Living Sport's aim across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is
"To improve health, happiness and wellbeing by supporting people to be active".
We do this by increasing opportunities to be active and participate in sport and physical activity throughout Cambridgeshire & Peterborough. We work by connecting, influencing, developing people and organisations to deliver high quality events and activities across local communities.
This exciting new role will play a central role in supporting our work on the multisport agenda across targeted communities in Peterborough, Fenland and St Neots.
Are you passionate about sport, physical activity, and making a difference in your community?
We are recruiting for 3 new youth workers and a Community Sport Activator for our team to support our programmes of delivery in targeted areas:
Please note that there may be an opportunity to combine some roles for the right candidate.
Youth Worker
Location: St Neots
Salary: £25,000 pro rata
Terms: 3 hours per week
Fixed term October 2025-March 2026
Youth Worker
Location: Peterborough
Salary: £25,000 pro rata
Terms: 3 hours per week
Fixed term October 2025-July 2026
Youth Worker
Location: Peterborough and Fenland
Salary: £25,000 pro rata
Terms: 10 Hours per week
Fixed Term October 2025- August 2027
Please note that there will be evening and weekend working required as part of the roles.
Key Responsibilities
* Working with Young People – Toestablish contact and build sustainable working relationships with young people to encourage and motivate participation in physical activity programmes.
* Programme Development – To assist in the development of a programme of youth work aimed at promoting and ensuring the personal and social needs of young people are identified and met through physical activity programmes.
* Programme Delivery – Toassist in the delivery of programmes of physical activities and mental wellbeing interventions to help improve and support the development of mild to moderate mental health conditions in young people.
* Safeguarding and health and safety – To take responsibility for the safeguarding and health and safety of young people during physical activity sessions.
Multi Sport Community Sports Activator
Location: Hybrid, Delivery in Peterborough, Fenland and St Neots
Salary: £28,000 pro rata
Terms: 26 hours (some evening and weekend working will be required)
Fixed term til August 2027
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver a variety of multi-sport and physical activity sessions across key sites within Peterborough, Fenland and St Neots.
* Support local people to get involved in regular activity, breaking down barriers to participation.
· To recruit, support and empower a local volunteer workforce to support sustainability of sessions across priority places.
* Work with partners (schools, local authorities, community groups, and sports clubs) to increase opportunities for physical activity.
* Act as a role model to encourage healthier lifestyles and create a welcoming, inclusive environment.
* Help plan, promote, and evaluate community programmes and events.
About You
We'd love to hear from you if you:
* Are energetic, approachable, and passionate about helping people be active.
* Have experience coaching, delivering physical activity sessions, and working with community groups.
* Hold relevant coaching qualifications.
* Can adapt to different environments and engage with a wide range of participants.
* Are flexible and willing to work evenings/weekends when needed.
* Have a full UK driving licence and access to transport
Closing Date: 12 September 2025
Interviews will take place week commencing 22 September 2025
As a high energy and ambitious team, we are looking for a colleague who will help us meet our aims, who lives our values and culture. We believe in empowering our staff and work based on trust and respect in a supportive environment.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including hybrid working and a commitment to health and wellbeing for our team as well as a positive culture. We offer:
· Enrolment to the Health Shield Health Scheme including health cash plans and wellbeing services
· Cycle to work scheme
· Access to a pension scheme
· Hybrid working – staff are expected to work at the office twice a week
· Annual leave (25 days pro rata) plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days between Christmas and New Year
· Volunteer Day – an additional day of paid leave each year to volunteer in the local community
We are proud to be one of 41 Active Partnerships across the country funded by Sport England – join us on a positive journey to impact change in the communities we serve.
Living Sport is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults participating in sports and physical activity from harm. For further information please consult the Living Sport website
As part of our commitment to providing a safe environment for children, young people and adults at risk, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check.
Please submit a covering letter explaining why you are the best person for the role against the attached JD and Person Spec and an up to date and detailed CV that covers all work to date including relevant role-related experience and/or qualifications and any gaps in employment.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact
David Welch: Head of Programmes: or
Sally Gibson, Head of Development and Innovation:
Please send your covering letter and up to date CV to Lyndsey Gilson:
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £25,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person