StreetGames is a fast-moving and innovative national charity with a sector-leading reputation for delivering sport and physical activity on the doorstep of underserved communities.
Our aim is to help young people and communities enjoy lives that are healthier, safer, and more successful through sport and physical activity.
To do that, we work with community organisations to engage young people from lower socio-economic groups through sport and physical activity at the right time, in the right place, at the right price, in the right style, and through the right people.
About the role
Following the positive news of the current post-holder securing a career development opportunity, StreetGames is seeking a Strategic Lead for Sport in Wales. This role is about turning strategy into meaningful, measurable impact for young people living in low-income and underserved communities across Wales. The role will be to develop new approaches to embedding Doorstep Sport in the work of a range of different partners. The role will also have responsibility for leading Wales’ key Strategic relationships and approach with Sport Wales, Regional Sports Partnerships and wider sports sector partners.
The post holder will provide management and support to Regional Partnership Managers and the Doorstep Sport Fieldworker (North). This post will also hold responsibility in leading the relationship for StreetGames in 1 of the regions.
As a senior role in StreetGames team, the postholder will play a key role in shaping the future development of the charity across Wales.
More information about the role, including duties and responsibilities can be found in the attached candidate pack.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who deeply believes in improving access to sport for young people living in poverty across Wales. You will have a strong track record of delivering meaningful change and impact. You are a strategic connector, able to move confidently between community engagement and influencing at regional and national levels. You are comfortable working across delivery, strategy, policy and funding environments, and can build partnerships that lead to real change.
You will be:
➢ Politically astute
➢ Personally driven
➢ Curious and evidence-led
➢ Resilient when change is slow
➢ Comfortable discussing both delivery and strategy
➢ Capable in writing plans, proposals, and interpreting strategy and policy
➢ Able to lead people with clarity and enthusiasm, growing their leadership and capability
➢ Pragmatic and solutions-focused, especially where resources are limited
➢ Comfortable leading through complexity, bringing clarity and direction
A more detailed breakdown of the experience, skills and knowledge required for this role can be found in the attached candidate pack.
No candidate will meet every single desired requirement. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!
StreetGames is fully committed to the principles of equality of opportunity and is responsible for ensuring that no job applicant, employee, volunteer or member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, colour, parental or marital status, pregnancy, religious belief, class or social background, sexual preference or political belief.
StreetGames is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities (as defined in the 2010 Equality Act) who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria in the advertised person specification.
Applying for the role
Please use the application form to submit your CV and cover letter, detailing your suitability for this role.
Alternatively, you can email your CV, covering letter and Equal Opportunities Form to people@streetgames.org, quoting Wales Strategic Sport Lead in the subject line
If you require any additional support applying for this role, please contact people@streetgames.org and we will try to accommodate any reasonable requests.
If you have any questions relating to the role, or would like an informal chat, this can be arranged by contacting:
Paul Roberts at paul.roberts@streetgames.org
If you know you will be unavailable on the interview dates, please state this in your cover letter.