The salary is £30,000 per annum for 0.53 FTE
(Actual £16,000 per annum)
20 Hours per week
THE ROLE
The SAW Community Connector will play a vital role within the organisation, networking with local third sector organisations promoting and encouraging community groups, charities and services to become involved in the organisations health, wellness and community programmes. There will be a balance of networking, working with other organisations and delivering several programmes at Strength Academy Wales.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build positive relationships with local groups, organisations and charities.
- Work with Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services and the Pembrokeshire Community Hub to enhance networking opportunities.
- Attend relevant Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services and Pembrokeshire Community Hub meetings, forums and events such as the Community Connector Speed Networking forum.
- Promote, liaise with and meet local groups and organisations who may wish to be involved in Strength Academy Wales activities.
- Develop the number of positive collaborations and partnerships with local groups, organisations and charities.
- Recruit and increase the number of people from the local communities attending the SAW Community Support programmes.
- Play an active role enhancing the organisations social media profile, especially in terms of promoting the Community Support programmes and creating collaborations.
- Plan, prepare and implement a percentage of the Community Support Programmes.
- To be a positive role model and create a positive environment in which to motivate members to be healthy and through a social environment.
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and adults at all times.
- To be an active member of the team and operate in line with the values and principles of the organisation.
- Act at all times in accordance with Pembrokeshire Weightlifting’s policies and procedures.
- Any other duties as would be expected as a Community Connector and coach of the Community Support Programmes.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate will have experience of working with people who are seen as hard to reach or underrepresented members of the local community. They will have excellent interpersonal, networking and relationship building skills, allowing for a co-operative approach to work with other agencies, maintaining strong, positive partnership working. The candidate will have the ability to prioritise effectively and enjoy multi-tasking. Be confident in engaging directly with people and to encourage and motivate them to participate in activities and events. The ability to delivery practical sessions to various groups will be an important factor in this role.
Full job description and application form may be downloaded below
Current community programmes maybe viewed HERE
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Closing date for applications 12noon, 4th April 2025
Applicants should submit an application form and CV. To be submitted to: office@strengthacademy.wales
To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact volunteer director, Simon Roach at simon.roach@strengthacademy.wales