Development Officer –CRT Game On

Coalfields Regen; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community regeneration organisation in the North East of England is seeking a Development Officer to support and expand the Game On programme. This role focuses on organizing sports sessions, fostering community engagement, and ensuring programme alignment with local needs. Candidates should have experience in community work and excellent communication skills. A commitment to safeguarding is mandatory, and the position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement and programme coordination.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organise and oversee weekly sports sessions and events.
• Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes.
• Engage with local community to promote inclusivity.

Job description

The Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) is the only community wealth building charity dedicated to the regeneration of Britain’s coalfield communities. For over 25 years, the CRT has worked with communities to deliver a breadth of projects creating opportunities for people, strengthening the role of community organisations and identifying place-based solutions responsive to the challenges still experienced in former coalmining towns and villages. To support delivery, the CRT has developed an innovative community wealth-building model generating sustainable income to deliver both social and economic value. Enabled by engaging key stakeholders, partners and, most importantly the communities, activities delivered are personalised to meet the needs of the people, the organisations and the place.

Role

The CRT Game On Development Officer will support the CRT Game On England Development Manager in delivering and expanding the Game On programme within coalfield communities.

This role will involve:

Programme Delivery & Co-ordination

• Organise and oversee weekly sports sessions, events, and training initiatives.
• Ensure all sessions align with the programme’s key missions: Community, Health and Skills, as well as community needs.
• Promote a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Report the impact of the programme through completing various administration tasks including but not limited to uploading and populating session registers.
• Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes, providing feedback for continuous improvement.
• Support development of new initiatives that respond to community needs.
• Identify opportunities to expand the reach and impact of the programme.
• Contribute ideas to improve programme delivery and engagement.

Community Engagement & Relationships

• Work closely with community and grassroots organisations’ to identify local needs and build meaningful relationships that support co-delivery opportunities. This collaborative approach will ensure the programme remains responsive and relevant to the communities it serves.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local stakeholders, participants and partners.
• Act as a point of contact for community members, offering guidance and support.
• Engage with a variety of audiences, including young people, families, and local leaders to promote participation and inclusivity.

Additionally, the role will involve helping to maintain high-quality standards by: following established processes; reviewing programme documents annually with the Development Manager, and suggesting improvements in line with the document control procedure. As well as adhering to data protection processes and ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are followed.

Please note the Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children/young people and adults at risk. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Find out more about the programme's impact here: https://youtu.be/dMSbD9zP6Rk