Job Description

Job Title

: Project Officer

Employer

: Bradford & District Community Empowerment Network (CNet)

Responsible to

: CNet Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Place of work:

CNet, 10 Mornington Villas, Bradford BD8 7HB

Hours of work:

21-35 hours per week negotiable

Salary scale

: 28,142 to 31,022 pro-rata

Holiday entitlement:

28 days per annum plus bank holidays pro rata

The contract is for 12 months initially, plus a further 2 years subject to annual performance review and continuation of funding. The following information is to help staff joining CNet to understand and appreciate the role they will have within the organisation. We have outlined the main duties and responsibilities of the post, however this document does not specify every detail.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for managing own workload and overseeing one or more projects.

SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE

Responsible to CNet CEO.

RANGE OF DECISION MAKING

Routine decisions within well-defined guidelines.

PRIME OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

Co-ordinate and manage delivery of 1 or more community development/engagement projects Identify and encourage people to become involved in projects and opportunities within their communities Work with VCSE partners and organisations to facilitate a range of engagement activities Build relationships with people who are active in their community Enable and encourage community activity using a community development approach

DUTIES

Project Management

Develop effective communication channels between individuals, groups, organisations, partners and public sector colleagues Develop project delivery plans Collate monitoring information and produce reports as required Prepare and submit reports to the CNet Board in respect of the project performance and budget

Encouraging Participation

Attend meetings, prepare verbal and written reports and presentations as required Source training for volunteers and project staff Arrange and facilitate meetings, events, workshops and consultations Encourage the use of a range of consultation methods and creative feedback mechanisms when required

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ASSETS, MATERIALS

Responsible for all equipment and materials Responsible for confidentiality of client, group and project records

Organisational duties

To work as a member of the CNet team, including attending regular team meetings Assist with the planning and organisation of events, publicity, recruitment and other duties as and when required Support the CEO and other staff when required
Note:

As an employee of CNet you are expected to comply with all its policies and practices, work according to best practice principles regarding equity and equal opportunities The post requires travel and outreach across the district and candidates must be able to commit to this No contra-indications in personal background or criminal record indicating unsuitability to work with children/young people/vulnerable clients/finance (DBS check as appropriate) Must be legally entitled to work in the UK
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 28,142.00-31,022.00 per year

Expected hours: 21 - 35 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person