NCS National Pilot Programme Manager Information Pack

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1 NCS National Pilot Programme Manager Information Pack

2 About the EFL Trust (English Football League Trust) Each weekend during the football season, around 320,000 people watch EFL matches. Just as importantly, via the EFL Trust network of 72 clubs, tens of thousands of people take part in community activities provided by their local EFL Club community team the overwhelming majority involving participation in sport. The EFL Trust is a national charity supporting, advising and resourcing the work of the network, focusing on delivery of programmes in four key areas: health, education and employability, sport and community engagement. The numbers involved are significant with the network engaging around 1 million people every year and Trusts collectively securing funding to spend more than 62 million in their local areas. The Trusts use the magnetism of their club badge to reach and engage with people that most organisations struggle to get to. Our club Trusts are changing people s lives for the better, every single day, through the power of sport. In this, the EFL Trust s tenth anniversary year, it will reach a significant landmark of releasing its 100 millionth pound into local communities and looks forward to the next decade of continued success. 2

3 What do we do at EFL Trust? Objectives The EFL Trust s objectives are: to promote participation in physical activity to promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities or the playing of football and other sports capable of improving physical health to assist (whether by providing financial or such other assistance as may be deemed appropriate by the trustees) in providing facilities for sport, recreation or other leisure time occupation of such persons who have need for such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life to advance the education of the public and to provide opportunities for them to develop their full capacities, and enable them to become responsible members of society so that their conditions of life may be improved Our activities, in line with our objectives, are based around four core themes: Sport, Health, Education & Employability and Community Engagement. Using Sport, particularly football and the unique engagement factor of our EFL football clubs, we seek to encourage people of all ages, abilities, genders, ethnicity and sexual orientation to develop as individuals and, in doing so help to reduce inequalities in communities across England and Wales. Below are descriptions of our main programmes, how the programmes fit together and some indications of the qualitative effects of the programmes: 3

4 EFL Trust Projects and Programmes: The EFL Trust is committed to responding to the government s social mobility agenda by providing opportunities for individuals, regardless of their background, place of birth of location. Via the Club network, opportunities are provided that may not otherwise been available to them and have a positive impact on their lives. This can be seen through our vision to offer high quality programmes in education and employability, our delivery of National Citizen Service and wider community inclusion programmes. We also aim to provide opportunities in volunteering and social action, giving people the chance to develop skills and build confidence. Education & Employability The EFL Trust is committed to putting in place a progression ladder across the network of 72 EFL club trusts that runs from Primary through to Postgraduate education, to support movement ultimately into the world of work. Representing the club trust network, the EFL Trust is working closely with the Department for Education, to progress the Social Mobility agenda both through government funded qualifications and programmes, and within the Department for Education s defined Opportunity Areas. The EFL Trust network is offering Government funded qualifications and programmes from Level 1 through to Level 6, and EFL Trust has worked with key education institutions to develop education programmes that deliver career relevance and employability for young people. Traineeships The EFL Trust National Traineeships Programme is available to year olds across the country with more than 400 young people having successfully completed the programme since it was established in Traineeships have provided a fantastic opportunity for young people to gain work experience and learn new skills in a professional sporting environment, offering education and career progression paths within the sport and 4

5 leisure industry. A number of the club trusts delivering the programme have also been offering wider work experiences through their network of employers. Progression outcomes for trainees have been very good and well above the national average with more than 80% who undertook a traineeship through the Trust s programmes achieving a positive outcome of employment, further education or an apprenticeship. In the autumn of 2017, the national programme was extended to include year olds and the recruitment and development of this route for young people is a key target for the Trust in Futsal BTEC L 2 & 3 Study Programmes The EFL Trust has delivered the Futsal and Education Programme for over 5 years in conjunction with education institutions. Currently, 1,000 male and female students follow a programme with Futsal at the heart of their studies, providing enrichment that provides a unique signature to their learning experience. The pioneering programme is aimed at young people who have a passion for football and a desire to progress to university or work in sport and find the training ground and professional football surroundings more inspirational than school or college classrooms. The programme creates a pathway to university that may otherwise have not been found for some young people. The students study towards a BTEC Level 2 First Diploma, or a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (worth up to three A- Levels), while getting regular Futsal coaching and representing their host EFL professional club in the EFL Trust Futsal League and other cup competitions. Foundation Degree in Community Football Coaching & Development The Foundation Degree in Community Football Coaching and Development has been designed in conjunction with the University of South Wales (USW), to develop the community coaching workforce the EFL Trust network will need over the coming years. Many students who study a BTEC Level 3 programme choose to stay with their club trust to take their higher education course. Currently, 300 students are based in club trusts across England and Wales following a blended learning programme, including residentials at USW s campus. 5

