Newstart Activities and Theatre Programme Lead

The Role

We are outstanding, you can be too

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and innovative candidate to continue to develop our onsite and offsite activities relating to sports, health and well-being and the arts.

Based in our recently developed Newstart Theatre and Sports Hall, you will work with our partners to deliver and grow our established and popular Newstart Activities programme, offering an exciting range of inclusive activities to our learners and citizens and the wider community both on and offsite.

You will also manage the venue commercially, coordinating all external theatre and sports hall bookings and promoting the venue to new audiences.

As part of our Strategic Plan, we aim to become a Centre of Excellence for Health and Well-being and this role is central to that aim.

This full-time role will suit candidates who prefer to work later shifts. A typical working day will be from 10am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, however there will be regular evening and weekend commitments, so flexibility is essential.

For an informal chat about the role in more detail, please contact Amy Fox, Senior Marketing & Fundraising Manager on 01623 499111.

You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website https://www.portland.ac.uk/

Working at Portland Charity

At Portland Charity our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do, we are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.

There are lots of great benefits to working at Portland Charity

·        a rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens

·        enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro rata) and you are able to buy up to 10 additional days of holiday

·        you are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts

·        free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme

·        free parking on site and access to a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options

·        everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications!

We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections the community.

Qualifications needed

Degree in Sports and / or Performing Arts, Management or a related field.

Travel will be required within the role however this can be discussed in more detail at the interview stage.

It would also be beneficial for candidates to hold the following qualifications, although full training can be provided:

·        Sports Coaching or Activity Leadership Qualification

·        First Aid Certificate

Working Hours

A typical working day will be from 10am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, however there will be regular evening and weekend commitments with some evening events until 11pm, so flexibility is essential.

Completing your application:

There are some other important things you need to know before you apply to work with us at Portland Charity.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, an overseas check where applicable and provide proof of their right to work in the UK. 

Please note – We need you to complete an application form to fulfil our Safer Recruitment responsibilities but you can submit a CV and we will consider it alongside your application form.

In order to apply for this role, you will need to create a profile on our online recruitment portal, Face-Ed.

Please click on the “apply” button and this will take you to the link to create a profile.

You will need to ensure you complete ALL sections of your profile before you can submit your application.

If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application you can contact work@portland.ac.uk or call the Recruitment team on 01623 499111, extension 428 or 283 and we will be happy to help.

Many of our staff have a disability and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health and wellbeing at work. If you would like to speak with us before completing an application you can contact our Recruitment team on 01623 499 111 or via email at work@portland.ac.uk who will be happy to support you with your application or answer any questions.