SayPro Learning and Volunteer Co-ordinator – Boston Manor Park Consulting Service

Re – Connecting Boston Manor Park

Would you like to be a part of The London Borough of Hounslow, whose diverse workforce are committed to making a positive difference for our residents and visitors by ensuring the quality of our services are maintained to a high standard?

Hounslow Council is an outstanding council serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet, and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships across the borough which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place, full of potential, but a borough hit hard -socially and economically -by Covid-19. We have stepped up for our residents and businesses like never.

About the role

This role sits within the Parks and Open Spaces team and relates specifically to the National Lottery Heritage Fund funded redevelopment of Boston Manor Park – Re-Connecting Boston Manor Park which aims to reconnect the Park to nature, to its history as an estate for Boston Manor House and public space, to its immediate locality – including the River Brent and Grand Union Canal – and to the people who live around and nearby.

We are looking for someone with the practical skills to work with a range of stakeholders and manage high-profile projects. We are ideally seeking a candidate with a background in project and activities commissioning, but more importantly SayPro be passionate about working with partners and the community to transform the local provision of care for our residents and visitors.

 Purpose of Role:

The post holder will champion the unique assets and features of Boston Manor Park, enthusing visitors to engage with the nature and heritage of the site. They will be responsible for developing and facilitating a wide-ranging activities programme, including its on-going evaluation.

1. To deliver the learning elements of the National Lottery Heritage Fund funded Re-Connecting Boston Manor Park.
2. Engaging the 21^st Century project in the build-up to the sites reopening in 2022 and beyond.
3. To engage with existing and look to recruit new freelance staff to help deliver specific learning objectives including those focused on schools and audience development.
4. To engage with existing volunteers and recruit new volunteers in line with the project Action Plan.
5. Building and maintaining relationships with community groups and partners organisations to ensure the project Action Plan is delivered with the most thorough community engagement possible in the build up to reopening the site.

Your Skills

1. Ability to think creatively and convert ideas to create imaginative and innovative activities and learning s in an outdoor environment.
2. Excellent networking and partnership working skills.
3. Ability to engage with diverse audiences across a wide ability and age range.
4. Flexible approach to work, ability to prioritise and cope with varying pressures and deadlines.

Essential for The Role

• University degree level or certified level in relevant vocational qualifications or can demonstrate equivalent .

We value diversity in its broadest sense. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves, give of their best and reach their full potential. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to better understand our communities and deliver the best services for our residents. We want to receive applications from all regardless of age, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, or social economic background. We want to harness the mix and ensure that everybody can apply and be part of our recruitment processes. We will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.

If you would like an informal conversation regarding the position, please contact gaye.galvin@hounslow.gov.uk or 020 8583 6834

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Closing date is 7 June 2022

Interviews will be held on 15^th  and 17th June 2022.