6 A one year top up degree has also been designed so participants can gain a full Bachelor of Science degree. A great example of the Trust providing a strong educational pathway is seen in Ryan Godwin s experience. Ryan joined Cheltenham Town Community Trust at 17 (on the BTEC level 3 programme) unsure what to do in the future. He worked as a volunteer whilst on the course, won the Futsal Golden Boot 2 years running and worked as an assistant coach for the Trust. He then continued onto the Foundation degree course and is now an employee at the Trust. Football Business Management Degree (in partnership with the Open University) Our BA (Hons) Business Management (Sport and Football) degree, developed in partnership with the Open University, uses football to teach the principles of business. The qualification combines business management with sport and training modules to help prepare individuals for a career in the sports industry. A key focus in 2018 is developing the EFL Trust s apprenticeship offer with both apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships. Opportunity Areas The EFL Trust is drawing together the work of 14 EFL club trusts in Opportunity Areas and has recently provided the Department for Education with a survey detailing the activity the club trust network undertakes with young people (toddlers to 25yrs old). The survey revealed that in 2017 over 200,000 young people engaged in community programmes run by EFL club trusts in our network. 6

7 Sport and Health The link between participation in sport and health is well documented. The club Trusts and Foundations within the EFL Trust network are in a unique position, as they are able to engage individuals in otherwise difficult to reach areas of the community. The magnetism of the club badge is very powerful and gives us the chance to encourage participation from individuals who may otherwise slip through the traditional health system. At a national level we are managing the following programmes: Every Player Counts Every Player Counts is a pan disability programme that is funded by Wembley National Stadium Trust and is running projects across 26 clubs in the EFL Trust network. The project has successfully engaged with over 3,600 participants in its first year (20% above target). Over 2,500 participants were retained for 5 sessions or more and over 1,800 were retained for over 10 sessions. 13% of participants were from BAME background and 19% were female, addressing diversity as well as health and participation issues. The statistics only tell a minor part of the tale however. The following case study explains the wider impact of the project on an individual and their families: Corbin Davies, Shrewsbury Town: Corbin Davies was born with Cerebral Palsy. His opportunities to get involved with sport were limited until he started Shrewsbury Town s ShrewsAbility sessions. His dad, Darren, says: Corbin would never wear shorts. It was if he was afraid for people to see his splints and that he had a disability. However, since he started playing football we can t get him out of his shorts. Everything is now football it has given him self-confidence and improved his whole outlook on life. Move and Learn Since the programme s inception, over 74,000 children have become active and learned about healthy eating thanks to the Kinder +Sport Move and Learn Programme. Move and Learn gets right to the heart of the obesity and inactivity challenge in the UK, by supporting children in communities with high deprivation to learn more about healthy eating, making sport fun and engage those not given opportunities in their home life. Sessions are delivered in schools to Year 5s (ages 9 and 10) over a course of six weeks by representatives from their local English Football League club community trust. 7

8 Move and Learn encourages children into activity in 660 schools during the 2016/17 academic year and also inspired holiday clubs, family cooking lessons, school festivals, match day events and visits from over 170 professional footballers. As part of measuring impact, education leaders are surveyed regarding their views on the programme. 97% teachers involved with the programme would recommend the Move & Learn programme to other schools/colleagues and the same percentage feel that children had a better understanding of the importance of physical activity following the sessions. Extra Time Hubs In 2018, as an example of how working with public bodies can create strong impact in communities, the EFL Trust will launch its Extra Time project (working title) at 12 EFL Trust clubs, funded by Sport England. The Extra Time hubs will be a regular gathering place for people aged 55+ to come together to socialize and to prove that you re never too old learn to do the things you ve always wanted to do. Based within the stadium and utilising the clubs facilities, the programme will create a community of like-minded people to shape what s on offer. The activities will be peer led and could include anything from archery to Zumba, bowls to walking football. Nothing is off the menu. The members can contribute to organising and running the groups and sessions, or just come along for the fun. Community Engagement NCS Through EFL Trust s network of Club Trusts over 40,000 teens across the country have taken part in National Citizen Service (NCS) since NCS is a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity open to year olds across England and Northern Ireland. Young people can sign up for the part-residential experience and participate in the 4 week programme that then focuses on 3 phases - Adventure, Discovery and Action. 8

9 These statistics indicate the breadth of the impact of NCS on young people: 70% leave feeling more confident about getting a job. 90% consistently say that they would recommend NCS to others. 86% of participants leave the programme more willing to ask advice or a favour from someone from a different background to them. 91% graduates feel that NCS gave them the chance to develop skill useful for the future. The EFL Trust s network of participants have given back over 1.2 million hours of social action through supporting local charities and having a positive impact on the community. In Yorkshire, over 92,000 was raised in summer 2017 for local charities through the community projects. Wendy Gyarmati, parent of a 2016 graduate said: My daughter decided to take part even though she had no friends to go with. She cried initially and said she wasn t going through with it. I left a scared child that suffered from anxiety for years. 5 days later the Trust gave me back a confident young woman. Another NCS graduate who has had an incredible journey and shows how pipelines of talent can be created is Cheyenne Van De Berg: Cheyenne, from Sheffield, started her NCS journey with the Trust s network in 2016, she comments, NCS enabled me to grow as a person and has opened up numerous opportunities for so many things that I never would have thought possible. Her role in her local community has been nothing short of inspirational, as she has planned and delivered 3 open mic nights that have helped support and raise awareness for mental health, immigration and Black History Month in Sheffield. Cheyenne is now a key member of an elected EFL Trust Regional Youth Board and was also recognised when she was chosen from many thousands of graduates to host the NCS national conference. BSBT To date, four EFL Club Trusts have been awarded funding to engage their communities in projects driving positive messages around building stronger communities. Funded by the Home Office, the Building a Stronger Britain Together (BSBT) programme supports civil society and community organisations who work to create more resilient communities, stand up to 9

