Sport Welfare Project Officer
Contract: Fixed term until March 2027
Hours: 30-37.5 hours per week (flexible working options available)
Location: Home-based with national travel
Reports to: Strategic Lead - Welfare
Active Partnerships is seeking a Sport Welfare Project Officer to support a national safeguarding and culture change initiative in sport. This fixed-term role focuses on practical support, insight, and collaboration across the country.
About the role:
This role supports a major national program to enhance safeguarding and welfare in grassroots sport. You will coordinate with 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 point of contact to foster long-term cultural change in sport.
We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, whether early in your career, returning to work, or seeking a flexible role with national impact. Key qualities include being highly organized, empathetic, and motivated to make sport safer and more inclusive.
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 reports to help programme leads understand progress and needs.
* Coordinate activities such as meetings, events, and logistics.
* Support communication efforts for large-scale events.
* Contribute to the development of national tools, templates, and guidance.
* Ensure content and communications are inclusive and practical.
* Maintain good admin and communication to manage tasks and timelines.
* Travel approximately once or twice a month for regional and national events, including occasional overnight stays.
Knowledge and Skills:
* Strong interpersonal skills—rapport-building, listening, and clear communication.
* Excellent organization and time management, especially in remote work settings.
* Openness to collaboration and valuing diverse perspectives.
* Good written communication tailored for different audiences.
* Ability to identify themes in feedback and support decision-making.
* Basic understanding of safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing principles.
* Proficiency with digital tools such as email, video conferencing, and shared documents.
* Self-motivated and proactive attitude.
* Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Work Environment and Support:
* Home-based with regular online meetings.
* Travel required 1-2 times per month, with occasional overnight stays.
* Flexible working options may be available.
* Option for co-working or local office access if home working isn't suitable.
What We Offer:
* Home-based with regular travel across England.
* 6% employer pension contribution with 2% employee contribution.
* Health coverage.
Active Partnerships is committed to inclusive hiring and supporting your success in this role.
The Process:
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How to Apply:
* Submit your CV by Monday, 15th September at 12pm.
* Complete the anonymized work-related questions by Wednesday, 17th September at 5pm.
* Online interviews scheduled for Thursday, 2nd October.
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