Project Development Team – Sports Complex (Phase 1) | Casual Ballerz CIC

Casual Ballerz CIC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community sports nonprofit in London seeks dedicated individuals for volunteer roles in project development. Positions include Project Manager and Fundraising Lead, focusing on the construction of a youth-led sports complex. Candidates should possess strong project management and fundraising skills and be ready to commit to a meaningful legacy through consistent weekly contributions. This hybrid role allows flexibility while actively engaging in impactful community work.

Benefits

Pathway to paid role

Hands-on experience in social impact development

Access to a network of leaders and funders

Qualifications

• Self-driven and ready to own your role.
• Background in project management, construction, or fundraising.
• Consistency and commitment to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage timelines and deliverables.
• Support grant applications and pitches.
• Build relationships with local authorities and partners.
• Guide planning for technical compliance and design.

Skills

Project management

Fundraising

Community partnerships

Construction planning

Job description

Organisation Casual Ballerz CIC Salary Volunteer to paid progression Location London / Remote Contract type Volunteer (Part time) Closing date 1 January 2026

Remote & London-Based (Hybrid Preferred)

️ Flexible Volunteer Commitment | Transition to Paid Role as Funding Secured

Start : ASAP | Applications Reviewed on a Rolling Basis

Help Build the Foundation — and Your Future

Casual Ballerz CIC is developing London’s first youth-led sports complex — and we’re looking for highly motivated individuals to join our Project Development Team for Phase 1.

This isn’t just another volunteer role. This is your opportunity to help lead a once-in-a-generation project, shaping a legacy for underserved youth through elite-level facilities, community-driven programming, and long-term social impact.

We’re not looking for people to just fill roles — we’re looking for people to own them.

About the Project

Casual Ballerz CIC is a London-based nonprofit working to transform lives through football, education, mentorship, and social enterprise. Our eight-year Sports Complex vision includes :

A full-size 11-a-side football pitch with indoor training and spectator space

A youth and family hub with life skills training, mentoring, and mental health support

Affordable housing for families and independent young people at risk of displacement

A self-sustaining ecosystem that serves the community for generations to come

We’re now focused on Phase 1 — delivering the pitch and indoor facilities. This is where your skills come in.

Open Roles in the Phase 1 Development Team

We are currently recruiting 3–4 committed individuals for the following positions :

Project Manager

Lead planning, timelines, team workflows, and reporting.

Fundraising & Grants Lead

Identify and secure capital through public and private funding sources.

Community Engagement & Partnerships Lead

Build meaningful relationships with councils, stakeholders, sponsors, and supporters.

Construction & Facilities Advisor

Guide planning, technical compliance, contractor conversations, and space design.

What You’ll Do

Create and manage detailed timelines and deliverables for Phase 1

Support grant applications, investor decks, and sponsor proposals

Build relationships with local authorities, architects, and partners

Help design space that meets regulations, budgets, and long-term use goals

Report progress to the Casual Ballerz CIC leadership team

Promote the vision and progress of the project internally and externally

What We Offer

A leading role in one of the most ambitious community sports projects in London

Clear pathway to a paid role as funds are raised (funding is a priority outcome)

Hands-on experience in social impact development, construction, and nonprofit strategy

Access to a growing network of leaders, funders, developers, and creatives

A rare chance to shape a meaningful, physical legacy for underserved young people

You Should Apply If You :

Have a background in project management, construction, sport facility planning, fundraising, or community partnerships

Are self-driven, consistent, and ready to own your role, not just support it

Understand that volunteering with purpose can be a step into lasting leadership

Want to be part of something that will exist for decades

Are ready to commit time, energy, and ideas to make this happen — not just talk about it

This Role Is NOT For You If :

You're looking for a low-effort volunteer line on your CV

You struggle with follow-through or regular communication

You aren’t motivated by legacy, team ownership, or collective outcomes

Time Commitment

We offer flexibility and respect your other commitments, but we require :

Consistent weekly input (remote work + team check-ins)

Active contribution to your role and deliverables

Sunday All-Staff Zoom Meeting – 8 PM (Required)

Occasional in-person site visits or partnership meetings in London preferred

Big projects need big people.

If you're hungry to build something historic, not for the credit, but for the community, we want you on this team.