Design Officer

UK Sport; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national sports organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced individual to lead innovative projects aimed at shaping the future of high-performance sport. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to design evidence-based solutions that enhance investment strategies. This role is crucial for driving positive change and ensuring the sustainability of Olympic and Paralympic sports. Applications from across the sporting system are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyse complex information to inform decision-making.
• Passion for driving positive change and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support innovative projects in high-performance sport.
• Engage with partners and stakeholders to create practical solutions.
• Contribute to embedding designs into policy and practice.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in shaping the future of high-performance sport in the UK on a Fixed Term basis up to 1 year. As part of our Performance Investment Strategy team, you will lead and support innovative projects that influence how we invest in and sustain success across Olympic and Paralympic sports.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Design Manager and colleagues across UK Sport to develop and deliver creative, evidence-based solutions that maximise impact and value. From reviewing existing approaches to designing new concepts, you’ll help ensure our investment strategies remain fit for the future in an ever-changing world.

You’ll engage with a wide range of partners and stakeholders, bringing people together to create practical, well-informed designs that strengthen the sporting system. Your work will contribute to embedding these designs into policy and practice, supporting continuous improvement and long-term sustainability.

If you’re passionate about driving positive change, enjoy working collaboratively, and have the ability to analyse complex information to inform decision-making, this role offers the chance to make a real difference to UK high-performance sport.

We welcome applications from across the sporting system and are open to secondment opportunities.

A full role overview is available in the Job Description.