Sports Development and Events Manager

Sports Development and Events Manager 

Department: Sport & Physical Activity Team 

Reports To:  Senior Sport & Physical Activity Lead 

Direct Reports:  2 x Tier 1 Sport & Event Coordinators 

Contract Details: Full time, hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days remote)  

Grade: 4  

Salary: 42,000 per annum (depending on experience)  

Job Purpose: The role will provide strategic oversight and leadership of CSSC’s portfolio of tier 1 sports, ensuring the successful delivery of high-profile national showcase events alongside a programme of local activities that drive participation and engagement. CSSC’s tier 1 sports include Football, Golf, Hockey, Rugby, Cricket, Volleyball, Athletics, Walking, Tennis, Angling, Bowls and Ten Pin Bowling. 

The role will champion innovation and evidence-based practice, working closely with volunteers, external sports organisations and suppliers to develop and implement comprehensive sport specific development plans for each of the tier 1 sports that meet the needs of the CSSC membership. 

They will be responsible for embedding safe, cost effective and high-quality event practices while managing budgets, monitoring KPIs and fostering innovation to support CSSC’s ambition to transform its sporting offer. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Strategic Oversight & Sports Development 

• Provide strategic leadership of all tier 1 sports, ensuring alignment with CSSC’s sports transformation objectives. 
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, members, and external partners to develop and oversee sport specific development plans in conjunction with the insight and data. 
• Identify opportunities for innovation, growth and improved participation within the portfolio of tier 1 sports and across the wider sports transformation programme. 

Event Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the planning and delivery of high-profile national showcase events. 
• Ensure all event protocols, including health and safety and risk management, are rigorously applied and fully embedded in delivery. 
• Oversee the delivery of local activity programmes that increase participation and member engagement of the tier 1 sports.  
• Build and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure cost-effective, high-quality event and activity delivery.  
• Use established project management processes to deliver sport specific plans. 

Partnerships & Volunteer Engagement 

• Work collaboratively with volunteers, providing clear direction, support and recognition.
• Build and manage partnerships with NGBs and other external sports organisations to enhance CSSC’s sports offer. 
• Act as a key point of contact for all stakeholders involved in tier 1 sports, providing professional advice and support. 

Monitoring, Reporting & Finance

• Manage and monitor tier 1 budgets, ensuring value for money for members as well as financial sustainability for CSSC. 
• Lead on the reporting and analysis of key performance indicators, budgets, and participation levels. 
• Capture learning and insight to inform continuous improvement across tier 1 sports. 

People Management & Leadership   

• Line manage and support the tier 1 coordinators, providing direction, coaching and development opportunities.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performance team culture.

Person Specification: 

Essential:

• Knowledge of the sports sector, NGB structures and sports development principles. 
• Strong project management skills, with proven experience in planning and delivering large scale events via the project processes. 
• Examples of strategic thinking. 
• Experience of devising and delivering sport specific development plans. 
• Knowledge and experience of event management protocol. 
• Experience in delivering high profile national showcase sporting events. 
• Experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks. 
• Experience of managing budgets, monitoring KPIs and producing performance reports. 
• Excellent communication, relationship building and influencing skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with external partners, suppliers and NGBs. 
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. 

Desirable:

• A professional qualification in project management. 
• Experience of working with volunteers. 
• Experience of line management or team leadership. 
• Knowledge of the civil service and public sector environments.