Northern Ireland Delivery Officer – West

Sported; Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a Northern Ireland Delivery Officer to coordinate activities across Northern Ireland, providing support and resources to local groups. This part-time role (22.5 hours/week) emphasizes strong community engagement, collaboration, and capacity building. Ideal candidates will have experience in project delivery, client-facing roles, and excellent communication skills. Salary ranges from £27,295 to £28,840 per annum depending on experience, with attractive benefits including flexible working.

Benefits

Salary of £27,295 - £28,840 per annum, depending on experience

25 days’ holiday plus statutory Bank Holidays

Additional personal leave for wellbeing

Volunteer Days

Paid study leave for education/training

Flexible working arrangements

Counselling service

Pension scheme

Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with partner organisations and stakeholders.
• Experience in a client-facing support role.
• Knowledge of capacity building practices including fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate activities across the west of Northern Ireland.
• Act as the main contact for the network.
• Develop key partnerships and deliver meaningful projects.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Client-facing experience

Database management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Northern Ireland Delivery Officer – West

Home-based within a commutable distance of Co. Fermanagh, Tyrone and Derry/Londonderry

About Us

Sported is a charity that delivers expertise, resources, and vital support to organisations that use sport and physical activity to make a positive impact on young people – and on our communities.

Our primary conduit is a network of clubs and groups that reached almost one million young people across the UK in 2023-24. Through support, resources, and funding – all provided at no cost – we create social impact and lower the barriers that prevent our next generation from realising their full potential. Working with trusted local leaders across the communities we serve, we provide solutions through our team, backed up by a pool of volunteer consultants who offer professional support.

We are now looking for a Northern Ireland (NI) Delivery Officer to join us on a part-time, permanent basis, working 22.5 hours per week over three days.

The Benefits

• Salary of £27,295 - £28,840 per annum, depending on experience (pro rata)
• 25 days’ holiday in addition to statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Two additional days of personal leave per year for religious holidays and/or wellbeing days
• Volunteer Days - two additional days of paid leave each year to volunteer for another charity or our Sported members
• Up to five days of paid study leave for self-funded education/training
• Flexible working arrangements
• A confidential counselling service
• Access to a pension scheme
• Virtual Diversity & Inclusion ‘Open Space’ every month
• Cycle to Work Scheme

This is an inspiring opportunity for a passionate project or programme delivery professional with client-facing experience to help create lasting change for young people across Northern Ireland through sport and physical activity.

You’ll join a team that truly lives its values – honest, open and supportive, united by purpose and driven by the belief that every young person deserves the chance to thrive. Collaboration, creativity, and accountability sit at the heart of everything we do, and your work will help deliver meaningful impact through actions both large and small.

What’s more, personal growth is central to who we are, and you’ll have access to significant learning resources and development opportunities to ensure you thrive.

On top of this, the commitment of just 22.5 hours per week will support the perfect work/life balance, allowing you to complete your other activities whilst enhancing your career.

The Role

As an NI Delivery Officer, you will help to co-ordinate our activities across the west of Northern Ireland, including County Fermanagh, County Tyrone and County Derry/Londonderry.

Acting as the main point of contact for our network, you’ll deliver vital support that strengthens the capacity of our members, equipping them with the resources and training they need, as well as expertise from volunteer consultants.

You will also develop key partnerships across the region, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver meaningful projects that align with both regional and organisational priorities.

Additionally, you will:

• Implement the Sported engagement plan in Northern Ireland
• Identify areas of need and trends from the NI network
• Organise events to foster engagement
• Support the recruitment, co-ordination, and development of volunteers
• Support content creation for Northern Ireland member communications
• Assist project managers in delivering key projects
• Enable the work of the NI National Manager through administration and other services

About You

To be considered as an NI Delivery Officer, you will need:

• Experience working with partner organisations and stakeholders to deliver projects and programmes
• Experience in a client-facing support role
• Experience of database management
• Knowledge of capacity building practices, including fundraising, strategic planning, and organisational development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

The closing date for this role is Monday 24th November 2025 at 9am.

Other organisations may call this role Programme Delivery Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Membership Officer, Sports Development Officer, or Outreach Officer.

Webrecruit and Sported are equal opportunities employers, value diversity, and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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