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UK SPORTS ASSOCIATION FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITY

Recruitment Pack

Project Manager

January 2014 Job Title: Project Manager

Dear Applicant,

I am delighted that you are interested in finding out more about this role – thank you for requesting the information pack.

I am excited that the UK Sports Association is now in a position to recruit to a new managerial role that is part of our new and exciting Big Lottery funded project – My Sport, My Voice! It is an exciting time of change and growth for us here at the UK Sports Association and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of this change. The My Sport, My Voice! Project Manager will join a small but busy office, in a friendly and supportive environment where we work hard, but enjoy what we do along the way. The post holder will have the chance to make a real impact on the organisation as well as the athletes we work with as they continue to develop their sports careers.

In this pack, you’ll find information that will help you to complete your application as well as some additional background information to our work. To apply for this role, please complete the application form in full, addressing each area of the role and person specification and ensure you return it to us by the closing date. CVs will not be accepted.

I also ask that you complete our equal opportunities monitoring form so that we may continue to monitor our processes in line with our commitment to equality and diversity. Please remember however, this does not form part of the recruitment process and you do not have to complete the form should you choose not to. Your application form should be sent to us via email or post only (email is preferable).

The Chief Executive UK Sports Association 1st Floor, 12 City Forum 250 City Road, London EC1V 2PU Email: [email protected]

Please place “Recruitment – Project Manager” in the email subject heading.

Unfortunately, we cannot respond to all applications received so if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for interview on this occasion.

If you have any queries, or would like an informal chat about the role, then please contact me on 020 7490 3057 or [email protected]

I look forward to hearing from you and wish you the very best of luck with your application.

Yours faithfully

Tracey McCillen Chief Executive

Recruitment Timetable Closing date for applications Friday 31st January 2014, 5pm Interviews Round 1: Week commencing 10th February 2014 Round 2: Week commencing 17th February 2014

2 About the UK Sports Association for People with Learning Disability (UKSA)

The UK Sports Association occupies a unique space in the sports industry. We are the only organisation in the UK that works exclusively with athletes with learning disability in high performance/elite sport. We are the only organisation with the responsibility for classification of athletes with learning disability in performance sport enabling them to progress to national and international competition. We are a member of the British Paralympic Association and the official GB member of Inas – the International Federation for Athletes with Intellectual Disability. Put simply, without UKSA and the service it provides athletes with learning disability cannot progress along the elite performance sport pathway reaching international competition, the Inas Global Games and ultimately the Paralympic Games.

UKSA has four member organisations. These are Scottish Disability Sport, Welsh Sports Association for People with Learning Disability, Disability Sports Northern Ireland and Mencap Sport in England.

The Board of Directors is made up of up to 2 trustees/directors from each of these organisations. In the case of Wales both representatives are also trustees or lead officers in Disability Sport Wales. In the case of England, there is one member from Mencap and another from the English Federation of Disability Sport.

Our Vision

UKSA believes that every person with a learning disability should have the same opportunities in sport as non-disabled people. Our vision is a society that enables people with learning disability to excel and achieve their full potential in the sport of their choice.

UKSA’s focus is on performance which includes strengthening pathways, collaborative working, the pursuit of excellence, influencing policy, advocating change and challenging outdated approaches. This unilateral approach ultimately ensures that athletes who demonstrate the ability have the opportunity to compete at an elite level.

Our Mission

UKSA promotes, facilitates and supports talented sports people with learning disability in the UK to train, compete and excel in national and international sport.

In order to achieve this, UKSA works with its four member organisations, together with the four pan disability Home Country Organisations, all of whom share the values that underpin the UKSA mission. Equally UKSA works with the British Paralympic Association, Sports Governing Bodies, other disability organisations as well as other key partners including UK Sport.

UKSA encourages and supports the development of sustainable, integrated performance led sport and believes that a by product of its work is sport being used to advance athletes education, training, social development and life skills all of which are fundamentals for athletes with learning disability to succeed in elite sport and reach the ultimate goal of Global Games and Paralympic success.

UKSA promotes its vision, mission and values internationally ensuring work continues on the eligibility and classification system that underpins elite performance sport for people with learning disability, not just in the UK but worldwide. UKSA uses its expertise, sports knowledge and good practice to influence development leading the way and setting the scene through its international post holders, all of whom occupy the most significant positions in Inas and its relationships with the International Paralympic Committee, International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and other international sports.

