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About the role
The Access Projects team oversees the development and delivery of bespoke access projects in collaboration with other institutions (typically universities and schools). Projects are designed to meet the needs and context of a partner institution and underrepresented groups of students. The Access Projects Officer role plays a key part in delivering our strategic goals, including driving our work with priority groups of students.
Reporting to the Head of Learning and Programme Design, you will:
- Work with a range of stakeholders including tutors, schools and partner institutions to design, deliver and evaluate the projects that you lead on,
- Lead on project renewal conversations with project partners,
- Organise, manage and deliver bespoke pupil-facing events,
- Track and evaluate resource use for each project against predicted use.
About you
The role will best suit someone who:
- Has excellent organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Has the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
- Has experience building relationships with external stakeholders in a professional setting
- Has project management skills, with appropriate levels of time and resource input
- Has knowledge of educational interventions, including impact management
- Has knowledge of the university and/or school sectors, and the university access agenda
- Has experience of designing and/or delivering university access programmes, or other educational interventions
- Is committed to own professional development
- Has the ability to adhere to information security policies included in the charity’s ISO 27001 manual and complete information security training
- Has a demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission
We support less advantaged students to access the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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.
To influence the sector & wider society to that every person with cerebral palsy has the opportunity and choice to enjoy being physically active.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.