Sported Regional Delivery Officer South West (Full-Time)
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Home/Field-based within a commutable distance of Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, or Dorset
About Us
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 202324. 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.
We are now looking for a Sported Regional Delivery Officer to join us for a fixed-term contract until March 2027 on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week.
This role is home-based within a commutable distance of Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, or Dorset.
The Benefits
- Salary of £27,318 per annum (band£27,318 - £34,967 for individuals to progress upwards with exceptional performance)
- 25 days holiday per annum 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
This is a rewarding opportunity for a relationship-driven, people-focused professional with a passion for community or voluntary sports to join our purpose-led organisation.
By supporting grassroots clubs and groups across the South West, youll help trusted local leaders overcome barriers, grow their confidence and reach more young people.
Whats more, with home-based working, regional variety and opportunities to learn, volunteer and develop your skills, this role gives you the freedom to shape your working life while being supported by a values-driven organisation that truly invests in its people.
So, if you want to turn purpose into impact and be part of a charity changing lives through sport, read on to find out more!
The Role
As a Sported Regional Delivery Officer, youll work with organisations in the South West to ensure they are supported to deliver sporting activities in their local area.
Specifically, youll 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 thats specialist advice, volunteer expertise or guidance on developing their organisation.
Working alongside the Area Manager, youll help deliver regional engagement plans and ensure groups feel informed, encouraged and equipped to grow.
Additionally, you will:
- 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
About You
To be considered as a Sported Regional Delivery Officer, you will need:
- 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
Closing date for applications : 9:00am Monday 9th February 2026
Notify successful applicants : by 5.00pm Friday 13th February 2026
Interviews : w/c 16th and 23rd February 2026
Please complete the EDI Monitoring Form when you are applying. This is a mandatory part of the process, but you can select Prefer not to answer to any of the questions.
Other organisations may call this role Community Sports Officer, Sports Development Officer, Programme Delivery Officer, or Community Engagement Officer.
Webrecruit and Sported are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if youre ready to support community groups and make a real difference for young people as a Sported Regional Delivery Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
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- Location:
- Bristol
- Salary:
- £26,000
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Management;Administration