Job Description LOCATION SECTION OR SUB-CLUSTER

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1 Job Description JOB TITLE Project Officer GRADE Level 3 REPORTS TO Head of Discipleship and Evangelism LOCATION Methodist Church House CLUSTER Discipleship and Evangelism SECTION OR SUB-CLUSTER Discipleship and Evangelism JOB PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES To professionally, flexibly and collaboratively support the Discipleship and Evangelism team in the effective management of the Youth President, Research and Development of Policy and taking a lead in Projects to further the mission of the team. JOB DIMENSIONS RESOURCES UNDER CONTROL Direct reports- not full managerial Youth President (mentoring, developmental and pastoral) Supervisory responsibilities for any administrative support and volunteers on specific pieces of work Resources Management and oversight of any project related budgets e.g. Youth President Approval of up to 20,000 on general Cluster budget ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. Supervisory responsibilities for the Youth President including mentoring, coaching and providing work and pastoral support. Strategic diary planning of the YP. Assistance with 3Generate report writing. Oversight of YP recruitment process. Policy 2. Lead on policy development for new initiatives and evaluating and redesigning existing policies, practices and structures, and exploring alternative models. In particular change management support for specific areas of the Cluster as required. 3. Facilitate effective consultation practices and convening stakeholders or practitioner s forums in Methodist Church House and elsewhere. Project and Event Management 4. Project lead on the development and implementation of existing and new and priority Development and Personnel Last saved on 20 August 2018 at 10:43 HRD/R/002/ Page 1 of 5

2 projects/events taking place at a national level throughout the Connexion Overseeing and coordinating the work from inception through to delivery within an agreed timeframe 5. Rescue, assess and reform at-risk projects/events through modifying and adapting existing practices and methods to produce a more successful working model 6. Lead Implementation/Planning Group for a project/event. Chairing meetings, coordinating the work of the Group and providing advice and counsel on best practice and ways forward. 7. Manage the budgets of the projects/events and have supervisory responsibilities for any allocated administrative support, volunteers etc. 8. Evaluate and assess projects, processes and procedures and manage future development to uphold and improve standards across the board Research and Report Writing 9. Undertake detailed strategic research and analysis, clarifying and presenting options and identifying the implications of particular proposals or decisions. 10. Any other duties as requested by the Head of Discipleship and Evangelism. Development and Personnel Last saved on 20 August 2018 at 10:43 HRD/R/002/ Page 2 of 5

3 Person Specification GRADE LEVEL 3 REFER TO THE GRADE DESCRIPTORS Education and Training Essential Desirable Assessment Method Graduate or proven professional experience, Q Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development Experienced in project management and development Proven Abilities, Knowledge and Skills Development of new initiatives and projects from inception through to delivery Experience of recovery/rescue project management and developing new processes and procedures to turn a piece of work/project round. Experienced in developing and evaluating policy at a strategic level Ability to manage and lead multiple concurrent projects within tight timeframes and agreed budgets Experience of producing complex reports for governance bodies or equivalent providing recommendations and options to be taken forward and suggesting preferred options Ability to assimilate new information quickly, and keep abreast of a rapidly changing situations and work themes Ability to think through, problem solve, develop and resolve issues Experienced in independent working and self-management, with excellent time management Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate at all levels Adept at dealing with all situations in a sensitive and diplomatic manner. Experience of Researching from multiple sources, analysing information and making evidence based recommendations Able to work independently with little supervision, selfmanage and be proactive Development and Personnel Last saved on 20 August 2018 at 10:43 HRD/R/002/ Page 3 of 5

4 Personal Qualities Demonstrates an understanding and is supportive of the work and mission of the Methodist Church Professional and positive approach, with a commitment to professional development and self-improvement Able to work collaboratively with colleagues, and others throughout the Methodist Church Able to work occasional irregular hours, including weekends and overnight Method of Assessment: A Application Form; I Interview; W Written exercise; P Presentation; G Group exercise; Q Proof of qualification (certificates or transcripts) (We reserve the right to assess any other aspects of the role in a format not previously described) Development and Personnel Last saved on 20 August 2018 at 10:43 HRD/R/002/ Page 4 of 5

5 TERMS AND CONDITIONS Health and Safety: Equal Opportunities: Physical Conditions: Remuneration: Hours of Work: The post holder will be subject to the Methodist Council s Health and Safety policy The post holder will be subject to the Methodist Council s Equal Opportunities policy Open plan office accommodation 30,000-35,000 per annum 5 days per week The normal hours of work will be from 9.00am to 5.00pm with an hour for lunch. A flexi-time scheme is in operation, core working hours are 10:00am to 12 noon and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. With the prior agreement of the line manager, the working day may commence from 8:00 am and will finish no later than 6:00 pm. The flexi-time policy should be referred to for further information. Holiday Entitlement: Sick Pay: Pension: Probationary Period: Season Ticket: Some flexibility in working hours may be required due to the nature of this post and the work of the Cluster. Payment for overtime is not given but employees are entitled to time off in lieu by arrangement. During the first to fourth years 25 days During the fifth to ninth years 28 days During the tenth and subsequent years 30 days Plus Bank Holidays and an extra three days at Christmas and New Year. Entitlement in accordance with the Methodist Council s terms and conditions of employment There is a contributory final salary pension scheme to which eligible lay employees will be auto-enrolled. Employees who do not meet the auto enrolment criteria are eligible to join the Scheme subject to certain provisions. Appointments for lay employees are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period, normally three months. Season ticket loans are available after the satisfactory completion of the probationary period. Development and Personnel Last saved on 20 August 2018 at 10:43 HRD/R/002/ Page 5 of 5