Health & Wellbeing Project Officer (Older Adults)

Salary: £27,040pa

Hours: 40 per week 

Location: Vicarage Road Stadium and various locations in Hertfordshire and Harrow

Contract type: Full time - until June 2027

Reporting to: Head of Health & Wellbeing 

Closing date: 7th December 2025

Interview date: 18th December 2025 

Summary of Your Role

You will work within our Health & Wellbeing Department to coordinate and deliver a range of high-quality programmes, initiatives and events that support older adults across Hertfordshire and Harrow.

The role involves both planning and delivery of community-based sessions, alongside administrative duties to support programme coordination, monitoring and reporting. You will work closely with the Head of Health & Wellbeing, partners, and community organisations to ensure activities are safe, inclusive, and impactful.

You will be passionate about improving the lives of older adults, highly organised, and motivated to contribute to the Trust’s vision of creating healthier, happier, stronger communities.

Your Roles and Responsibilities, but Not Limited To

• Plan, deliver and coordinate engaging activities and events for older adults, ensuring a high-quality and person-centred experience.
• Work collaboratively with partners, health providers, and community organisations to develop and sustain delivery opportunities.
• Support the Head of Health & Wellbeing with monitoring, evaluation and reporting to demonstrate the impact of the programmes.
• Contribute to the preparation and submission of funding applications and reports.
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety standards are consistently met across all sessions and activities.
• Recruit, train, and support casual staff and volunteers to ensure delivery excellence.
• Assist with participant triage, data entry, attendance registers, and evaluation reporting.
• Represent the Trust at events, meetings, and partnership forums when required.

You Must Have:

• Dementia Awareness Training – or be willing to complete this prior to starting delivery
• Safeguarding Qualification – or be willing to complete this prior to starting delivery.
• First Aid Qualification – or be willing to complete this prior to starting delivery.
• Experience of working with older adults across a range of programmes.
• Experience of recruiting and/or supervising staff and volunteers.
• Experience of working collaboratively with a range of partner organisations.

• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple responsibilities and maintain accurate records.
• Proficient IT skills – proven experience of using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and build positive relationships.
• Commitment to providing inclusive, high-quality support to all participants.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure, managing your time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Understanding of the Trust’s commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and Safeguarding.

You Ideally Would Have: 

• Mental Health First Aid Qualification
• An accredited health or wellbeing related qualification
• Experience of monitoring and reporting on programme delivery and outcomes.
• Experience of working within a community or charitable organisation.

About Us

We are a well-established and forward-looking charity with a long and highly regarded record of delivering a broad range of community-based activities and services. Our work focuses on the key themes of; Football & Education, Health & Wellbeing, Social Inclusion, enhanced by community facilities and supported by a business services department.

Our Vision: One goal – healthier, happier, stronger communities.

Our Mission: To expand the Watford FC family by providing opportunities in Hertfordshire and London, to enrich people’s lives, create special memories, and enable positive futures.

Our Values: To be honest, reliable, and trustworthy - Integrity. To be inclusive in all our decision-making - Inclusivity. To be bold and creative in the way we work - Innovation.

Our Culture: We are a values-based and vision-driven charity, who put our people and our beneficiaries at the heart of everything we do and why we do it.

Benefits of Working for Us

• Chance to join an award-winning charity and work alongside colleagues who are determined to utilise the positive power of sport, physical activity and learning for social good.
• Friendly working environment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Investors in People accreditation
• Opportunity to benefit from a range of training and development opportunities
• Free gym usage at our two Community Centres
• Flexible working environment
• Staff kit
• 25 days of Annual Leave entitlement plus bank holiday’s
• Trust pension scheme
• Birthday leave
• Milestone recognition awards
• On-site parking available

Our Commitment to You

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI):

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding:

We provide a safe and secure environment for all. We believe Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & adults is everyone responsibility. Everyone in the organisation has a role to play, to ensure that Trust policies, procedures and practices in regard to safeguarding are followed.

Application Process

If you meet the qualifying criteria you will be sent a link to our application form. Please complete and return your application form to your initial application email. We will then consider your application.

If you require any further information or wish to discuss the opportunity, please contact trustrecruitment@watfordfc.com