Job Description
An exciting opportunity to join the Rank Foundation team in Penrith as a Place Based Programme Officer through the Time to Shine leadership programme. This new post has been created to support the development of the Sunderland programme, working closely with colleagues and organisations in the city, and to gather data and stories from all our place-based work, to share with key stakeholders including trusts and foundations, strategic decision makers, other funders and government.
The position is offered on an 18-month, full time basis, and we hope the postholder will start in late Summer / early Autumn. From January 2025 the post-holder will be included in the Rank Foundation’s Time to Shine (T2S) leadership programme. As part of the Time to Shine 2025 Cohort, you will be supported through learning conferences, leadership days, action learning and will have access to career relevant training and qualifications.
Key accountabilities:
• Provide administrative support to the Sunderland Rank Associate including co-ordination of regional Steering group meetings.
• Engage with the Rank network, with a focus on Sunderland, ensuring accessibility and a commitment to the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Assist with the research and evaluation of place-based programmes, as required.
• Assisting in the organisation and running of any RFL events
• Lead on content generation pre and post events to share on social media, RankNet online community platform and to support reporting.
• Provide general support that ensures the smooth running of the Sunderland programme and the Penrith office as required.
Please download the Recruitment Pack for the full description of the post.
The important dates for you to note in the recruitment timetable are highlighted below for your diary.
Closing date for applications: 5pm on Monday 5th August 2024
Interviews: In-person Penrith Office, 15th August 2024