Northern Ireland Delivery Officer East Home-based within a commutable distance to Counties Antrim, Down, and Armagh 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 primary conduit is a network of clubs and groups that reached almost one million young people across the UK in 2023-24. Through support, resources, and funding all provided at no cost we create social impact and lower the barriers that prevent our next generation from realising their full potential. Working with trusted local leaders across London, we provide solutions through our team, backed up by a pool of volunteer consultants who offer professional support. We are now looking for a Delivery Officer to join us on a permanent, part-time basis, working 22.5 hours per week over three days. The Benefits - Salary of £26,500 - £28,000 per annum, depending on experience (pro rata) - 25 days holiday in addition to statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata) - Two additional days of personal leave per year for religious holidays and/or wellbeing days - Volunteer Days - two additional days of paid leave each year to volunteer for another charity or our Sported members - Up to five days of paid study leave for self-funded education/training - Flexible working arrangements - A confidential counselling service - Access to a pension scheme - Virtual Diversity & Inclusion Open Space every month - Cycle to Work Scheme This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate individual with knowledge of capacity building practices to join our enthusiastic organisation. In this fulfilling role, you will have the chance to make a significant contribution, ensuring young people can access sport and physical activity in a way that removes barriers and creates real change. Whats more, you will be joining a diverse and motivated team, empowering you to develop relationships with community leaders and expand your professional network. So, if you want to use your skills and expertise to support small community groups, read on and apply today The Role As a Delivery Officer, you will engage with, and support, grassroots community organisations across Northern Ireland. Specifically, you will provide vital services that strengthen the capacity of our members, equipping them with the resources, training, and support needed to make a lasting impact on young people. Beyond this, you will cultivate strong relationships with the Sported Northern Ireland Membership, identifying key needs and emerging trends within the network to shape future initiatives. Additionally, you will: - Implement the Sported engagement plan in Northern Ireland to achieve objectives - Organise Sported member events to foster engagement - Direct members to Sported services, benefits, or external support as needed - Keep the Sported membership database and other spreadsheets up to date - Support with content creation for Northern Ireland member communications About You To be considered as a Delivery Officer, you will need: - Experience working with partner organisations and stakeholders to deliver projects and programmes - Experience in a client facing support role - Experience of database management - Knowledge of capacity building practices, including fundraising, strategic planning, and organisational development - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills The closing date for this role is 31st March 2025 at 9am. Other organisations may call this role Delivery Co-ordinator, Community Engagement Officer, Membership Officer, Sports Development Officer, or Outreach 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 you want to join Sported as a 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.