10 extremism in all its forms and offer vulnerable individuals a positive alternative, regardless of race, faith, sexuality, age and gender. Bradford City, Portsmouth and Luton Town have all secured funding to develop inspiring community projects, focusing on building stronger bonds in the community and a sense of belonging to combat isolation and risks of extremism. This follows on from successes seen at Grimsby Football Club, a project also funded by BSBT, where coordinators have been engaged to organise events on match days and liaise with local partners to encourage participation from a broader section of the community than currently engage with the club 10

11 JOB DESCRIPTION Post Title: Organisational Base: NCS Programme Manager (National Pilot Programme) The position is home based and will involve regular nationwide including some overnight stays. Occasional evening and weekend working may also be required. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate must have the following: a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle. a suitable home office with broadband access Working arrangements: Full time temporary 35 Hours per week. 6 month fixed term position to manage the NCS Pilot project Salary Band: 30,000-37,500 Reporting To: Operations Manager Community Engagement PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To manage the successful operational delivery of the EFL Trusts NCS Pilot Project, and to ensure the achievement of recruitment targets and quality service delivery by the supply chain. MAIN ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. The management of the effective and consistent delivery of the NCS programme across the agreed pilot supply chain ensuring compliance with contract requirements and programme outcomes. This to include briefing sessions to inform participating CCOs of the contract requirements, and ensuring participants are eligible learners within the pilot principles. 2. To work with the Operations Manager to implement organisational strategies which support the achievement of contract targets and delivery standards at all phases of the Programme 3. Identify and address areas of under-performance across the supply chain. 4. Report to Operations Manager performance, quality and programme outcomes as required. 5. To identify with the Operations Manager, The NCS Compliance Manager and the EFL Trust Safeguarding Officer a comprehensive training programme to ensure compliance with the contract specification. This to include peer to peer mentoring and the sharing of good practice amongst the supply chain as appropriate. 6. To ensure the timely collation of relevant data and information to allow the effective performance management of LDP delivery in line with the central NCS contract. 11

12 7. To maintain communications with the relevant RDPs where CCOs are participating in their regions, and with The NCS Trust as required. 8. Where necessary to work with the Governance and Compliance team to address supply chain breach of contract and invoke special measures. 9. To attend meetings with contractors and suppliers and be a positive representative for the EFL Trust both internally and externally. 10. To undertake any other duties relating to the pilot scheme as required by the line manager. PERSON SPECIFICATION The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Essential Requirements: 1. Experience of programme and/or contract management including strategy development, project planning and performance management. 2. A knowledge and understanding of the NCS programme. 3. A proven track record of supply chain management including monitoring implementation and capacity building. 4. The ability to monitor performance through data analysis, investigative questioning, and the development of strategies to enhance performance. 5. Practical experience of managing information operating systems including monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance frameworks. 6. A proven track record of working and managing external relationships and partnerships. 7. Team leadership experience including recruitment and staff development. 8. A proven ability to work to under pressure to tight deadlines. 9. A commitment to supporting young people, and the principles of equity and diversity 10. Examples of self-motivation and the ability to work on own initiative. 11. Excellent communication skills including written, telephone and interpersonal skills. 12. Competent IT skills. 13. Proven planning and organisation skills with excellent attention to detail. 12

13 Advantageous: 1. Relevant project management qualification. 2. An understanding of the issues faced by young people. Recruitment Process A proposed recruitment timetable is set out below: Closing Date: 10am 11 th June 2018 Interview Date: 20 th June 2018 Interview Location: West Cliff, Preston PR1 8HU. Equal Opportunities EFL Trust is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All suitable experienced applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief(s), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or with regards to pregnancy or maternity. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please detail this in your covering letter. Rehabilitation of Offenders EFL Trust is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and promoting the welfare of these groups. We promote the use of a safer recruitment process and utilise Criminal Record Checks (where eligible) to support this process.. This post involves work with children and adults at risk which meets the requirements of Regulated Activity with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore all convictions, including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS, should be declared at an early stage in the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including a check of the Children s Barred List via The FAs Criminal Record Check process (CRC). The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided and in accordance with the EFL Trust Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy and FA Criminal Record Check Policies. EFL Trust, EFL House, West Cliff, Preston, PR1 8HU. Registered in England and Wales as Football League (Community) Ltd No ; Registered charity No