Description
London, SE1 (with hybrid working)
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 London, we are there with solutions from our team, backed up by a pool of volunteer consultants who provide professional support.
In line with the GLAs ambitions to increase opportunities for underrepresented young Londoners across sport, our impact focuses on areas such as community cohesion, crime reduction, mental wellbeing, closing the attainment gap, and raising the levels of inclusion among marginalised young people.
We are now looking for a Women and Girls Development Intern to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a part-time role working 30 hours per week over four days.
The Benefits
– Salary of £13.85 per hour
– 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 a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and ambitious individual looking to develop their career in the sport sector to join our forward-thinking organisation.
You will gain priceless experience working with grassroots organisations, building your skills in programme co-ordination, relationship management, and community engagement, valuable foundations for your career progression.
What’s more, as part of a supportive team, you will help shape initiatives that drive social change, championing women and girls inclusion in community sports across London.
So, if youre ready to make an impact and transform lives, read on and apply today!
The Role
As a Women and Girls Development Intern, you will provide support across a range of projects focused on increasing opportunities for women and girls in community sport.
Working closely with our staff, you will build new relationships with key stakeholders, as well as identify key trends, ensuring Sported remains current and proactive.
You will also contribute to the development of events, networking sessions, and initiatives that promote equity and diversity in community sport.
About You
To be considered as a Women and Girls Development Intern, you will need:
– A passion and ambition for a continued career in the sport sector
– Ambition to further the women and girls’ agenda within sport
– Lived experience of growing up in London
– An understanding of, or interest in learning about, how physical activity and sport are used to achieve positive outcomes for young people affected by violence
– An understanding of, or interest in learning about, the voluntary, community sports, or youth sector
– An understanding of, or interest in learning about, the needs of underserved young people participating in community sport
The closing date for this role is 23rd March 2025.
Other organisations may call this role Sports Development Intern, Community Engagement Intern, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Intern, or Youth Sports Intern.
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.
So, if you want to develop your skills and make an impact as a Women and Girls Development Intern, please apply via the button shown.
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