About Us
StreetGames is a charity passionate about harnessing the power of sport to change the lives of young people and their communities. Through our work with 1,500 trusted local community organisations, StreetGames addresses some of the most pressing issues faced by young people growing up in underserved communities, including poor mental health, food poverty, crime and lack of employment opportunities.
We do this by delivering ‘Doorstep Sport’ at the right time, in the right place, in the right style, at the right price and by the right people. Doorstep Sport aims to make sport accessible to everyone regardless of their income and social circumstance.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and creative project manager to join our Wales team. This full-time role will be responsible for managing and delivering the North Wales Doorstep Sport project, over the 2-year funded period (2024 – 2026).
The project will implement an innovative place-based approach to increasing participation and engagement levels of young people living in low-income, underserved communities in sport and physical activity, focusing on 6 local communities across the region.
The post holder will work in partnership with regional housing associations to develop and deliver an operational plan for the North Wales Doorstep Sport Project, provisionally focusing on communities in Caernarfon, Bangor, Connah’s Quay, Llandudno, Llanrwst and Holyhead.
The post holder will also co-create a regional plan to support and develop a wider network of Locally Trusted Organisations (LTOs) across North Wales, ensuring a needs-led approach, embedding the principles of Doorstep Sport. The role is integral to supporting and developing our placed based work in Wales and growing our ability to support a thriving network of Locally Trusted Organisations across the region.
The role includes the activation and promotion of wider StreetGames support packages and interventions across North Wales that address wider issues, for example holiday hunger, community safety, mental health, youth voice and workforce development.
Further Information
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post holder, however, training and support to learn will be provided for the right candidate. to apply, email CV and covering letter to: people@streetgames.org
