job pack streetleague.co.uk #movingintowork Street League is an equal opportunities employer.

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1 job pack Street League is an equal opportunities employer. streetleague.co.uk #movingintowork Registered Charity England & Wales Charity No Scotland Charity No. SC038884

2 about street league Street League use sport and physical activity to tackle youth unemployment. We do this by working with young people who live in the most disadvantaged areas of the UK, and engage them in structured football or dance fitness and education programmes with a view to getting participants into work, mainstream education or training. We re really good at it too! In 2016/17, 1554 young people graduated from our Academy programmes and went on to make positive change in their lives by getting a job or going back into education. This year we are hoping to help 1,650 young people. What programmes do we run? a) Football / Dance Fitness Street League use football and dance fitness as an engagement and retention tool in order to build the confidence and develop the soft skills of our participants. Young people take part in a daily onehour football / dance fitness session which acts as a feeder programme for our Academies. The session also acts as the first step of their progression, with each participant individually assessed in order to identify the most appropriate support required to effect a positive life transition. b) The Academies Street League s Academy is a rolling in take, meaning we can offer a young person the right opportunity at the right time for them. A young person stays with us for up to 10 weeks. We take young people onto our programme every week and have up to 20 on programme at a time. As well as taking part in football and fitness activity, young people will achieve accredited qualifications and participate in a twoweek work placement. The Academy is designed to accelerate progression into jobs, mainstream education and training while also utilising benefits available in team-based situations to positively impact on the life choices that our young people make. c) Aftercare Graduates from Street League Academies who have been successful in progressing into employment, education or training will be supported by our aftercare provision. Aftercare and Progressions staff engage participants in discussion to confirm that they are sustaining employment, education or training, and continue to track them for up to 12 months if necessary. We will also work closely with employers to manage expectations and further opportunities.

3 WHERE DO WE WORK? Street League operates in 36 local communities across England and Scotland in 14 regional offices. The Need Street League work with young people who are aged 16 to 24 years old from the most disadvantaged communities, because this is where the need for our service is greatest. Almost 40% of all unemployed people in the UK are aged 25 or under, with 201,000 people aged 16 to 24 unemployed for more than a year*. Long-term unemployment on a young adult affects their mental and physical wellbeing, and can lead to health issues including weight problems, mental stress and a loss of self-esteem which, if left unaddressed, can lead to depression. They are also more likely to get involved in anti-social activity, such as substance abuse or crime, and are more likely to be welfare-dependent later in life. There is evidence of a longer-term structural problem in that, even when the economy was growing strongly over the past decade and more, a minority of young people ++ (roughly 7-9%, disproportionately the most disadvantaged) were reaching the age of 16 and becoming long-term unemployed - highlighting the need for Street League s services during periods of both recession and growth. DUNDEE Dunbartonshire GLASGOW CLYDE WEST EDINBURGH Ayrshire LANARKSHIRE TEES VALLEY LEEDS MANCHESTER LIVERPOOL SHEFFIELD BIRMINGHAM LONDON *Office of National Statistics - Feb ACEVO report Youth Unemployment: The Crisis We Cannot Afford

4 JOB DESCRIPTION POST TITLE: REPORTS TO: STAFF MANAGED: LOCATION: CONTRACT: SALARY: Interim Events Manager Head of Major Giving Events Officer London (with travel across the UK) Fixed-term contract (9-12 months) 35,000-37,500 depending on experience Summary of Post Responsible for reviewing and implementing a programme of challenge, sporting and special events for Street League across the UK in order to grow our profile and increase levels of unrestricted funding. Reporting to the Head of Major Giving and as part of the Commercial Team you will also work across the organisation at all levels to develop and market Street League s events portfolio in order to achieve an annual income target. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Strategy & Planning To continue with the implementation of a multiyear, event-fundraising strategy that establishes and grows the levels of net income year on year through challenge, sporting and special events. To lead on an existing event marketing strategy, working closely with the Head of Marketing & Communications, and other relevant staff, to ensure recruitment of volunteers/event participants is coordinated efficiently, including use of social media, to maximise impact and reach. To identify, test and develop a range of challenge events for Street League to undertake in 2019 and beyond, and, while in post, effectively project manage, implement and evaluate them, with support from the Events Officer. To support the Events Officer to develop a community fundraising strategy to develop off the shelf products that increase levels of community fundraising nationwide, and to work with regional to promote community fundraising. To set and meet agreed event participation and income targets. To support the Commercial Team in training and managing staff/external volunteers, to identify opportunities that will enable the events portfolio to grow and flourish. To work with the Corporate Team to determine how best to manage corporate community fundraising events To liaise with all stakeholders including agencies, guest speakers and entertainers as required. Business Development To take advantage of Street League s roster of football, dance and fitness activities (and additional sports identified) to create new, fun and innovative events and community initiatives. To develop and maintain a 12-month plan for all challenge, sporting and special events UK-wide To utilise Street League s networks and wider UK and global sporting events (e.g. World Cup, Olympics etc.) to implement a seasonal portfolio of events. Event Delivery Complete project management in the delivery of events ensuring all legal, health & safety, risk assessment and crisis management requirements are met. To ensure comprehensive post-event evaluation is undertaken to continuously improve the events strategy. Stewardship To ensure that all supporters receive the highest standards of care and stewardship implementing relevant systems and processes to ensure this occurs. To work with Operations Managers and their staff to utilise their extended networks of referral partners, suppliers and local contacts to identify event opportunities, and work with them to market, promote and recruit participants.

