About the Role:

We are seeking a reliable and organised Development Officer to join our team. This role will involve the co-ordination and development of several programmes focusing on older members of our community. This will entail completing regular evaluation and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support, co-ordinate and devise high quality opportunities for older people to participate in regular, frequent, safe and fun activities, incorporating Motherwell memories, health, safe living and crafts.
• Increase participation amongst under-represented groups by adopting a targeted approach, ensuring effective integration, planning, management and delivery of the Community Trust’s aims and values.
• Establish effective partnerships with key client groups at a local and national level
• Monitor and report to disseminate information concerning the programmes to all partners
• Operate a customer focused approach to the development and delivery of all Motherwell FC Community Trust programmes
• Work with local partners to maximise opportunities to promote wider health and wellbeing through MFC Community Trust programmes
• Deliver programmes to the client group and support volunteers in the delivery of programmes

Requirements:

• Experience of project management in the areas of education, sport, health or leisure
• Experience of partnership working with health, leisure and other pertinent staff
• Demonstrable experience of working with older people
• Excellent verbal, written and facilitation skills
• Ability to manage demands as well as flexibility to adapt to changing demands
• Ability to work with people who may experience isolation, lack confidence or experience communication difficulties
• A track record of being motivated, focused and organised
• Experience of developing positive relationships with people
• Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development
• Ability to monitor and evaluate funded programmes
• Ability to work to an agreed project plan