East Midlands Club Support Officer

Beactivebeds; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization is seeking a Club Support Officer for the East Midlands region. This role requires a deep understanding of the political landscape affecting sport and the ability to build relationships with clubs to help them achieve broader objectives. The successful candidate will support clubs in overcoming challenges related to sustainability, facility development, and grant applications. A collaborative spirit in a team of seven officers is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Understanding political landscape affecting sport in the East Midlands region.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with clubs.
• Experience in advising on government strategies and social outcomes.
• Support required for grant applications and business planning.

Responsibilities

• Advise clubs on achieving objectives in government strategy for sport.
• Support clubs on issues impacting sustainability and development.
• Work collaboratively with a team of seven officers across the country.

Skills

Understanding of political landscape for sport and activity

Relationship building

Advisory skills for clubs

Problem-solving for sustainability issues

Job description

East Midlands Club Support Officer

England Boxing are currently seeking to appoint a new Club Support Officer for the East Midlands region. The Club Support Officer will play a crucial role, aligning with England Boxing’s strategy to support clubs in enhancing sustainability and development.

Key to the role:

• Be able to understand the political landscape for sport and activity in your region.
• Establish relationships that positively impact clubs as well as advise clubs on how to meet objectives in the Government strategy for sport, based on achieving wider social outcomes.
• Support clubs to overcome any issues that impact the club’s sustainability and development, such as facility development, rent and lease agreements, asset transfer, club committees, finances, grant applications, and business planning.

The successful candidate will join the existing team of seven Club Support Officers based in different regions around the country. The East Midlands role covers Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Northamptonshire.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to [e-mail], with the subject line "East Midlands Club Support Officer".