Sported Regional Delivery Officer - East

Sported Regional Delivery Officer - East (Full-Time)

Join to apply for the Sported Regional Delivery Officer - East (Full-Time) role at thomasdaamen.nl (Self-employed)

Home/Field-based working in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Hertfordshire.

Sported is a charity that delivers expertise, resources, and vital support to organisations that use sport and physical activity to make a positive impact on young people and on our communities. Our network of clubs and groups reached almost one million young people across the UK in 2023‑24. Through free support, resources and funding, we help trusted local leaders lower the barriers facing the next generation, building stronger, fairer communities with the help of our team and a pool of volunteer consultants.

• A salary of £27,318 per annum
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Two additional personal days per year for wellbeing or religious observance
• Two paid Volunteer Days each year
• Up to five days paid study leave for self‑funded training
• Flexible working arrangements
• A confidential counselling service
• Pension scheme
• Monthly virtual Diversity & Inclusion Open Space
• Cycle to Work scheme

As a Sported Regional Delivery Officer, you will work with organisations in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Hertfordshire to ensure they are supported to deliver sporting activities in their local area. You will act as their key point of contact, building strong relationships and keeping them informed and connected to the services that will help them thrive. You will seek to understand the challenges they face and connect them with the right, tailored support, whether that’s specialist advice, volunteer expertise or guidance on developing their organisation.

Working alongside the Area Manager, you will help deliver regional engagement plans and ensure groups feel informed, encouraged and equipped to grow.

• Promote our services and welcome new groups into our network
• Help groups strengthen their operations
• Develop engaging communications for groups across your region
• Support volunteers and help deliver networking or learning events

• Experience in a people-facing or group-support role
• Experience of working with partners and stakeholders to deliver programmes or projects
• Experience administering or delivering programmes or projects to a high standard
• Strong administrative skills and experience using databases and digital systems
• An understanding of the voluntary or community sports sector
• An understanding of the needs of organisations delivering sport for good
• An understanding of policies and procedures that support grant or funding applications
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to engage groups and stakeholders

The closing date for this role is 19th January 2026, at 9am.

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