork, time management and communication.

ü  Develop project management experience.

ü  Bring positive inspiration to children and young people.

ü  Give children and young people opportunities that they may not usually have.

ü  Be part of a team focused on making a meaningful and positive impact on the local community and beyond.

 

 

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience working with one or more of: - children/young people/local communities
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to lead a team and be part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to motivate and encourage people to overcome boundaries
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a professional manner in line with GDPR and Personal Best Education policies
• Understanding of working with diverse community groups

 

 

Attributes and Knowledge

• Passion for working with children/young people and interested in supporting their personal development
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Hold a full UK Driving License
• Degree level education or working towards degree level or hold a minimum of 1 years’ experience in a similar field

 Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)

Salary: £21,500 - £23,500 

Application Process

Send an up-to-date CV with a cover letter stating why you wish to apply for the role, outlining the skills and qualities you can bring to successfully undertake this post and deliver the desired goals of Personal Best.

 

Email to: [email protected]

Deadline for applications: - 17.00 Friday 4th March 2022.
Please note early applications are encouraged and interviews could be arranged prior to the deadline date and the role withdrawn if the right candidate is appointed.