Community Inclusion Manager

Sale Sharks Foundation is the proud charity partner of Sale Sharks Rugby Club. Our vision is to harness the power of rugby to transform lives across the North West. Every day, we are committed to making a tangible difference in our communities, reaching people of all ages and abilities. We engage with over 15,000 individuals annually through three key areas: Community Inclusion, Education, and Rugby Development.

Our highly skilled, dynamic, and passionate team delivers over 50 community projects, touching the lives of a diverse range of people—from children and young people to senior citizens. At Sale Sharks Foundation, we are inspired by the extraordinary people we work with, and we are dedicated to supporting and uplifting our community.

This is your opportunity to join us in our mission and be a part of our incredible journey. Together, we can create lasting change, unlock potential and make a real difference. This is your chance to be part of our story!

Job Summary

Hours of work: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term, until June 30th 2027 with potential for extension subject to funding

Sale Sharks Foundation is seeking a proactive and skilled Community Inclusion Manager to design, develop and manage existing and future programmes and projects that sit with the Disability & Social Inclusion and Health & Wellbeing teams. This includes project managing the delivery of a clear annual delivery plan, which will meet local needs, working in partnership with key stakeholders to track and ensure the successful delivery against programme and project KPIs. You will hold line management responsibilities to ensure they are fully equipped to deliver their work, whilst providing inspiring and effective leadership and support.

Roles and Responsibilities

Programme and Project Management

• Design, develop and manage existing and future programmes and projects within the Community Inclusion department towards areas including, but not limited to, Disability, Social Inclusion, Youth Justice and Crime Prevention, Health & Wellbeing.
• Create and oversee the implementation of an annual delivery plan to meet local and partner’s needs. ·
• Track and ensure successful delivery against programme and project KPIs in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement and Community Outreach

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to support with programme aims. · Facilitate regular communication and collaboration with participants, community groups, local authorities and other relevant organisations to support development of projects.
• Work with staff to develop strategies to engage, recruit and retain participants across programmes and projects, supporting delivery staff to implement them.
• Work with Community Inclusion teams to ensure the organisation and participation in community events, local partnership meetings and activities to raise awareness and support for inclusion programmes.
• Promote community inclusion initiatives and advocate for the needs of individuals with disabilities, health conditions and other marginalised groups, supporting and upskilling colleagues to do the same.

Line Management

• Provide line management to direct reports, ensuring they are fully equipped and supported to deliver their work effectively.
• Offer inspiring and effective support to team members and project/programme staff, fostering a positive, productive and collaborative work environment.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide opportunities for professional and personal development and training.
• Lead a cohesive team by fostering collaboration, clear communication, and a shared vision to achieve common goals whilst celebrating achievements.

Safeguarding and Risk Management

• Ensure the set up and delivery of all programmes and projects under your responsibility are compliant with all policies and procedures, includes; health and safety, safeguarding and GDPR policies, supporting delivery staff to keep on top of reporting requirements.
• Ensure all activities are correctly monitored with appropriate assessments and health and safety and delivery processes and procures in place.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact and effectiveness of programmes and projects.
• Prepare and present regular reports on programme and project performance to senior management and key stakeholders.

Budget Management

• Oversee the budgets for programme and projects, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources.
• Monitor and track expenditure and ensure compliance with financial policies and processes.

General

• Support with delivery needs as and when required across the Foundation.
• Any other level appropriate duties as required by the employer.

This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect the range of duties the post-holder will perform. It will be reviewed regularly and may be changed in light of experience and in consultation with the post-holder.

There may be times when the role has to work evenings and weekends, including match days. This will always be agreed in advance with time off in lieu offered.

It is key to this role that candidates:

• Understand and implement the Foundations’ Safeguarding Policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines and to use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
• Demonstrate the Sale Sharks Foundation values at all times.
• Promote Sale Sharks Foundation’s brand and ethos in a professional and positive manner.
• Be committed to applying and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion at Sale Sharks Foundation and comply with all Charity policies and procedures.

For more information and to apply go to Sale Sharks Website: https://www.salesharks.com/2025/02/06/join-the-team-community-inclusion-manager/