You’ve Got This – Assistant Programme Officer

Contract Type: PermanentRole Type: EmploymentHours: Full timeApplication deadline: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – 09:00Based: Redcar ClevelandSalary: £28,141 Pro RataSalary Type: Fixed SalaryLocation: TeessideRole description: Officer

The Role

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves working with people, thrives in a community setting, and wants their work to have genuine local impact.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the delivery and embedding of physical activity initiatives across South Tees
• Building relationships with community organisations, stakeholders and partners
• Leading assigned workstreams, particularly within our Community Focus Areas
• Managing the YGT LinkedIn account and using digital platforms to celebrate achievements
• Helping organise conferences, workshops and learning events
• Contributing to monitoring, evaluation and case study gathering
• Supporting organisations to sustain activity beyond YGT funding
• Providing day‑to‑day administrative support to keep the programme running smoothly

What We’re Looking For

You’ll have strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine empathy for the communities we serve. You’ll be someone who takes initiative, solves problems creatively, and brings enthusiasm and openness to everything you do.

Essential

• Good general education, with Level 3 qualifications as a minimum
• Experience of working within the local community or leading community projects
• Ability to build and sustain effective partnerships
• A proactive, problem‑solving approach
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and continued professional development

Desirable

• Understanding of the role physical activity plays in improving lives
• Experience of flexible, autonomous working alongside team collaboration

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