Head of Projects & Development         

Grade 6: Salary from £41,400

About Us

Derby County Community Trust has a clear mission.  We harness the power of Derby County Football Club to improve lives and communities through sport, physical activity, health and education.  We help more than 25,000 people per year and our work is recognised and respected at regional and national levels.  Since 2008 we have been dedicated to fostering participation in sports, enhancing health and wellbeing, providing quality education and promoting equality and diversity.

We care about our community; we care about our people.  We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Projects & Development to join our Senior Leadership Team in this newly created position.

About You

With a caring & compassionate nature, you will be an experienced programme leader with the ability to work closely with stakeholders to build relationships and ensure that our projects and programmes are innovative, impactful and sustainable.  You will have a deep understanding of the sector and alignment with our mission and purpose, together with the ability to strategically lead at pace on the proactive response to community need.

Our values underpin everything we deliver as a charity you will be responsible for modelling these values through yourself and your work. 

About the Role

The purpose of the role is to lead the strategic design, development and implementation of programmes that advance DCCT’s mission.  You will manage the Education, Health, Inclusion and Schools & Coaching departments to drive growth across existing programmes whilst seeking new innovative opportunities and range of activities for the Trust.

Benefits

• Opportunities for ongoing CPD and professional development
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
• Cash Health Plan
• Death in service benefit
• Free access to DCCT Health & Fitness sessions
• 2 complimentary DCFC season tickets
• 20% discount at DCFC megastore
• 28 days’ leave (including bank holidays), increasing by 1 day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 33 days (including bank holidays)
• Annual Christmas shutdown (no annual leave required)

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Paul Newman, Head of Community ([email protected])

To apply please complete the Derby County Community Trust Application Form which can be downloaded from https://www.derbycountycommunitytrust.com/about/careers OR using the button below (outlining which role you are interested in) and return, along with a completed Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form, to [email protected]

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Derby County Community Trust believe our workforce should be as diverse as the communities we serve.  We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity & inclusion throughout our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Safeguarding

Derby County Community Trust have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children, young people, and adults at risk to keep them safe and is committed to working in a way that protects them.  The Trust expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of the Trust’s commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that they will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check (CRC) as part of the recruitment process.

Derby County Community Trust’s Job Applicant Privacy Policy can be found at www.derbycountycommunitytrust.com/about/careers.

Closing date: Monday 7th October, 9am

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