Celtic FC Foundation is seeking a Gateway to Opportunity Learning & Development Officer to be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating training that supports Gateway to Opportunity participants and the business to achieve their outcomes and goals. Providing a safe and welcoming environment for training sessions and ensuring a non-judgemental approach to all delivery.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Training Needs Analysis
• Planning, design and delivery of a range of training workshops that support personal development and progression
• Monitoring and evaluation of training
• Workplace assessment and internal verifier of regulated qualifications such as SVQs
• Design and develop training resources
• To work collaboratively with partners to identify and fill any gaps in our in-house training provision
• Assessing the needs of young people, plan and deliver programmes related to areas of particular interest
• Encourage and enable young people to participate and contribute to the decision making and planning of their own training sessions or modules
• Regularly monitor and review the quality of our training provision in consultation with participants and others within the team
• Design and deliver certified/accredited topical based workshops/sessions or modules
• Promote and encourage participation and new experiential learning opportunities
• Supporting vulnerable young people to learn and develop their skills
• Key administrative duties
• Manage a live caseload of participants, identifying their individual needs and setting actions plans to support them in achieving their progression goals
• To work alongside the Cashback Manager, providing support to other strands of the project as directed
• To signpost participants to our in-house Trauma Counsellor when appropriate
• To network effectively and develop partnerships with a range of external organisations
• Carry out Risk Assessments prior to delivering onsite or offsite sessions
• Ensure all Safeguarding processes are followed and recorded
• Supporting the Cashback Manager with reporting, monitoring and evaluation by providing accurate written or statistical information
• Co-deliver taster sessions and open days in prison/secure settings
• Budget Management
• Be a positive role model and ambassador for Celtic FC Foundation
• Ensure all communications with colleagues are professional, appropriate and considerate of individual needs and circumstances
• Actively build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues across the Club. Ensuring a collaborative approach is always adopted
• Treat all colleagues with dignity and respect by ensuring that your behaviours and approach during all workplace activity is inclusive of all backgrounds and abilities and welcomes diverse contributions
• Any other appropriate duties as identified by the Project Manager

Skills and Experience required:

Essential

• SVQ in Learning & Development Level 3
• SVQ Units for Internal Assessors and Verifiers or equivalent
• Strong facilitation skills and organisational skills with at least three-year’s experience of delivering training programmes
• Excellent presentation skills and experience of presenting to vulnerable groups
• Experience of working with young vulnerable people and delivering with a trauma informed approach
• Experience of workplace assessment and internal verification
• Strong administration skills
• Excellent communication skills
• A strong desire to motivate and inspire young people with challenging backgrounds and who have experienced poverty and/or trauma
• A passion for supporting young people to achieve their full potential
• An understanding of Celtic FC Foundation’s ethos and values and the charitable history of Celtic FC

Desirable

• SVQ in Learning & Development Level 4
• Experience of setting up an SVQ Accredited Centre

Additional Requirements

• Flexible approach
• Clean current driving licence

Club Benefits

• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff retail discount on Celtic and Adidas merchandise
• Access to our Colleague Benefits & Discount Platform
• Regular colleague social events
• Subsidised on site canteen

Please note, prior to confirming appointment we will require the successful candidate to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme

Celtic FC Foundation is currently seeking a Financial Administrator. Reporting to the Office & Finance Manager, the successful applicant will be part of a team that is responsible for providing comprehensive financial/administration support.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Post transactions using accounting software (Business Central)
• Purchase ledger approval process
• Prepare external payments including suppliers BACS payment run
• Prepare/Issue sales invoices
• Complete monthly credit card statement reconciliation/approvals
• Monitor/update event sales / fundraising follow up and liaise with events team
• Process telephone payments
• Cash handling/petty cash/banking
• Process monthly timesheets for project delivery staff
• Assist with internal and external financial audits
• Book travel/process credit card payments
• Providing on the day/evening event support as required
• Providing additional administration support to the wider team as required

Skills and Experience required:

• Minimum 2 years experience in a finance administrator role
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft packages – proficient in excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organising and planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience working to tight deadlines
• Flexible approach
• Good written English skills
• Strong IT skills