Regional Project Officer

1. Overview

Cerebral Palsy Sport (CP Sport) is recruiting three Regional Programme Delivery Officers to support the delivery of the “Together We Can” Young Ambassador Programme across England.

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with young people with cerebral palsy (CP), supporting them to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and lead social action within their communities.

These roles will be central to delivering a national programme across eight regional hubs, working closely with young people, partners, and communities to create meaningful and lasting impact.

 

2. Contract Details

Salary:                  £30,000 per annum

Hours:                   Full-time (35 hours per week) – part-time considered

Contract:              Fixed-term until March 31st 2027 (with potential for extension, subject to funding)

Location:              Home-based with regular travel across your region

Regions:                North / Midlands / South

 

3. Role Purpose

You will be responsible for delivering the Young Ambassador Programme within your region, supporting young people aged 10–20 with CP to take part in training, social action, and community-based activity.

You will work closely with Young Ambassadors to:

·         Develop their confidence and leadership

·         Support them to plan and deliver activities

·         Build partnerships across schools, sport, and health sectors

 

4. Key Responsibilities  

Programme Delivery

·         Lead delivery of the Young Ambassador Programme within your region

·         Support the recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of Young Ambassadors

·         Deliver or facilitate training sessions and group activities

·         Support young people to co-design and deliver social action projects

Supporting Young Ambassadors

·         Provide ongoing support, guidance, and encouragement

·         Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment

·         Support young people to develop confidence and leadership skills

Activity and Events

Support delivery of:

·         School visits

·         Community engagement activities

·         Regional multisport events

·         Awareness campaigns (including World CP Day)

These activities form a core part of the programme’s impact and youth-led delivery model.

Partnerships and Engagement

Build relationships with:

·         Schools and education providers

·         Health and medical professionals

·         Sports clubs and community organisations

Support partners to engage with the programme and Young Ambassadors

Planning and Coordination

·         Plan and coordinate regional delivery in line with programme timelines

·         Manage logistics for sessions and events

·         Maintain regular communication with the national team

Monitoring and Reporting

·         Track attendance, activity, and engagement

·         Collect feedback and evidence from delivery

·         Contribute to programme reporting, including the 6-month progress report

Safeguarding and Compliance

·         Ensure all delivery follows safeguarding policies and procedures

·         Complete risk assessments for activities

·         Maintain safe and inclusive delivery environments

 

5. Personal Specification   

Essential

·         Experience working with young people in community, youth, or sport settings

·         Strong communication and relationship-building skills

·         Ability to plan and deliver activities or programmes

·         Organised and able to manage multiple priorities

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team

·         Commitment to inclusion and supporting young people

Desirable

·         Experience working with disabled young people or inclusive programmes

·         Understanding of cerebral palsy or disability inclusion

·         Experience working with schools, health professionals, or community partners

·         Experience delivering training or workshops

 

 

6. Working Pattern   

You will receive:

·         Full induction and programme training

·         Ongoing support from CP Sport’s national team

·         Regular check-ins and supervision

·         Opportunities for professional development

 

7. Safeguarding

CP Sport is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All staff will be required to:

·         Complete safeguarding training

·         Undergo an enhanced DBS check

·         Follow all safeguarding policies and procedures

 

8. Recruitment Process   

We are looking for candidates who can start as soon as possible.

·         Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

·         Interviews will be scheduled as suitable candidates are identified

We encourage early applications.