STREET LIFE

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JOIN A NATIONWIDE TEAM COMMITTED TO CHANGING YOUNG PEOPLE'S LIVES.

We want a society in which all young people have the opportunity of secure employment for a better future and we're always looking for like minded people to help us on our mission. Our incredible team of passionate employees make a difference in the lives of young people in the UK’s most disadvantaged communities.

Street League are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Every role in our organisation is open to applications from all backgrounds.

We believe in the potential of everyone regardless of; sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, physical ability, family structure, socioeconomics, age, nationality or citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect that makes you, you. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where all individuals can thrive, and we celebrate peoples lived working experience and different pathways within the world of work.

If you require any adjustments regarding the application or interview process, please get in touch with us at hr@streetleague.co.uk.

Please note that all offers of employment at Street League are subject to the receipt of a DBS/PVG check.

vacancies

  • Are you ready for a new, exciting opportunity to further develop your career in the charity sector? Join our dynamic team at Street League and make a real difference in the lives of young people across the UK! Due to an internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Operations Manager. The role is an integral part of Street League’s West Scotland team and will play a key role in delivering operations.

    Here at Street League, sport is at the heart of what we do and is what makes us successful. We support young people holistically, recognising the inextricable links between wellbeing, health, and employment.

    The Role:


    As an Operations Manager you will implement, manage, and strategically develop Street League’s programmes across West Scotland and surrounding areas. You will be responsible for delivering agreed operating and income generation targets and finance management. Reporting to the Head of Operations (HOO), the Operations Manager will be a key part of the Operations Management Team within Street League and will contribute to and lead on the implementation of strategies which shape future operational delivery and development for our charity.

    Key Details:

    Salary - Circa £40,016-£44,342 per annum dependent on experience.

    Work pattern - 36.25 hours per week, Monday-Friday

    Location - West Scotland (office based in Paisley).

    Contract - Permanent

    Don't miss this chance to be a part of our mission and help change the game for young people in the UK.

    To apply for this role, please submit your application via our online application site by clicking the link below where you will also find the Job Description and Person Specification.

    *Previous applicants need not apply.*

    Closing date for applications is Friday 17th January 2024.

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    Committed

    We work hard. We are brave, loyal, and resilient.

  • icon of a person having fun with round objects above their head to suggest juggling

    Fun

    Supports our wellbeing and helps us motivate people.

  • An icon implementing connectedness and inclusivity - a person in the center with lines extending out and connecting them to other people and networks

    Inclusive

    We work with compassion and to promote diversity.

  • Passionate

    About sport and empowering young people.

  • Trustworthy

    We are responsible, honest, and self-aware.

YOUR LIFE

AT STREET LEAGUE

OUR Mission

Using sport and education, we help young people into work.

OUR Vision

A society in which all young people have the opportunity of secure employment and a brighter future.

We’re always looking for like-minded people to help us on our mission. Our incredible team of passionate employees make a difference in the lives of young people in the UK’s most disadvantaged communities.

We live and work by our values and as an employer we offer you benefits that ensure you are supported in practical matters and for your own health and wellbeing.

OUR PEOPLE

COMMITTED

We work hard. We are brave, loyal, and resilient.

We offer you critical illness cover from day one of your employment ensuring you can rely on us should you need financial support during a difficult time. We also offer life insurance, private medical insurance (dependent on role) and a health cash plan to assist you with day-to-day costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy requirements.

Street League values its employees and we pride ourselves on being a Living Wage Employer. We aim to pay salary at all levels that are sufficiently in line with the valid market comparators to support effective recruitment and retention. This includes, annual pay performance reviews, salary increase pathways and additional project duties with pay incentives.

We are delighted offer a number of other financial support benefits such as a salary sacrifice pension, matching your contributions up to a maximum percentage. Our partner Mintago provides you the opportunity to save money via other salary sacrifice options such as groceries, a scheme which saves you income tax and national insurance leading to a 10% saving on your monthly grocery spending.

FUN

Supports our wellbeing and helps us motivate people.

We make sure our employees enjoy their work at Street League which includes ensuring praise and reward for work well done, fun employee events including values led staff awards and branded sports kit to show you are part of the team. We also encourage a culture of fun in our activities for our young people on our academy programs as well team building and away days for our regions and departments.

We offer an enhanced annual leave package – up to 31 days per year plus bank holidays and a full festive holiday shut down in December on top of your allowance. We also offer you the opportunity to purchase an additional five days leave so you can make use of your down time and relax away from the workplace.

Due to our longstanding partnerships with major brands such as Barclays, Standard Chartered, and the UEFA Foundation we are able to offer access to major sporting events for staff from time to time.  

Inclusive

We work with compassion and promote diversity.

We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where all individuals can thrive, and we celebrate peoples lived working experience and different pathways within the world of work.

Some of our initiatives include:

  • Equity and Inclusion Forum – a voluntary group of employees come together to discuss the topics on EDI and for our employees to have a voice on this subject.

  • Staff Forum - a platform for staff to air their voices and communicate on staff issues

  • Offer an extra day of religious leave to employees where appropriate.

  • Flexibility of working hours around religious festival or celebrations

  • Encourage and accept applications from all different backgrounds and abilities.

  • We offer flexibility with working hours where operationally possible.

  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

  • Monitor our Gender Pay Gap

  • Regularly monitor our work force demographic and take relevant action where necessary

  • SLTV, our internal comms channel that keeps staff up to date with developments, opportunities, and knowledge sharing from around the country

Passionate

About sport and empowering young people.

Street League values learning and development for our employees, ensuring that opportunities are offered to all. We focus on training that will make you better at your role and ensure confidence in delivery, which in turn supports our young people on the front line.

For those in roles that are not front line, we offer a funding for continuous professional development as well as accredited leadership training and Street League specific learning to ensure you are the best you can be in your remit,

For your own health and wellbeing, we offer discounts of up to 25% for over 3,300 studios, sports clubs, and gyms, including Pure Gym, David Lloyd, and more.

We also offer the cycle to work scheme where you can purchase a new bike and spread the cost over 12 months saving you money on income tax and national insurance.

TRUSTWORTHY

We are responsible, honest, and self-aware.

We offer an employee assistance programme via Help@hand, a support offer that is there every day.You access total health and wellbeing support from experts who’ll tailor their support to suit you.

The benefit includes unlimited Mental Health Support, 24/7 remote GP appointments, financial support, legal support, wellbeing resources and counselling.

You, as a Street League Employee have a voice. The freephone, confidential Tell Jane employee hotline is a platform to have your concerns heard and is a safe space for seeking advice or reporting incidents in the workplace. We hope you never have to use it, but if you do, Street League will take action.

At Street League, we are committed to sustainability, where possible, in all aspects of our work. We recognise the impact that our actions have on the environment, and we are dedicated to minimizing our carbon footprint and preserving our natural resources.

We are committed to implementing sustainable practices in our day-to-day operations, from reducing waste and conserving energy to promoting ethical sourcing and responsible recycling.

WHAT OUR STAFF SAY

We care about staff happiness and wellbeing, so every year we undertake a staff survey to find out what our people think about working for Street League. In 2024, we found that:

95% of our staff are proud to work for Street League
86% of our staff feel their contribution is valued
93% of staff believe in our values
90% of our staff feel like they receive clear leadership
86% feel motivated in their role

Staff Testimonials

Staff Testimonials