Accrington Stanley Community Trust are recruiting a full time Assistant NCS Officer. The closing date is 5pm on Friday 20^th May 2016. Full job description and details of how to apply below.

1. Title: Assistant NCS Officer
2. Salary: £14,000-£15,000 (Plus pension scheme, expenses and bonuses)
3. Contract Type: 12 month fixed term contract (possible extension based on successful delivery)
4. Holidays: 28 days’ annual leave including all English Bank Holidays.
5. Reporting to: NCS Officer
6. Location: Accrington Stanley Community Trust Offices
7. Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
8. Date: May 2016

9. Job Summary (The main purpose of the job)

Accrington Stanley Community Trust is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated individual to the full time role of Assistant NCS (National Citizen Service) Officer.

As part of this role you will be expected to assist with the recruitment and successful delivery of the National Citizen Service programme working closely with the NCS Officer.  NCS is a programme for 16 and 17 year olds that will promote:

• A more cohesive society by mixing participants of different backgrounds
• A more responsible society by supporting the transition into adulthood for young people
• A more engaged society by enabling young people to work together to create social action projects in their local communities

The key role of the post is to market NCS to local young people, recruit and retain participants on the programme. The post will also work closely with our NCS Officer to plan, organise and deliver the induction week, residential trips, planning week and prepare the groundwork for a successful final week social action project.  The successful candidate will be responsible for the administrative and all monitoring aspects of the programme in conjunction with the NCS Officer. The role will also require regular delivery of sports coaching sessions in the Community as well as other projects the Trust delivers.

There is a minimum requirement for the holder to have a full valid UK driving licence with business insurance. Applicants will need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work some evenings and weekends.  You will also be required to work four NCS residential weeks each year with time claimed back in lieu.

Minimum Requirements

• Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
• Educated to A Level standard or equivalent
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office.
• An understanding of the NCS programme
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to present in assemblies to a number of young people.
• Being able to work as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with the 16/17 age group.
• Educated to degree standard
• Sports coaching qualifications

To apply for this role please send a cover letter and CV to jobs@stanleytrust.co.uk

Closing Date: Friday 20^th May 2016

Interview Date: Tuesday 24^th May 2016

Accrington Stanley Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and employees to share this commitment. This role involves work with young people and is subject to Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks. Clearance through The FA CRB system is required. As such this post is exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the applicant must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions. Two references will also be required. Applicants will, in addition be expected to undertake training appropriate to the role.