Programme Support Officer

Brackenberry Limited; Redditch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Programme Support Officer for a 3-month contract in Redditch. The role involves supporting community and leisure strategies, fundraising activities for youth and disabled groups, and providing administrative support. Candidates should have experience in community programmes and strong organisational skills. This position requires a flexible approach, including occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering community, leisure, or cultural programmes.
• Strong partnership working and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to fundraise, plan, and manage community projects.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Flexible approach, including occasional weekend working.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Playing Pitch and Built Leisure Facility Strategy.
• Contribute to Uniting the Movement for physical activity and sport.
• Fundraise and manage community activities for young people and disabled groups.
• Facilitate the Redditch Youth Providers Forum.
• Provide administrative support including finance and reporting.

Skills

Community programme delivery

Partnership working

Stakeholder engagement

Fundraising

Job description

Overview

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Bromsgrove District and Redditch to assist with the appointment of a Programme Support Officer, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Playing Pitch and Built Leisure Facility Strategy, including partnership meetings and engagement with Sport England and governing bodies.


• Contribute to Uniting the Movement to develop opportunities for physical activity and sport.


• Fundraise and manage community activities, especially for young people and disabled groups.


• Facilitate the Redditch Youth Providers Forum and provide ongoing partner support.


• Support the delivery of RENEW (Rediscover North East Worcestershire) Arts Council Fund (£550k).


• Provide administrative support including finance, database management, and reporting.

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience delivering community, leisure, or cultural programmes.


• Strong partnership working and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Ability to fundraise, plan, and manage community projects.


• Good organisational and administrative skills.


• Flexible approach, including occasional weekend working.