Community Project Officer

British Blind Sport; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and sports organization in Sheffield is seeking a Performance On Off leader to enhance participation in physical activity. This full-time, hybrid role focuses on managing contracts and partnerships, generating income, and driving performance of services aimed at promoting health and wellbeing. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership and experience in managing community-focused projects. Salary ranges from £38,220 to £41,771, and the position is fixed until March 31, 2028.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing contracts and partnerships related to physical activity.
• Strong ability to generate income and support funding ventures.
• Demonstrated leadership in delivering health and wellbeing services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of physical activity and sport services.
• Manage contracts and commissioning arrangements with Sheffield City Council.
• Generate income through funding and commercial ventures.
• Drive performance of commissioned services.

Skills

Management skills

Contract negotiation

Strong leadership

Partnership development

Job description

Performance On Off

Grade 7 (£38,220–£41,771) Fixed term until 31 March 2028 | Hybrid Working Increase participation in physical activity Manage contracts and partnerships Support VCSE capacity building

Salary £38,220 to £41,771 Hours Full Time Contract Contract/Temporary (fixed term until 31 March 2028, with hybrid working) Organisation Sheffield City Council Placed On Wed 7th January, 2026 Closes 12:00am - Sun 18th January, 2026

The central aim is to develop and increase participation in physical activity and sport in Sheffield. The prime purpose of this role is to lead on and support the development, implementation, delivery and review of high-quality physical activity, sport and health and wellbeing services to the public of Sheffield. This will require flexible working hours and strong individual skills. You will lead on;

• Raising the profile of physical activity, sport and health and wellbeing opportunities
• The management and monitoring of contracts and commissioning arrangements with Sheffield City Council in relation to physical activity, sport and health and wellbeing services
• The management of resources with local and city-wide remits
• The management of staff, volunteers and placements
• Generating income for the service and city through funding and commercial ventures
• Driving the performance of services delivered and commissioned by Sheffield City Council
• Developing and delivering partnership initiatives