3 UKSA’s target sports are athletics, swimming and table tennis, with an additional focus on rowing and basketball as potential additional Paralympic sports. Any other sport which develops the potential to become a Paralympic sport for people with a learning disability in the future will automatically be included in UKSA’s remit.

UKSA works with other non-Paralympic Sports too, including for example football, tennis and cricket, amongst others. Some have aspirations for Paralympic inclusion for athletes with learning disability, others have a strong international programme in their own right. Whatever the sports position, UKSA works with that sport to promote inclusion and enable athletes with learning disability to reach the highest levels of excellence and recognition.

What we do

 delivers and develops a credible, robust and professional eligibility and classification system for talented athletes with learning disability across the UK  supports the building and delivery of the best prepared talented athlete with learning disability to the Paralympic Games and the Inas Global Games  influences, leads and advocates policy and good practice on behalf of sport for people with learning disability, engaging stakeholders and decision makers in the UK and internationally and to promote awareness of elite British athletes  changes attitudes towards people with learning disability in sport and also people with learning disability’s attitudes to elite performance sport

Athletes with learning disability being re-included in the London 2012 Paralympic Games sees a watershed moment for sport for people with learning disability, the UK Sports Association and its members from what has been a tumultuous past. The UK Sports Association led a campaign in the UK following the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games which resulted in the this successful re-inclusion.

With this line being drawn in the sand, the opportunity to re-invigorate, motivate and strengthen sport for people with learning disability has never been more accessible or tantalising in prospect. The route is clear now to ensure the focus is on strengthening pathways, supporting NGB’s, eligibility, classification, nurturing talent and ultimately producing Paralympians and elite athletes for 2016 and beyond.

The UK Sports Association’s role in this process is vital. UKSA has demonstrated its commitment, approach and ability to deliver upon its pledges to not only support NGB’s, but importantly support elite athlete development, transition to NGB Squads creating strong, confident, medal potential athletes for the future. As part of this process, UKSA has developed and established strong partnerships, facilitated others, connected pathways leading to enhanced athletes performances. UKSA has also developed a sound and robust process to manage eligibility and classification of athletes in the UK, through direct delivery of this service as well as ensuring that the international scientific process, as well as the political relationships between INAS and IPC who are leading the Paralympic classification, is led by credible and well respected British advocates.

With the inception of our exciting new Big Lottery Funded Project, My Sport, My Voice! UKSA is beginning the next stage of its evolution by recruiting a new Project Team.

You’ll find more information about us on our website: www.uksportsassociation.org

4 About ‘My Sport, My Voice!’

We are pleased to announce the launch of ‘My Sport, My Voice!’, a brand new Athlete Ambassador project to commence in April 2014. This is an exciting new venture for the UK Sports Association and the successful candidate will be pivotal in shaping and driving the success of this work.

The ‘My Sport, My Voice!’ project is a two year athlete ambassador project funded by Big Lottery which will seek to heighten awareness around learning disability, improve the UK Sports Association for People with Learning Disability (UKSA) strategic approach to learning disability initiatives in the future, and change perceptions about what people with learning disability can achieve.

It will do this by using 12 Athlete Ambassadors and 24 supporting athletes. The 12 Ambassadors will take part in concentrated skills development and training to help co-deliver workshops raising awareness and guiding delegates on how to work with people who have a learning disability. This workshop activity will be preceded by tailored media activity, which will be designed to raise interest and make the general public aware of the stories behind the Ambassadors. The UKSA will use the expertise of their 4 main national partner bodies; the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS), Scottish Disability Sport (SDS), Disability Sport Northern Ireland (DSNI) and Disability Sport Wales (DSW) to put together a media plan which will be most relevant for the area of UK they are operating in.

UKSA will also develop a communications toolkit which will be able to be used as a framework to guide organisations and add to the understanding of working with people with learning disability. This will be a resource which is a direct result of the project, and its purpose will be to inform delivery and policy not only just across the UKSA but also many other organisations.

For more information on the ‘My Sport, My Voice’ project, please contact the UK Sports Association.

5 Job Description and Person Specification

Project Manager Area of Work Reports to : My Sport, My Voice! Chief Executive Job summary:

i  Lead on the development and successful delivery of the ‘My Sport, My Voice!’ project v

r  Overall Project Management and key contact for Big Lottery.