5 JOB DESCRIPTION (contin.) Main Duties and Responsibilities (continued): Stewardship (continued) To ensure that all event participants and supporters details are recorded and kept up to date on the database in line with the Fundraising Regulator. To integrate the challenge, sporting and special events strategy with the Individual Giving strategy regarding donor recruitment, engagement and retention strategy. To effectively account manage internal and external stakeholders, including managing expectations. Evaluation and Budgeting To manage the income and expenditure budgets for new event opportunities to achieve the maximum return on investment. To manage the events budget, allocating resources to achieve maximum value while delivering to agreed timescales, and reporting and re-forecasting as required. To support the Events Officer to create and monitor expenditure budgets. To work closely with the Head of Major Giving to ensure that all new business activity is built on rigorous analysis. To develop a cohesive working relationship with the finance team to ensure invoices and other requests are given/responded to in a timely manner. To ensure project and marketing plans are in place for all activity and that detailed evaluations take place and are recorded in these plans. Other To represent Street League and its values in all aspects of the role. To actively promote and implement Street League s Equal Opportunities policy within all aspects of the post. A flexible approach to the working pattern will be required, as due to the nature of events, there may at times be a requirement to work outside the normal working week (sufficient advance notice will given). To undertake other duties as required by the Senior Management Team (SMT). To ensure compliance with the Fundraising Regulator s code of practice. The Events Manager will be based in our central London office although the role will include travel across the UK. This job description is current at the date of issue. As and when the work of Street League develops or changes so the areas of responsibility may be subject to change, and the job description reviewed. Such changes would in the first instance be made in consultation with the post holder. Employee Signature Print Date Line Manager Signature Print Date.

6 PERSON SPECIFICATION Street League has developed the use of selection criteria to aid objective recruitment in line with the Equal Opportunities policy. Personal Characteristics A creative, innovative and enthusiastic self-starter who can work on own initiative Must be outcome and delivery focused, and able to demonstrate this Strong networker with outgoing personality Extremely well-organised and self-motivated with good attention to detail Experience At least three years experience of managing and delivering a broad variety of fundraising events or mass participation activities, including national events, from conception to completion, and of measuring and analysing results to ensure continuous improvement Significant fundraising events management experience Experience of managing income and expenditure budget Demonstrable experience of using creativity and innovation Extensive experience of working with volunteers, staff across different departments and other stakeholders Experience of marketing and recruiting participants for events, particularly from a cold audience Experience of managing and developing staff is desirable Demonstrable leadership and people management skills Ability to prioritise and manage a demanding workload and work on several different projects at once; ability and willingness to adapt to changing workloads and priorities Experience of working effectively and collaboratively within a team to meet the demands of the entire organisation Strong business acumen and financial literacy with an ability to assess and manage budgets A passion for changing the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds Willingness to work outside of normal work hours on occasion, and to undertake extensive travel across the UK Qualifications Educated to degree level however exceptions will be made for applicants demonstrating a high level of experience Fundraising or marketing qualification is desirable Skills & Abilities Excellent communication, both written and oral ability to communicate to a range of different people and groups Ability to build strong relationships both with internal staff, supporters and external stakeholders In depth knowledge of the UK events market

7 Other Lifestyle and Protection STREET LEAGUE BENEFITS, REWARD AND RECOGNITION PROVISIONS The information below provides a summary of the benefit, reward and recognition schemes available. Please check your contract of employment, company policies and scheme rules for eligibility and terms and conditions of provisions. Street League reserves the right to withdraw, amend the scheme and change providers as appropriate. Pension Scheme Life Insurance Annual Holiday Cash Health Plan Employee Assistance Programme Car Lease Scheme Enhanced Sick absence pay Childcare Vouchers Season Ticket Loan Enhanced Jury Service Cycle to work Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in Street League s Group Stakeholder Pension Plan operated by Scottish Widows within three months from their start date. At present, Street League contributes 2.5% of gross basic salary and employees are required to make a gross contribution of 2.5% of gross basic salary (this is equal to a net contribution of 2% which is deducted from basic salary, with the remaining 0.5% being made up of tax relief from the government). Staff may may elect to pay contributions which are higher and Street League will match gross contributions up to a maximum of 6% of your gross annual salary. 2 x base salary cover after one year of service with the company. Additional coverage provided for senior staff. 25 days leave per year, plus one additional day awarded for each year of service up to a maximum of 3 days Core level of cover with Simply Health provided for employees with over three months of service, except office staff who are added after one year of service.up to four dependent children may be added at no extra charge. Option to increase level of cover and extend to spouse/partner. Reimbursement of expenses up to annual limits for dental; optical; tests; specialist consultations; complimentary therapies; alternative therapies. Access to discounted gym memberships and health screening. Access to a Freephone 24/7 helpline that provides counselling and advice on health and wellbeing. Offered as part of the cash health plan Access to a car lease scheme with Fleet Evolution through salary sacrifice on completion of probationary period. Includes servicing, tyres, motor insurance and licencing. Company paid sickness absence in accordance with the sickness absence policy and contract of employment after probationary period completed (9 months) Salary exchange childcare vouchers offering tax savings Interest free loan to cover the cost of your season ticket, repaid from your salary payments Full salary paid during Jury service minus deduction for expenses received from the court Purchase of a bicyle and/or safety equipment to get to work, tax free and paid for monthly via salary sacrifice up to the value of Staff Conference Staff Survey Training & Development International Trips A biennial staff conference to meet staff across the organisation and celebrate success Have your say in the annual anonymous staff survey Opportunities to gain skills and receive formal training, participate in working groups (such as curriculum development, quality forums, etc) and undertake CPD. A limited number of opportunities to participate in international events linked to streetfootballworld