London Projects and Network Intern

London Projects and Network Intern

London (with hybrid working)

The Organisation

Our client delivers expertise, resources, and vital support to organisations that use physical activity to make a positive impact on young people - and on communities.

Through support, resources, and funding - all provided at no cost - they create social impact and lower the barriers that prevent the next generation from realising their full potential. They provide solutions through their team, backed up by a pool of volunteer consultants who offer professional support.

Their impact focuses on areas such as community cohesion, crime reduction, mental wellbeing, closing the attainment gap, and raising levels of inclusion among marginalised young people.

They are now looking for a Projects and Network Intern to join them on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a part-time role, working 30 hours per week over four days.

The Benefits

- Salary of £13.85 per hour

- 25 days' holiday in addition to statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata)

- Two additional days of personal leave per year for religious holidays and/or wellbeing days

- Volunteer Days - two additional days of paid leave each year to volunteer for another charity or our client's members

- Up to five days of paid study leave for self-funded education/training

- Flexible working arrangements

- A confidential counselling service

- Access to a pension scheme

- Virtual Diversity & Inclusion 'Open Space' every month

- Cycle to Work Scheme

This is a brilliant opportunity for a passionate individual to join our client's enthusiastic organisation.

In this fulfilling role, you will use your passion for physical activity to create opportunities for young people affected by violence, driving positive change and fostering safer, more inclusive communities.

What's more, you will gain valuable experience within the charity sector, setting you up for a rewarding career.

So, if you're ready to build on your expertise and make a meaningful impact, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Projects and Network Intern, you will support the co-ordination and delivery of activities that enhance engagement with our client's London network.

Specifically, you will assist with planning and running events, ensuring members have access to valuable and impactful opportunities.

Working closely with the team, you will also research and identify new partnerships and initiatives to expand the support available to community organisations.

Additionally, you will:

- Build strong relationships with members

- Measure project progress and recording feedback

About You

To be considered as a Projects and Network Intern, you will need:

- A passion and ambition for a continued career in the physical activity sector

- Lived experience of growing up in London

- An understanding (or a willingness to gain an understanding) of how physical activity can be used to achieve positive outcomes for young people affected by violence

- An understanding (or a willingness to gain an understanding) of the voluntary, community physical activity, and youth sector

- An understanding (or a willingness to gain an understanding) of the needs of underserved young people participating in community physical activity

The closing date for this role is 23rd March 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Community Intern, Community Engagement Intern, S Community Engagement Assistant, Network and Events Co-ordinator, Project Support Intern, or Community Development Assistant.

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