About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centres vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve Caring Inclusive Collaborative which drive everything we do.
About the role
The Service Manager: Sport and Physical Activity is required to work collaboratively across a multi-agency environment with a range of partners to develop practical responses to key strategic challenges facing the Authority promoting innovation and creativity in service provision to achieve improved outcomes for residents of Barnet.
The post holder will be responsible for leading in delivery of the Councils approach to Physical Activity and Events working with contracted providers partners (internal and external) sports organisations and national governing bodies public services and third sector voluntary and charity organisations.
This will include leading a complex programme of work including: policy development and implementation contract management financial and risk management procurement project management of capital schemes events and interventions that seek to raise participation and engagement levels within greenspaces physical activity and sports development and effective communication and promotion of opportunities and health outcomes
About you
Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification.
Minimum of 2 years experience in a relevant area of work such as sport leisure and/or event management. Proven track record of successful project and contract management partnership working and developing funding bids.
Extensive knowledge of policy in sports leisure and physical activity development and implementation with the ability to articulate complex policy direction to a variety of audiences inside and outside of the council.
Knowledge of specific government policies and legislation affecting sports leisure physical activity and events and commissioning of local services.
Ability to work effectively in a political environment and establish positive relationships with senior managers staff external partners and interest groups in a way that establishes confidence credibility and trust.
Experience of working both formally and informally with elected and/or board members.
Experience of producing and delivering reports presentations and briefings to a variety of audiences: from formal Council Cabinet to informal discussions with service users.
Full UK driving licence and access to own transport for work purposes
What we offer
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clickingApplyto commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying please contact Andy Joseph via email () or Courtney Warden via email ().
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To deliver Barnet Councils commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time compressed hours and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
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