***THIS JOB VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED***
This position is a 6 month temporary contract for sickness and absence cover. This role requires a minimum of 3 days commitment per week but can be extended to full time (Mon-Fri – 35 hours) for the right person.
Salary: £27,200 if full time or equivalent if part time.
Location: West Midlands, Gloucestershire – Somerset region – based from home with travel across the region and attendance on Residential courses.
Responsible to: Director of Operations
Main purpose of the Role: The Warrior Programme Regional Co-ordinator (West Midlands, Gloucestershire – Somerset region)
Duties:
- Build and maintain relationships with military charities, statutory services, partner organisations and veterans groups in the East of England:
- Conduct presentations as required to raise awareness and understanding of The Warrior Programme offer/courses
- Identify appropriate attendees for the courses. Upload information to the Customer Relations Management (CRM) and conduct the necessary administration and briefings to ensure participants are Ready and Suitable prior to the course. Maintain contact and nurture the participant so that they arrive at the course well prepared and motivated to attend
- Sign post Warriors to appropriate support to continue personal development where appropriate
- Liaise with the Monitoring Co-ordinators and referrers to ensure referrals are supported and guided throughout the 12 month programme to ensure:
- They receive first class support post course to maintain consistent progress toward improved functioning and independent living
- Attend Residential programmes Ideally Mon pm – Thu pm inclusive staying on site with the team) and work with the team to ensure all Warriors receive a first class experience during the Residential Foundation course
- Attend online courses, pre and post course workshops
- Collate, write and present required data and management information to the Director Operations/Senior Management Team as requested
- Any other duties related to the post as designated by the Director or Trustee
The closing date for applications is 12 May 23 with interviews commencing thereafter. Ideally we would wish for the successful applicant to start as soon as possible.
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to: info@warriorprogramme.org.uk
The Warrior Programme strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from ex-Service personnel. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please contact John Cummings, Director of Operations on john.cummings@warriorprogramme.org.uk to arrange an informal discussion.
Person Specification
| Essential | Desirable |
| Can work unsupervised, use initiative, is highly motivated, proactive and looks for solutions | A military veteran or spouse of a Veteran |
| Highly organized and able to administer groups of people whilst on a course | Knowledge of, statutory services and military charity organisations |
| Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – Articulate and credible. Able to collaborate with all stakeholders | Experience in negotiating and influencing with Managers & Directors of Organisations at Regional level |
| Can work as part of a remote team and is a good team player. | First aid at work qualification |
| Demonstrates empathy and has a good understanding of the complex needs of ex forces personnel | Able to conduct dynamic risk assessments |
| Able to deliver presentations to promote the Warrior Programme | Knowledge of NLP and TLT and techniques used on Warrior Programme |
| Competent IT Skills – word, powerpoint and excel to populate CRM database and a
Facebook user |
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| Compile concise progress reports for senior management | |
| Flexible and able to work away from home in the UK as required | |
| Car user |
