We are looking for a creative and proactive Programme Officer to join the Youth Sport Trust and play a key role in the development and delivery of the Enrichment Expansion Programme (EEP).

As part of the Government’s National Youth Strategy, 400 schools across England have been selected to take part in this three-year programme, which aims to increase access to high-quality enrichment opportunities for young people, particularly those facing disadvantage or barriers to participation.

Working as part of the Enrichment Expansion team, you will take responsibility for agreed areas of programme activity, working closely with schools, Enrichment Coordinators, partners and colleagues to develop resources, learning and support that help schools strengthen their enrichment offer.

• Support the development and delivery of the Enrichment Expansion Programme, taking responsibility for agreed areas of programme activity.
• Bring knowledge, creativity and a developmental approach to the design and delivery of enrichment resources, learning and support for schools.
• Ensure the needs and experiences of young people are at the heart the Enrichment Expansion Programme, particularly those facing disadvantage or barriers to participation and their views inform programme development.
• Work with the Enrichment Expansion team, schools, Enrichment Coordinators, young people and partners to develop and deliver high-quality enrichment practice.
• Use insight, feedback and learning from across the programme to inform resources, identify effective practice and support continuous improvement.
• Be curious about the barriers that prevent young people from accessing enrichment in their school.

For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button. 

Youth Sport Trust believes that diversity drives excellence, and that representation is important. We therefore positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

• Experience of developing and delivering projects, programmes or significant areas of work. 
• Experience of working within schools, education, youth development, enrichment or a related environment. 
• Experience of working with or supporting young people to inform and shape programmes, resources or other areas of work through consultation, youth voice, co-design or co production.
• Proactive and able to take responsibility for areas of work and use initiative to solve problems. 
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills. 
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.