Skills Lab Officer - Manchester, United Kingdom - Manchester United

Manchester United

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Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Skills Lab Officer (Casual)

Location:
Old Trafford

Manchester United Foundation uses football to engage and inspire young people to build a better life for themselves and unite the communities in which they live. Dedicated staff deliver football coaching, educational programmes and personal development, providing young people with opportunities to change their lives for the better.

At Manchester United, we want to create a high-performance culture where everyone can be their best and thrive.

We are committed to the continual growth and development of colleagues through access to skills platforms such as LinkedIn Learning. We also offer a range of wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme, access to health checks, digital GPs & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace, enhanced family leave, plus schemes such as Cycle 2 Work and holiday purchasing, where you can buy up to 10 extra days of additional leave. When working onsite, you'll have access to a complimentary lunch and parking every day, alongside gym facilities and regular colleague socials.

From a reward perspective, in recognition of high performance, all colleagues are entitled to an annual performance bonus. As a member of our team, you'll also gain access to an exclusive range of club and partner discounts via our benefits platform, United Rewards.

The Purpose:

As part of the Skills Lab team you will play a vital role in supporting young people through the delivery of our immersive character enrichment workshops for young people from around the world.

To support the strategic growth of the Skills Lab department and its in-demand character enrichments workshops we are seeking a casual Skills Lab Officer to join our team.

Opportunities to support weekday (Monday-Friday during in peak delivery times) and/or weekend delivery (Saturday & Sunday).

The Role:

Facilitate engaging and interactive character education workshops and activities within the Skills Lab, tailored to the individual needs and interests of young participants.
Develop and deliver innovative curriculum content that aligns with the Skills Lab vision of empowering young people to fulfil their potential.
Cultivate a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered.
Collaborate with team members to plan and execute special events, projects, and initiatives that enhance the impact and reach of the Skills Lab programme.
Maintain accurate records of participant progress and feedback, using data to inform programme improvements and adjustments as needed.
Uphold the values and ethos of the Manchester United Foundation, promoting positive behaviour, and inclusivity at all times.
Act as a positive role model for young people, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and integrity in all interactions.
Continuously seek opportunities for personal and professional development to enhance effectiveness in the role and contribute to the overall success of the Skills Lab programme.

The Person:

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Demonstrated academic achievement in secondary and/or further education.
Innovating and driving personal development with a commitment to excellence.
Working effectively with sizable groups of young individuals.
Conducting workshops within an educational setting.
Strong functional skills in Mathematics and English.
Current UK driving license.

Desirable

Mental Health First Aid certification.
Additional sports coaching qualifications.
Qualification in youth work.
Familiarity with the national curriculum and character education.
Experience working within an education/academic environment.

We recognise the importance of safeguarding children and adults at risk at Manchester United, as part of this commitment this post is required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level, as well as full reference history.

Manchester United is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to background, ethnicity, race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected characteristics.
**Manchester United Football Club are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, supporting the armed forces community to transition into careers outside of the armed forces.