Community Liaison Officer

JobStart Scheme; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community engagement organization in Northern Ireland is looking for a Community Liaison Officer to support the delivery of sport-led interventions targeting young people and the wider community. This role focuses on planning activities, building stakeholder relationships, and ensuring programme success. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and qualifications in sports and community engagement, contributing positively to local well-being and social cohesion. Flexible working hours may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people or older adults.
• Knowledge of local community needs and barriers to participation.
• Experience of school-based delivery of programmes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver sport-based programmes for community groups.
• Build relationships with local stakeholders and residents.
• Support monitoring and evaluation processes.

Skills

Experience working with community groups

Ability to deliver engaging sport-based sessions

Flexibility and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a sport-related discipline

More than 1 coaching qualification

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: SPORTS CHANGES LIFE FOUNDATIONSport Changes Life Foundation is a sport for development organisation that raises aspirations through sport. This role, Community Liaison Officer, will deliver sport-led intervention programmes designed to support young people, older adults, and wider community groups that Sport Changes Life engage with. The role focuses on strengthening community engagement, building relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring programmes meet the needs of local residents and participants.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver sport-based programmes and engagement activities for diverse community groups.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with local residents, youth organisations, community centres, health groups, and stakeholders.
• Identify community needs and help shape intervention strategies that support wellbeing, inclusion, and social cohesion.
• Represent the organisation at community events, meetings, and outreach activities.
• Support monitoring and evaluation processes to measure programme impact and participation.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure alignment with organisational goals.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working with community groups, young people, or older adults.
• Knowledge of local community needs and barriers to participation.
• Ability to deliver engaging sport-based sessions.
• Flexibility, problem-solving skills, and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• More than 1 coaching qualification.
• Bachelors degree in any sport related discipline.
• Experience of school based delivery of programmes.

Further Information

The Employer is: SPORTS CHANGES LIFE FOUNDATIONJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1752802 Job Sector Childcare and Social Work,Leisure Area Belfast Location Belfast Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour. No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 06/01/2026 Closing date 16/02/2026 Worktime To be confirmed with employer.

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 09 Jan 2026

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Jan 2026