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Sport Welfare Project Officer, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Client: Active Partnerships
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, 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 looking for a Sport Welfare Project Officer to support a national safeguarding and culture change initiative in sport. This role involves practical support, insight, and collaboration at a national level.
About the role:
This role supports a major programme to enhance safeguarding and welfare in grassroots sport. You will coordinate 63 Sport Welfare Officers nationwide, providing tools, support, and fostering connections to promote cultural change in sport.
We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, whether early in your career, returning to work, or seeking flexible roles with national impact. If you're organized, empathetic, and motivated to improve sport safety and inclusivity, we'd like 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.
* Prepare clear reports to assist programme decisions.
* Coordinate meetings, events, and follow-ups.
* Work with the comms team on large-scale events.
* Support the development of tools, templates, and guidance for safeguarding practices.
* Ensure content and communication are inclusive and accessible.
* Maintain good admin and communication to keep tasks on track.
* Travel approximately once or twice a month for regional or national events, including occasional overnight stays.
Knowledge and Skills:
* Strong interpersonal skills for rapport-building and communication.
* Excellent organization and time management in a remote setting.
* Openness to collaboration and 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.
* Proficiency with digital tools (email, video calls, documents, spreadsheets).
* Self-motivated and proactive attitude.
* Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Work Environment and Support:
* Home-based with regular online meetings.
* Travel 1-2 times/month for events.
* Overnight stays 3-4 times/year for national events.
* Flexible working options considered.
What We Offer:
* Home-based role with travel across England.
* 6% employer pension contribution (upon 2% employee contribution).
* Health cover.
Active Partnerships promotes inclusive hiring and support for all applicants.
The Process:
Applications are managed by www.levelequals.com, our recruitment partner. Contact them for accessibility support or further information.
How to Apply:
* Submit your CV by Monday 15th September at 12pm.
* Complete anonymised work-related questions by Wednesday 17th September at 5pm.
* Online interviews scheduled for Thursday, 2nd October.
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