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Sport Welfare Project Officer, Liverpool
Client: Active Partnerships
Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 22.08.2025
Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
Job Description:
Sport Welfare Project Officer
Contract: Fixed term until March 2027
Hours: 30-37.5 hours per week (flexible working)
Location: Home-based with national travel
Reports to: Strategic Lead - Welfare
Active Partnerships is seeking a Sport Welfare Project Officer to enhance national coordination of a safeguarding and culture change initiative in sport. This fixed-term role focuses on practical support, insights, and collaboration.
About the role:
This role supports a national program aimed at improving safeguarding and welfare in grassroots sport. You will help connect and coordinate 63 Sport Welfare Officers nationwide, ensuring they have the necessary tools, support, and relationships to succeed.
Your responsibilities include gathering insights, supporting daily operations, developing inclusive resources, and being a reliable contact to foster long-term cultural change in sport.
We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. Whether you're early in your career, returning to work, or seeking a flexible, impactful role, if you're organized, empathetic, and motivated to make sport safer and more inclusive, we want to hear from you.
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with the central team to deliver the Sport Welfare Officer Programme effectively.
* Build positive relationships with Sport Welfare Officers and stakeholders such as Sport England, CPSU, and ACT.
* Review evaluations, extract insights, and inform future activities.
* Create internal reports to support programme decision-making.
* Coordinate activities like meetings and events, managing logistics and follow-up.
* Work with the communications team on large-scale events.
* Support the development of national tools, templates, and guidance for safeguarding practices.
* Ensure content and communications are inclusive and accessible.
* Maintain good admin and communication practices to keep tasks on track.
* Travel approximately once or twice a month for regional and national events.
Knowledge and Skills:
* Strong interpersonal skills: rapport-building, listening, and sensitive communication.
* Excellent organization and time management, especially remotely.
* Openness to collaboration with diverse perspectives.
* Clear written communication tailored to different audiences.
* Ability to identify themes in feedback and support decision-making.
* Basic understanding of safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing principles.
* Proficiency with digital tools like email, video conferencing, and shared documents.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
* Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Work Environment and Support:
* Home-based with regular online meetings.
* Travel approximately 1-2 times per month; overnight stays 3-4 times per year.
* Flexible working options may be available.
* Access to co-working or local office space possible.
What We Offer:
* Home-based role with travel across England.
* 6% employer pension contribution.
* Health coverage.
Active Partnerships promotes inclusive hiring and supportive work environments.
The Process:
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How to Apply:
* Submit your CV by Monday 15th September at 12pm.
* Complete anonymized questions by Wednesday 17th September at 5pm.
* Online interviews scheduled for Thursday 2nd October.
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