Job Description

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is the umbrella organisation for the governing and representative bodies of sport and recreation in the UK and represents more than 315 members.

The Policy Support Officer will help to increase the Alliance’s evidence base and contribute to further building our reputation for excellent influencing work with and on behalf of the sport and recreation sector. The role will require high-level policy analysis and research skills to support our policy work. Areas include the contribution of sport and recreation to the public health agenda, the role of grassroots sport and recreation in communities and a range of technical and regulatory issues that impact on sport and recreation in the UK.

The successful candidate will have strong communication and analytical skills. They will have a flexible approach, the capacity to recognise and proactively address organisational needs, and the ability to construct and deliver outcomes to schedule. Strong administrative skills are also required.

How to apply
For full details of the position and an application form, please visit www.sportandrecreation.org.uk. Alternatively, telephone 020 7976 3920, email swressell@sportandrecreation.org.uk or write to Sue Wressell, Human Resources, Sport and Recreation Alliance, Burwood House, 14-16 Caxton Street, London, SW1H 0QT. An application form must be completed – CVs will not be accepted.