Sports Development Officer

Sports Development Officer

Permanent

Grade C - £35,412 - £41,771

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week - including occasional evenings and weekends

Do you have experience in sports and a passion to develop and support projects across the city?

We are seeking a motivated and forward‑thinking Sports Development Officer to support the strategic development of Sport and Active Recreation across Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the city’s approach to increasing participation, improving wellbeing, and delivering high‑quality sport and physical activity opportunities for all communities.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert sports development advice
• Conducting thorough research in Sport and Active Recreation
• Supporting the implementation of Birmingham’s key sport and active recreation strategies

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of the sports sector, including participation development and community engagement
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage, motivate, and influence a wide range of individuals and organisations
• Ability to use initiative and strong negotiation skills, enabling positive outcomes across sports and active recreation participation
• Proven project management capability, delivering outcomes that improve wellbeing through sport and active recreation
• Experience collaborating with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme – access to 800+ brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling, occupational health

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining, and developing all of our people.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy here.

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