About the Role
As a Development Officer in a part-time capacity, you will play a crucial role in fostering growth and engagement within youth, schools, clubs, universities, and communities. This multifaceted position requires a proactive individual with a passion for community development and a commitment to enhancing participation in sports.
The successful candidate will work to strengthen relationships, implement development initiatives, and contribute to the overall advancement of our organisation.
The Benefits
• Competitive salary
• Great holiday and flexi days allowance
• Strong Flexible Working Policy (helping to balance some out-of-hours working)
• Resilience-focused culture, placing your personal wellbeing first
• Pension plan
• Home working financial allowances.
• Regular staff training and CPD opportunities.
• and much more of the sorts of things you’d expect from working in a sports organisation
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
1. Youth and Schools Engagement
• Develop and implement programmes to engage youth in sports and foster partnerships with schools.
• Facilitate sports-related activities and events to promote active participation among young people..
2. Club and University Relations
• Cultivate relationships with local clubs and universities to encourage collaboration and participation in sports programs.
• Support the development of clubs and universitylevel sports initiatives.
3. Community Outreach
• Engage with local communities to identify opportunities for sports development.
• Facilitate community events and initiatives to promote inclusivity and physical activity.
4. Programme Development
• Contribute to the design and execution of sports development programmes across various sectors.
• Tailor initiatives to align with the specific needs and demographics of each target group.
Key Relationships
The postholder will be expected to connect BSUK’s work with the efforts of the National Governing Bodies: the British Softball Federation, the British Baseball Federation; with the Youth Sport Trust, BUCS and School Sports Coordinators; Major League Baseball; local authorities and Active Sports Partnerships; and with the Board, Senior Leadership Team and wider staff.
Development Officer Additional responsibilities
Additional responsibilities as a member of staff As a member of the staff team, the role will be expected to be prepared to contribute across a wide range of activities, accepting collective and individual responsibility, where needed and necessary.
At times, this may include becoming involved with regional work, directly delivering development or sports activities or working upwards to shape the strategic direction of the organisation. All staff are expected to be organised and administratively sound, assisting others where necessary.
The activity that a staff member could become involved in includes:
• Setting strategic direction for the development of baseball and softball;
• Identifying initiatives and overseeing strategic planning and implementation;
• Raising public awareness of sporting opportunities and promoting participation in baseball and softball;
• Evaluating and monitoring activities and projects using performance indicators, including maintaining records and producing written reports;
• Attending local, regional and national meetings, seminars and conferences;
• Liaising with clubs and leagues to develop best practice in a range of areas;
• Managing resources and a budget and identifying potential opportunities for external funding;
• Maintaining links with county, regional and national sporting representatives;
• Working within specific guidelines, e.g. equal opportunities, health and safety, child protection;
• Providing technical and general articles for BSUK media as requested;
• Incorporating Equity and Child Protection into development delivery and ensuring relevant actions and targets are met;
• Offering event organisation, coaching, organisation and administration support across the organisation and the sports when appropriate and / or needed. Job descriptions cannot be exhaustive and the postholder may be required to undertake other duties broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
