Sport Welfare Lead

Think Active is excited to offer a unique opportunity for a passionate and committed individual to join us as a Sport Welfare Lead, a pivotal role that responds to the recommendations of the Whyte Review. This national initiative brings together key partners, including Sport England, Active Partnerships, National Governing Bodies of Sport, the Child Protection in Sport Unit, and the Ann Craft Trust, to ensure that sports clubs across the country are safe and enjoyable spaces for everyone.

This role is part of a national initiative: each of the 42 Active Partnerships across England employ Sport Welfare roles, and you will play a important role in delivering this vision in Coventry, Solihull, and Warwickshire.

As Sport Welfare Lead, you will:

• Work directly with sports clubs to enhance their safeguarding policies, practices, and cultures, ensuring they meet the highest standards.
• Provide expert advice and hands-on support to clubs and stakeholders to promote safe environments for sport and physical activity.
• Build relationships with a wide network of local and national partners, championing the welfare of participants at every level.
• Be proactive and flexible, meeting clubs where and when they operate, including evenings and weekends.

This role requires a combination of home-based working, office-based collaboration at our Leamington Spa headquarters, and frequent travel to clubs and events. Occasionally, you’ll represent Think Active regionally and nationally.
Why Join Think Active?

At Think Active, we are a forward-thinking, inclusive, and values-driven charity dedicated to making physical activity accessible and enjoyable for all. As a member of our team, you will:

• Be part of a dynamic Active Partnership committed to tackling inequalities and improving lives through sport and physical activity.
• Enjoy a supportive and collaborative working environment that embraces flexibility.
• Gain the opportunity to shape the welfare landscape in sport locally, regionally, and nationally.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a deep understanding of safeguarding, welfare, and inclusion within the sports and physical activity sectors.
• Be a confident communicator with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.
• Demonstrate exceptional organisational and time-management skills to balance a varied workload.
• Be adaptable, willing to work evenings and weekends to meet the needs of sports clubs.

If you are ready to make a real difference to the safety and enjoyment of sport and physical activity, we would love to hear from you.

Think Active is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.