Job Specifications
About The Role
Set for Success Intern
12-month fixed term contract
Are you looking for an exciting developmental opportunity in the sport sector ? If yes, then this exciting new intern opportunity at Islington Council in partnership with the Youth Sport Trust (YST) could be for you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team delivering the Set for Success programme funded by the Wimbledon Foundation in partnership with Barclays, an intensive Athlete Mentor led, youth leadership initiative targeting young people who are most at risk of becoming not engaged in education, employment, or training (NEET).
This rare opportunity will develop your skills in school support, event administration, customer service and data management. You will be keen to work within a team and deliver excellent results for young people in the local area. This is a fabulous opportunity to learn many transferable skills and build relationships with Athlete Mentors, schools and other organisations as well as support the Set for Success school network in your locality.
You will also be working in the Health and Wellbeing team in Islington Council, working to support the health and wellbeing of children and young people, being part of a team who are increasing pupils’ engagement in physical activity through running physical activity interventions, competitions, events and festivals, which you will be an integral part of.
In return you will work with a passionate and forward-thinking charity and local authority committed to improving children’s lives. Islington Council offers professional development opportunities and health and wellness programmes. We believe in creating a work environment that supports and rewards our employees. As a member of the team, we guarantee you will feel very much part of both organisations’ missions and will experience fun, challenge and fulfilment in your role. Your growth is our growth. As a Set for Success Intern, we’ll invest in your future. We offer competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment. We believe in nurturing talent and rewarding effort. Join us, and let’s grow together. If you have the skills to support our work and share our passionate belief in the benefits of sport for young people, we would like to hear from you.
This role requires an enhanced DBS check.
The Youth Sport Trust and Islington Council believe that diversity drives excellence, and that representation is important. Therefore, we 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, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
Reg Charity No: 1086915
For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact:
Name and Job Title: Denise Lake - Health Improvement Officer: Physical Activity
Email - [email protected]
Note to Recruitment Agencies:
We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will reach out directly should we require external support. Thank you for your understanding.
About You
Working for the team, service and our organisation
Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.
We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.
To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.
Our offer to you
We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include:
Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
Excellent local government pension scheme
Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for sho
About the Company
Islington is an inner London borough, serving over 206,000 residents. We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. Our priorities for achieving a more equal Islington are:
- Providing secure, decent, and genuinely affordable housing.
- Investing in local jobs and businesses.
- Working together to create a cleaner, greener, healthier borough.
- Nurturing our children and young people so everyone has the very best start.
- Standing with our communities so the...
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