Are you looking for an exciting developmental opportunity in the sport sector? If yes, then this exciting new intern opportunity at Islington Council in partnership with the Youth Sport Trust (YST) could be for you.
The role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team delivering the Set for Success programme funded by the Wimbledon Foundation in partnership with Barclays, an intensive Athlete Mentor led, youth leadership initiative targeting young people who are most at risk of becoming not engaged in education, employment, or training (NEET).
This rare opportunity will develop your skills in school support, event administration, customer service and data management. You will be keen to work within a team and deliver excellent results for young people in the local area. This is a fabulous opportunity to learn many transferable skills and build relationships with Athlete Mentors, schools and other organisations as well as support the Set for Success school network in your locality.
You will also be working in the Health and Wellbeing team in Islington Council, working to support the health and wellbeing of children and young people, being part of a team who are increasing pupils’ engagement in physical activity through running physical activity interventions, competitions, events and festivals, which you will be an integral part of.
In return you will work with a passionate and forward-thinking charity and local authority committed to improving children’s lives. Islington Council offers professional development opportunities and health and wellness programmes. We believe in creating a work environment that supports and rewards our employees. As a member of the team, we guarantee you will feel very much part of both organisations’ missions and will experience fun, challenge and fulfilment in your role.
Your growth is our growth. As a Set for Success Intern, we’ll invest in your future. We offer competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment. We believe in nurturing talent and rewarding effort. Join us, and let’s grow together. If you have the skills to support our work and share our passionate belief in the benefits of sport for young people, we would like to hear from you. This role requires an enhanced DBS check.
The Youth Sport Trust and Islington Council believe that diversity drives excellence, and that representation is important. Therefore, we positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
Working for the team service and our organisation
Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.
We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.
Recruitment information
It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination.
Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is subject to a Enhanced DBS check with children barred list, qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing.
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.