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O project delivery

w  Establish & sustain relationships with key stakeholders e  Visionary and ability to see and plan for future beyond the Project Lifespan

Principal accountabilities

 Responsibility for day-to-day management of the project, including responsibility for the timely delivery of workshops across the UK and the creation and delivery of the new communication toolkit  Management of the grant, fulfilling all terms and conditions, reporting requirements and deadlines as set out by Big Lottery  Devise and implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation techniques for the life of the project  Creation and implementation of project plans, ensuring their delivery by the project

s team e i  Working closely with the Communication Manager to ensure the smooth delivery of t i the project v i

t  Management of relationships with external and internal stakeholders c  Budget responsibility and financial reporting, as well as reporting to the Project A Steering Group, Chief Executive, Funders and Board where appropriate. e r  Building and maintaining effective relationships with the our partner organisations, o

C NGBs, disability organisations, athletes, advocates, local business leaders, disability sector and other stakeholders  Recruitment and management of one full-time member of staff, including supervision and appraisals  Promote the values of UKSA and the project  Plan for future sustainability, learning and opportunities beyond current project lifespan.

This is an outline of the core activities for this role and it is not an exhaustive list of duties. The post holder is expected to carry out other activities that are within the scope of the role.

Criteria which will be used in short listing and selecting candidates.

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At least 3 years demonstrable experience of:

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Terms and Conditions

Salary £31,935 including London weighting (part time pro-rata)

Hours A normal working week is 36 hours but this role is part-time, requiring 24 hours per week. You will be expected to work the hours necessary to discharge the duties of the position, which may also involve some evening and weekend commitments.

Probation All employees have a standard probationary period of six months.

Location UKSA will be re-locating offices in March 2014. Full details of the new offices are not yet available however we can confirm this will be a London location. Some UK travel will be required for this role.

Annual leave The annual leave runs from 1st January to 31st December. Employees are entitled to the following annual leave:

1-6 years service 25 days 6 – 18 years service 28 days 18 years + service 33 days

Part time will be treated on a pro-rata basis. In addition employees are entitled to statutory public holidays. All staff are required to reserve some of their annual leave entitlement for the Christmas/New Year period.

Time off in Lieu (TOIL) Hours worked in excess of the normal working week may be taken as time off in lieu. Accrued lieu time must be taken within a specified period.

Pension Scheme A standard contributory pension scheme will be available. For eligible employees, UKSA will contribute 9% of annual salary and employees contribute 6%.

This is an overview of terms and conditions. Full terms and conditions of contract will be provided to the successful candidates.

9 Job advertisement

PROJECT MANAGER (part-time: 24 hours per week) Remuneration: £31,935 pro-rata (incl. London weighting) Reports to: Chief Executive Responsible for: Athlete Support Officer Type of contract: Until June 2016 Location: London-based but travel throughout the UK is required

We are recruiting to an exciting, managerial role that will be key to the success of a brand new project.

The UK Sports Association for People with Learning Disability (UKSA) is a national charity that promotes, facilitates and supports talented sports people with learning disability in the UK to train, compete and excel in national and international sport. We believe that every person with learning disability should have the same opportunities in sport as non-disabled people and our vision is a society that enables people to excel and achieve their full potential in the sport of their choice.

To support this vision, UKSA are pleased to announce the launch of a new project, ‘My Sport, My Voice!’, which has been made possible thanks to a funding award from the Big Lottery Fund under its Spirit of 2012 Trust’s ‘Keeping the Spirit of 2012 Alive’ initiative. The project will involve establishing an Athlete Ambassador programme and implementing a series of Ambassador–led nationwide workshops to engage with the public using a bespoke communication package. The project will help to dispel myths around learning disability and raise awareness around talented athletes by giving them a platform to share their views and challenge perceptions around disability.

Working in a small but busy and friendly office, this manager will really have the chance to make their mark on the organisation and be a positive force in the lives of our Ambassadors.

As our new Project Manager you will have outstanding organisational and leadership skills and will be able to hit the ground running and lead a staff team through the development and implementation of a brand new project, including the successful delivery of a series of workshops. You will be an experienced Project Manager with the ability to meet targets and achieve results, and will be comfortable and proficient in managing staff, liaising with senior managers, external agencies and a variety of stakeholders, including people with learning disability. As the main contact for our funders, you will have experience of managing grants and budgets at this level. The role requires someone who can use their initiative to produce results, but also work effectively in a team.

Download the recruitment pack or contact us for a copy.

Closing date: Friday 31st January 2014 at 5pm.

For more information please contact the UK Sports Association on 020 7490 3057 or email [email protected].