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Join Sport England and play a pivotal role in shaping an inclusive future for grassroots sport across the nation.
Overview
Salary
Voluntary role - no salary
Location
London, Canary Wharf
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: Sport England is a dynamic government body dedicated to enhancing grassroots sport and physical activity throughout England. With a focus on equity and diversity, Sport England strives to eradicate barriers and create opportunities for all to engage in sport and exercise. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization actively working to ensure everyone can reap the benefits of sport and physical activity, no matter their background.
- Provide specialist advice on advancing the talent inclusion strategy.
- Ensure athletic development pathways are inclusive and accessible.
- Enhance the integration of athletic pathways with surrounding educational and community programs.
- Diverse experience and perspectives in sports and/or EDI initiatives.
- A passion for fostering inclusion and diversity in sports.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinking and innovative problem-solving abilities.
- Board or committee experience beneficial but not mandatory.
The Advisory Group convenes four times a year, with meetings held in London or available online. This volunteer role offers reimbursement for travel expenses, inviting applicants from diverse backgrounds, especially those currently under-represented in the organization.
Sport England is an arms-length body of government responsible for growing and developing grassroots sport and getting more people active across England. We are determined to tackle inequalities that prevent individuals from accessing and participating in sport or physical activity. Our mission is to unlock the advantages of sport and physical activity for everyone, regardless of their background. You can help us achieve this goal.
The role entails providing expert advice to the Head of Talent Inclusion England Talent Pathways on how Sport England can effectively advance its talent inclusion strategy. You will ensure that athletic development pathways are designed to be accessible and inclusive, fostering a welcoming environment for all athletes. You will also strengthen the connections between athletic development pathways and the school, club, community, sport development, and sport for development programs that precede and surround them.
We are seeking individuals who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to the table. Our ideal candidates share our commitment to creating equitable access to sport for all. You should possess: Experience in equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives OR a background in sports, such as coaching, supporting athletes, or involvement as a parent or guardian of young athletes. A genuine passion for promoting inclusion and diversity in sports. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to contribute strategically and think innovatively about solutions. Board or committee experience is desirable but not essential.
This Advisory Group will meet four times a year during office hours. The location will usually be at our London offices in Canary Wharf with online attendance an option for those with who find travel difficult. Membership is on a voluntary (unremunerated) basis, however reasonable travel expenses can be reimbursed. Sport England recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly where we are under-represented, currently, this includes disabled people and those from culturally diverse communities.
