Ref 13485-2 Leisure Client & Projects Officer (Fixed Term Contract)

The Service

Brent’s Sports and Parks Service believes that working in partnership with contractors plays a vital role in the overall Council aim of providing good quality sports opportunities for all sections of Brent’s diverse communities.

The Role

The Leisure Client and Projects Officer post is a fixed term contract until end October 2013. Working in a small team you will monitor and evaluate the performance of Brent’s two leisure management contracts so that the services provided are continually developing and improving. The post holder will assist with the development of capital and revenue projects to improve and increase indoor and outdoor sports provision in the Borough and work to raise awareness of sporting opportunities amongst Brent’s multicultural population. You will also assist with specific projects; implement different methods of consultation to identify community needs and support funding and quality accreditation applications for the service.

It is essential that you have good numeracy and literacy skills as well as experience of Leisure centres and plant rooms. You need to be able to understand contractual documents and be able to collect, analyse and interpret data and management information. You will need good communication skills, be excellent at time management and managing different workloads. You must be IT literate. An awareness of equality and diversity issues particularly in relation to participation in sport and physical activity is essential.

Grade & Salary information

Career Grade Scale SO1 – PO1 spinal points 29 to 37 £26,403 to £32,610 including London Weighting.

Recruitment Timetable

Closing Date: Tuesday, 21st August 2012 Assessment & Interview Date: Friday,14th September 2012