Local Sports Executive

Job Summary:

To act as the primary liaison between CSSC and our 70+ local sports sections.

This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, supporting volunteer needs, and driving the strategic development of our sports sections.

The Local Sports Executive will work closely with the Sports Team to align local sports activities with CSSC’s broader strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Relationship Management:

• Act as the main point of contact for local sports sections, establishing and maintaining strong, long-term sustainability and growth.

• Ensure regular and effective communication with local sports sections, addressing their needs and providing guidance on day-to-day operations.

Volunteer Support and Development:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of volunteer needs and challenges, providing ongoing support to ensure they can effectively manage their responsibilities.

• Collaborate with CSSC leadership team to develop and implement plans that enhance volunteer engagement and support.

Strategic Alignment and Development:

• Work alongside colleagues in the Sports Team to shape the future of local sports sections, ensuring alignment with the ambitions of CSSC’s sports and physical activity programs as well as the broader organisational goals.

• Understand the role of local sports sections within CSSC’s strategic plan and coordinate the execution of relevant tasks and requirements.

Governance and Compliance:

• Oversee the development and clarification of roles and responsibilities within local sports sections, ensuring governance structures are in place to mitigate potential liabilities.

• Ensure compliance with CSSC’s health and safety protocols, GDPR, financial regulations, and other organisational frameworks to protect volunteers and members.
• Monitor and enforce health and safety protocols across all local sports sections, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of volunteers and members

Funding and Resource Allocation:

• Support the annual bid funding process, assisting local sports sections in securing necessary resources for their activities.
• Establish a good understanding and knowledge of the sports sections financial needs and align them to the funding policies in operation.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in sports management/sports clubs.
• Proven experience working with volunteers.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
• Knowledge of governance, health and safety regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and align local initiatives with broader strategic goals.

Working Pattern:

Full Time : 2 year post : Hybrid Working

What We Offer: 

• 24 ½ days annual leave + Bank Holidays. 

• Free CSSC Membership. 

• 90 minutes of wellbeing time per week. 

• Flexible working arrangements. 

• Excellent company pension schemes. 

• Training and Development opportunities. 

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme. 

About Us: We are a not-for-profit membership organisation with over 124,000 members. Our vision is to inspire our members to explore new ways to be active and healthy. Our four organisation values are Passionate, Progressive, Supportive, and Social.