AoC Sport is seeking a Policy & Projects Officer to support the delivery of sports policy and project work in colleges across the South of England. A key part of the role is to act as the lead voice and primary point of contact for college sport in the area, cascading and informing national policies and initiatives while building effective relationships with a wide range of partners in both the college and sport sectors.

The role also offers the opportunity to design, manage and evaluate projects designed to enhance sport and physical activity, increase participation among FE students and sustain sports programmes within colleges. Candidates should have a good understanding of the FE Sector, education policy and how it impacts on sport in colleges, as well as experience of managing projects and maintaining strong relationships with partner organisations.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details. To discuss this role, please contact Rachel Walker.

To be successful in this role you must be able to work with a wide range of partners to achieve shared outcomes, be equally happy to work collaboratively within a team and independently, be proactive in building partnerships and able to make decisions quickly. It is important that you can review and analyse new information quickly and accurately and use it to produce clear messages for a range of audiences. You should also value diversity at work, be prepared to work flexibly, manage multiple priorities and take responsibility for completing the job at hand to a high standard. If this is you, we would like to hear from you.

Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week/4 days a week (0.8 FTE)

How to Apply

If you think you have the skills, experience, and attributes to hit the ground running in this position, we would welcome your application.

To apply, please send us your current CV along with a cover letter detailing how your key skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification for the role along with a completed equal opportunities form to [email protected]. Please note that your equal opportunities form will be separated from your application and will not be considered by the shortlisting panel.

Your application must be submitted and received by 12pm on Friday 9 August 2024.

Please title your CV and covering letter in the following format: 'Forename Surname - CV' & 'Forename Surname - Cover Letter.'

Interview Date: End of August/TBC

AoC is committed to providing equal opportunities and embracing diversity. We encourage applications from everyone and will not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please email us at [email protected] to let us know or contact the HR team via telephone: 020 7034 9900.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity to join the AoC team.