Senior Project Officer

Herts Sport & Physical Activity Partnership; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional sports organization in England seeks a Senior Project Officer to manage and deliver a range of sports and physical activity initiatives. The role involves leading a team, developing partnerships, securing funding, and promoting inclusive access to sports programs. Candidates should have experience in sports development, effective partnership-building, and a relevant degree. This full-time position offers a salary between £38,784 and £46,049 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team effectively.
• Knowledge of community sport and its structures.
• Understanding of strategic priorities in sports development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of sport and physical activity projects.
• Drive partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Secure funding and manage contracts and programs.

Skills

Experience in sports development

Effective partnership-building

Knowledge of funding streams

Understanding of equality and diversity issues

Knowledge of safeguarding policy

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent level 6 qualification

Safeguarding level 3 (ideally)

Job description

Organisation Herts Sport & Physical Activity Partnership Salary £38,784pa to £46,049pa Location Hatfield, Hertfordshire Contract type Fixed Term (Full time) Closing date 12 January 2026 Interview date 20 January 2026 Job Description HSP are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Project Officer to lead the development, management, and delivery of an exciting range of sport and physical activity projects across Hertfordshire.

This is a pivotal role where you will lead a team to deliver impactful programmes and annual events aligned with our strategic priorities.

You will drive partnerships with key stakeholders including community groups, local authorities, health organisations, schools and leisure operators.

You will secure funding and manage contracts and grant‑aided programmes to maximise inward investment.

You will champion inclusion by ensuring equitable access and participation for underrepresented groups.

You will shape strategy by developing action plans, monitoring progress, and reporting to senior leadership and you will lead safeguarding initiatives to deliver against the Sport England Sport Welfare contract.

The current work programme includes responsibility for….

Lead for Core Market – development of clubs, coaches, volunteers and NGB / LA Liaison

Senior Safeguarding lead including the line management of the Sports Welfare Officer

Co‑ordination of workforce development opportunities across the business

Sports facility planning – HSP link officer with stakeholders

Crime Reduction through Sport – oversight for delivery of contracted project and stakeholder management

Skills and experience required

You will have experience of working within a sports development or equivalent environment.

Ideally you will have experience of line managing team members. You will have experience of effective partnership‑building working with a range of local partners.

You will have knowledge of funding streams and experience in securing investment and have practical understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion issues.

You will have good knowledge of community sport (clubs, facilities, workforce, volunteering and National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs)) and safeguarding policy and its application in a sport setting.

Qualifications required

You will be educated with an undergraduate degree or equivalent level 6 qualification or proven experience. Ideally you will have safeguarding level 3