Club Development Officer; North West Region

Location: Home-based, ideally within the North West region; extensive travel across Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Cheshire.

Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum (subject to experience) + car allowance £3,500 - £4,000.

Duration: Permanent, Part Time, 18.125 hours per week, with substantial evenings and weekends. (Flexible core hours; time off in lieu for extra hours).

Shape the future of sport. Inspire communities. Leave a legacy.

We are looking for a Club Development Officer to support clubs, coaches, and volunteers across the North West, enabling them to thrive and deliver the mission of British Triathlon.

• You will be a friendly face and trusted presence, bringing people together across Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Cheshire, helping clubs and communities feel supported and confident every step of the way.
• Support the growth, governance, and sustainability of our club network.
• Encourage and champion volunteers, coaches, and committees, so they can create welcoming, memorable experiences for every member.
• Assist in the delivery of national priorities such as membership growth, workforce development, tackling inequalities, and safeguarding.

You are a passionate, engaging, and proactive sports development professional who understands the powerful role clubs play in driving the sport of triathlon.

• Proven experience in club or community sport development.
• Strong understanding of club governance, coach and volunteer support.
• Confidence working on the ground with a wide range of people.
• Commitment, empathy and a genuine love for helping others succeed.

Experience in triathlon is a bonus, but your ability to inspire and deliver is what matters most.

• Part‑time (0.5 FTE), home‑based position with extensive travel across the North West.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when the sport comes alive.
• Be part of our bold development strategy:
  The Big Active.

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, with a flexible holiday buying scheme.
• Weekly time ring fenced for personal and collaborative learning and development.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Free and accessible parking outside the Loughborough head office.
• Pension scheme, life assurance scheme, and private medical insurance.
• Support for a healthy lifestyle and a cycle to work scheme.

Please read the full job description; if you are excited, share your CV and complete the supporting questions.

You must have the right to work in the UK. No agencies.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 4th January 2026. If you do not hear from us by Wednesday 14th January, please assume your application was not successful.

Interview date – Tuesday 20th January, in Manchester.

For informal enquiries contact James Cole, North West Regional Manager, (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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