CSSC Sports & Leisure

Sports Development and Events Manager Department: Sport & Physical Activity Team Reports To: Senior Sport & Physical Activity Lead Direct Reports: 2 x Tier 1 Sport & Event Coordinators Contract Details: Full time, hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days remote) Grade: 4 Salary: 42,000 per annum (depending on experience) Job Purpose: The role will provide strategic oversight and leadership of CSSC's portfolio of tier 1 sports, ensuring the successful delivery of high-profile national showcase events alongside a programme of local activities that drive participation and engagement. CSSC's tier 1 sports include Football, Golf, Hockey, Rugby, Cricket, Volleyball, Athletics, Walking, Tennis, Angling, Bowls and Ten Pin Bowling. The role will champion innovation and evidence-based practice, working closely with volunteers, external sports organisations and suppliers to develop and implement comprehensive sport specific development plans for each of the tier 1 sports that meet the needs of the CSSC membership. They will be responsible for embedding safe, cost effective and high-quality event practices while managing budgets, monitoring KPIs and fostering innovation to support CSSC's ambition to transform its sporting offer. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Oversight & Sports Development Provide strategic leadership of all tier 1 sports, ensuring alignment with CSSC's sports transformation objectives. Collaborate with staff, volunteers, members, and external partners to develop and oversee sport specific development plans in conjunction with the insight and data. Identify opportunities for innovation, growth and improved participation within the portfolio of tier 1 sports and across the wider sports transformation programme. Event Leadership & Delivery Lead the planning and delivery of high-profile national showcase events. Ensure all event protocols, including health and safety and risk management, are rigorously applied and fully embedded in delivery. Oversee the delivery of local activity programmes that increase participation and member engagement of the tier 1 sports. Build and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure cost-effective, high-quality event and activity delivery. Use established project management processes to deliver sport specific plans. Partnerships & Volunteer Engagement Work collaboratively with volunteers, providing clear direction, support and recognition. Build and manage partnerships with NGBs and other external sports organisations to enhance CSSC's sports offer. Act as a key point of contact for all stakeholders involved in tier 1 sports, providing professional advice and support. Monitoring, Reporting & Finance Manage and monitor tier 1 budgets, ensuring value for money for members as well as financial sustainability for CSSC. Lead on the reporting and analysis of key performance indicators, budgets, and participation levels. Capture learning and insight to inform continuous improvement across tier 1 sports. People Management & Leadership Line manage and support the tier 1 coordinators, providing direction, coaching and development opportunities. Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performance team culture. Person Specification: Essential: Knowledge of the sports sector, NGB structures and sports development principles. Strong project management skills, with proven experience in planning and delivering large scale events via the project processes. Examples of strategic thinking. Experience of devising and delivering sport specific development plans. Knowledge and experience of event management protocol. Experience in delivering high profile national showcase sporting events. Experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Experience of managing budgets, monitoring KPIs and producing performance reports. Excellent communication, relationship building and influencing skills. Ability to work collaboratively with external partners, suppliers and NGBs. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Desirable: A professional qualification in project management. Experience of working with volunteers. Experience of line management or team leadership. Knowledge of the civil service and public sector environments.

