Job Vacancies: Project Officer - West London
23rd February 2022

We are currently recruiting for a motivated and flexible Project Officer to cover the West of London.

Project Officer - West London

Disability Sports Coach are currently recruiting for a Project Officer to be responsible for the delivery of our services across West London. This is an exciting opportunity to join our fast-growing team to help deliver our ambitious plans to reach more disabled people in London.

Disability Sports Coach is an award winning charity which delivers high quality physical activity and sporting opportunities for people with disabilities in London. We do this by providing coaching, training, events, and community clubs to mainstream schools, special schools, clubs, charities and other professional organisations. Our work empowers disabled adults and children to enjoy happier, healthier lives by providing life-changing opportunities to enjoy regular sport and physical activity.

Reporting to the Partnership Manager, you will support the delivery of all Community Clubs, Coaching, Training and special events across London. The ideal candidate will be a Level 2 NGB qualified sports coach with a minimum of 2 years’ experience working within disability sports development.

As we are a small charity, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of disabled people.

Salary: £22,000 - £26,000pa dependent on experience

City: London / Remote Working

Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hours) with flexible working available.

Essential Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year’s sports development experience working with disabled people
  • Ability to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and competence within coaching disabled people
  • Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management

Skills & Qualifications

  • NGB Level 2 qualified coach or equivalent
  • IT literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge and understanding of the use of social media
  • Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Remote working opportunities
  • Pension
  • Private Health Care (on successful completion of 6 month probationary period)
  • A network of social activities at the House of Sport
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How to Apply

Please send a covering letter and a copy of your CV or the completed application form and equal opportunities form to hr@disabilitysportscoach.co.uk

Download the Application Form here.

Download the Equal Opportunities Form here.

For more information, please contact Hugh on 07772 677259 or by email to hugh@disabilitysportscoach.co.uk

Our Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required.

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