Capital Investment Manager

SPORT ENGLAND; Bisham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national sporting organization in the UK seeks a capital investment professional to lead and develop key projects that deliver social, health, and economic outcomes for local communities. This role requires a degree in strategic planning or related fields, along with strong project management and budget skills. Applicants can work hybrid from Loughborough or Bisham, contributing to initiatives that promote active participation in sports across England.

Qualifications

• Experience in capital investment in the sporting landscape.
• Ability to develop sustainable facility provision.
• Strong financial management in capital investment programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop key capital projects supported by Sport England.
• Advise applicants on capital investment proposals.
• Influence local authorities to invest strategically.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Strategic planning

Influencing local authorities

Education

Degree in strategic planning, sports development, or project management

Job description

Are you an experienced professional in capital investment with a passion for driving sporting, health, andsocialoutcomes in local communities? Sport England isseekinga professional to join our team to lead and develop key capital projects.

As part of our Capital Investment Team,you’llbe pivotal in leading and developing capital projects supported by Sport England’s Place and other capital investment programmes.You'lladvise and guide applicants on developing capital investment proposals and sustainable facility provision. This role involves influencing and supporting the Local Authority sector to invest strategically, delivering social, health, and economic outcomes for local communities.

We are looking for applicants who have a degree or equivalent vocational experience in strategic planning, sports development, or project management.You’llhave experience in capital investment in a sporting landscape, have strong project management and crucially facility development. Strong experience in implementing effective budget management processes andfinancial managementin relation to capital investment programmes isa must.

At Sport England, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of sport and physical activity – regardless of age, gender, background, bankbalanceor post code. We are an arm’s length body responsible for growing and developing grassroots sport and helping more people get active across England – around two thirds of our fundingcomesfrom players of The National Lottery, with theremaindercoming from the Exchequer. Our work is driven by Uniting the Movement, a 10-year strategy focused on tackling inequalities and creating positive experiences of sport and physical activity for all. From funding local community initiatives to influencing national policy, we work in partnership with organisations and individuals who share our vision of an active nation where everyone feels able to take part and be active in a way that works for them.

This role has options for home working or hybrid work at the Loughborough or Bisham offices. Whenappropriate, you willbe requiredto travel across England, including attending meetings in the London office or on-site regularly.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website.