SportsAid are looking for an Athlete & Support Liaison Officer to join their team and reporting to their Partnership Activation & Events Manager.
The responsibilities
This is an opportunity to join a committed and driven team at SportsAid, taking on the responsibility
of connecting and engaging with those people that support SportsAid’s work and the young athletes
who benefit from the charity’s help. You will be at the heart of SportsAid’s activities and will have
the opportunity to link into a range of projects, partnerships and events. In particular, you will be
responsible for regular communication with supported athletes, including seeking updates on their
performances and progress; collating relevant information in their athlete profiles; organising and
briefing athletes to attend various SportsAid events including workshops, the SportsBall and during
SportsAid Week, the charity’s annual week of fun and fundraising.
The candidate
• Educated to degree level, ideally with some fundraising and/or charity-related experience.
• An interest in working with young people and a passion for sport.
• Enthusiasm and temperament to work in a small team in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter; enthusiastic, reliable, committed and motivated. A confident, effective
communicator able to create and develop relationships with a range of different people.
• Excellent organisational and presentation skills; comfortable managing several different projects
and activities in parallel.
• Sound IT competency; strong database management and Excel skills; financially literate.
• Committed to upholding organisational values; of the utmost integrity and discretion.
• An understanding of digital content management and social media communications is desirable.
To apply send your CV and Covering Letter to jobs@sportsaid.co.uk
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Application deadline is: Friday 7th December 2018