Sport Welfare Project Officer
Contract: Fixed term until March 2027
Hours: 30-37.5 hours per week (flexible working available)
Location: Home-based with national travel
Reports to: Strategic Lead - Welfare
Active Partnerships seeks a Sport Welfare Project Officer to support a vital safeguarding and culture change initiative across sport. This fixed-term, national role involves practical support, insight, and collaboration.
About the role:
This role focuses on supporting a national programme to enhance 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 serving as a reliable contact to foster 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 passionate about making 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 like Sport England, CPSU, and ACT.
* Review evaluations, extract insights, and inform future activities.
* Create internal reports to support programme understanding.
* Coordinate activities such as meetings and events, managing logistics and follow-up.
* Assist with large-scale events in partnership with the communications team.
* Support development of national tools, templates, and guidance for safeguarding practices.
* Ensure content and communications are inclusive and accessible.
* Maintain good administrative and communication practices to keep tasks on track.
* Travel approximately once or twice a month for regional and national events, with occasional overnight stays.
Knowledge and Skills:
* Strong interpersonal skills: rapport-building, listening, and sensitive communication.
* Excellent organization: managing time and tasks remotely.
* Openness to collaboration with diverse perspectives.
* Clear written communication tailored to different audiences.
* Ability to identify themes in feedback to inform decision-making.
* Basic understanding of safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing.
* Proficiency with digital tools like email, video conferencing, and shared documents.
* Self-motivated and proactive, with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Work Environment and Support:
* Remote work with regular online meetings.
* Travel required 1-2 times per month; overnight stays 3-4 times per year.
* Flexible working options considered.
* Access to co-working or local offices if needed.
What We Offer:
* Home-based with travel across England.
* 6% employer pension contribution.
* Health cover.
Active Partnerships values inclusive hiring and support for all applicants.
The Process:
Applications are managed via www.levelequals.com, our trusted recruitment partner. Please contact them for accessibility support or further information.
How to Apply:
· Submit your CV by Monday 15th September at 12pm.
· Complete anonymised questions by Wednesday 17th September at 5pm.
· Online interviews scheduled for Thursday, 2nd October.
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