Community Development Officer - East Wales (Maternity Cover)

The Welsh Netball Association; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Sports Organization in Cardiff is looking for an enthusiastic Community Development Officer for a full-time, fixed-term contract. The role involves planning national netball events, engaging schools and communities to boost participation, and managing volunteers. The ideal candidate should have strong organization skills and experience in sports development. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in growing netball throughout Wales, with responsibilities including event coordination and community engagement.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Opportunity to make a community impact

Extensive national travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in community sports development and event coordination.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and underrepresented communities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver national competition events for netball.
• Recruit and support volunteers and coaches.
• Engage with schools to promote netball participation.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Event planning experience

Volunteer recruitment and management

Communication skills

Job description

Organisation The Welsh Netball Association Salary £25,000 Location Cardiff Contract type Fixed Term (Full time) Closing date 2 January 2026 Interview date 16 January 2026

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven individual to play a central role in growing and developing Netball in Wales. The East Wales Community Development role will be deeply embedded in the day-to-day delivery of the sport, supporting participation in clubs, schools, and leagues and working closely with volunteers, coaches, and officials to enhance player engagement and retention.

The successful candidate will lead the delivery of national competitions including National Clubs and Age Groups and support regional events. They will also support workforce development by recruiting and supporting volunteers, coordinating coaching and officiating courses in East Wales. The role will also involve working with a range of stakeholders, including Regional Sports Partnerships, Local Authorities and education trusts to deliver targeted, inclusive programmes to support the development of netball in primary and secondary schools.

This role offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to make a real difference. We are committed to harnessing the power of netball to improve lives and build stronger communities. We are seeking a conscientious and enthusiastic individual to join our team as Community Development Officer for East Wales on a fixed-term contract for Maternity Cover.

Main Areas of Responsibility :

Competition & Event Delivery

• Plan and deliver Wales Netball’s national competition events including National Clubs, Age Groups and Masters.
• Produce and manage an annual competitions calendar, scheduling of events to avoid internal and external clashes.
• Amend and manage an annual National Competition Handbook.
• Assist in the coordination of East Wales regional events and programmes.
• Collaborate with local organisations to promote and deliver inclusive school and community festivals and tournaments.
• Hold responsibility for managing allocated budgets, ensuring accurate tracking, timely spend monitoring, and adherence to financial guidelines.

Workforce Development

• Recruit, train, and retain volunteers, coaches, officials, and mentors to support events and programmes.
• Plan and administer coaching and officiating courses within the region.
• Coordinate applied learning placements with FE / HE partners.
• Support development pathways for coaches and umpires through coaching courses and continued professional development.

School & Club Engagement

• Support and engage with Wales Netball affiliated Junior and Senior Netball Leagues within East Wales to promote participation and retention.
• Target schools in areas of high latent demand to facilitate netball delivery through PE and extracurricular programmes.
• Establish and strengthen links between schools and junior clubs to encourage out-of-school participation.
• Act as the regional contact for affiliated schools and inclusive settings, developing participation and promoting Wales Netball membership benefits.

Projects & Partnerships

• Lead or support regional projects and pilot programmes targeting underrepresented groups (older adults, low-income communities, early years).
• Collaborate with partners such as Regional Sports Partnerships, Local Authorities, Urdd, StreetGames and other NGBs.

Impact Measurement

• Provide Monthly and Quarterly Progress Reports for Senior Leadership Team and Wales Netball Board
• Collect and analyse programme impact data in collaboration with the internal Officer responsible for Data and Insights.

Additional

• Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the Line Manager and CEO.
• Proactively comply with and promote all organisation policies, in particular those relating to Safeguarding, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health and Data Protection.

For more information about Essential and Desirable Criteria please see here :

Terms of Appointment

Role : Full Time, 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract Maternity Cover

Annual Leave : 22 days per year plus bank holidays

Based : Cardiff Office with work from home. Extensive national travel required.

Reporting to : Head of Participation