Sports Partnerships Executive Department: Sport & Physical Activity Team Reports To: Senior Sport & Physical Activity Lead Direct Reports: None Contract: Full time, hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days remote) Grade: 5 Salary: 40,000 per annum (depending on experience) Job Purpose: The role will play a key part in opening doors with external sporting and wellbeing organisations, such as National Governing Bodies and County Sport Partnerships, building relationships, and identifying opportunities for collaboration to enhance CSSC's sport & physical activity offer. The role will focus on finding areas of mutual interest, understanding strategic priorities across the sector, and shaping proposals for partnership working. The role will also provide oversight of some aspects of governance, including funding oversight, ensuring that all collaborations and volunteer relationships are compliant, transparent, and aligned with CSSC's policies and standards. Key Responsibilities: Partnership Development Proactively identify and engage with potential partners across the sport, physical activity and wider wellbeing sector. Initiate and lead early-stage conversations with potential partners to identify shared priorities and mutual opportunities. Assess sector initiatives, campaigns and strategic priorities for relevance to CSSC. Shape initial partnerships concepts and recommendations before handing over to the relevant colleague for delivery. Governance & Compliance Oversee governance processes, including funding oversight, for all external partnerships and volunteer related relationships. Ensure partnerships are aligned with CSSC's policies, compliance needs and risk management frameworks. Provide advice and support to colleagues and volunteers on governance requirements. Collaboration & Internal Working Work closely with the tier 2 sports team to identify and develop partnerships opportunities that enhance local sport delivery. Work closely with the Internal Partnerships Executive to implement governance policies. Collaborate with CSSC's Product Team to align with wider organisational strategy. Act as a key link between partnership development and operational delivery teams. Support cross-department initiatives, shared projects and national campaigns. Monitoring, Reporting & Insight Maintain a clear overview of all partnership activity and pipeline opportunities. Monitor governance & compliance processes and highlight risks, gaps or opportunities for improvement. Capture learning and feedback from partnership activity to inform future approaches. Person Specification Essential: Knowledge of the sport & physical activity sector, including NGB's, county sport partnerships and community organisations. Experience of building and developing external partnerships in sport, physical activity, or wider wellbeing sector. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly. Understanding of governance, compliance, and risk management within partnerships or volunteer structures. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and relationships simultaneously. Experience of working collaboratively with different teams and stakeholders. Confidence in shaping proposals, identifying shared priorities, and presenting opportunities. Desirable: Experience of developing partnership agreements or governance frameworks. Understanding of volunteer management and governance. Experience of working with the civil service and public sector.

Sport & Event Coordinator Department: Sport & Physical Activity Team Reports To: Sports Development and Events Manager Direct Reports: None Contract Details: Full time, hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days remote) Grade: 7 Salary: 30,000 per annum Job Purpose: The role will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of a set of allocated tier 2 sports, ensuring members have access to a wide range of local events and activities across the UK. Working closely with volunteers, suppliers and external partners, the role will support the growth and sustainability of tier 2 sports by enabling grassroots opportunities. CSSC tier 2 sports include Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Cycling, Darts, Fencing, Netball, Sailing, Skittles, Snooker, Squash, Swimming, Target Shooting. The role will focus on building strong volunteer networks, identifying opportunities to collaborate with external organisations, and ensuring all events are safe, inclusive and well run in line with CSSC protocols. The role will play a vital role in supporting CSSC's sports transformation programme, increasing participation and enhancing member experience. Key Responsibilities Sport Oversight & Development Act as the subject matter expert for a set of allocated tier 2 sports. Support the development and delivery of sport-specific plans in collaboration with the sport & physical activity team, volunteers, mems and external partners. Monitor trends, challenges and opportunities within each sport to inform planning and innovation. Event & Activity Coordination Coordinate the planning, delivery, and evaluation of local events and activities across allocated tier 2 sports. Support volunteers to deliver safe, enjoyable, and high-quality events. Identify and coordinate opportunities to work in partnership with external initiatives and events to extend CSSC's reach. Coordinate logistics, bookings, venues, and suppliers to ensure seamless event delivery. Ensure compliance with event protocols, including health & safety and risk management. Volunteer & Partner Engagement Recruit, support, and communicate with volunteers involved in tier 2 sport delivery. Build positive relationships with suppliers, NGB's and external organisations to expand opportunities. Provide clear information, guidance, and recognition to volunteers and partners. Act as the primary point of contact for a set of allocated sports, proving advice, information and support. Monitoring, Reporting & Finance Manage allocated sports budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources. Collect and report data on participation, spend, and outcomes. Capture feedback and lessons learned to improve future delivery. Team & Organisational Contribution Work collaboratively with colleagues across CSSC to support the wider sports transformation programme. Contribute to shared projects, national campaigns, cross-sport and cross -team initiative as required. Person Specification Essential: Experience of coordinating and delivering local events or activities, ideally within sport & physical activity. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. Knowledge of event management protocols. Experience of working with volunteers. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships. Confidence in managing budgets, logistics, and suppliers. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Desirable: Knowledge of the sports sector, particularly local clubs, networks, and partnerships. Experience of supporting volunteer development and retention. A relevant qualification in event management, sport development, or project management. Knowledge of the civil service and public sector environments.