Head of Race Equity and Impact / Senior Projects Manager / Research and Impact Manager

  • SPORTING EQUALS LTD
  • Coventry, Warwickshire
  • Feb 21, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Help us advance race equity in sport and physical activity through key leadership openings at Sporting Equals.

Sporting Equals is entering a significant new phase of growth and impact. We are expanding our team to strengthen our influence, deepen community impact, and accelerate system-wide change. This is an exciting moment to join Sporting Equals - a time of renewed energy, new and strengthened partnerships, and bold ambition to create lasting equity across the sport sector.

We are now recruiting for these pivotal roles:

  • Head of Race Equity and Impact

  • Senior Projects Manager

  • Research and Impact Manager

Each role offers the opportunity to play a central part in shaping national conversations, delivering meaningful programmes, and driving measurable change for ethnically diverse communities.

Why Join Sporting Equals?

  • Be part of a mission-driven organisation creating real systemic change

  • Work alongside passionate leaders, partners, and communities across the UK

  • Contribute to a period of organisational growth, innovation, and renewed strategic focus

  • Help ensure sport and physical activity are spaces of belonging, fairness, and opportunity for all

If you are motivated by purpose, impact, and equity, we welcome you to apply.

Recruitment Timeline

  • Application deadline: Monday 16th March 2026, 4pm.

  • Interviews: Scheduled to take place between Monday 30th March 2026 and Friday 10th April 2026.

Please note, our recruitment timeline is indicative and may be adjusted based on the number of applications we receive.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking values-driven, collaborative, and forward-thinking leaders who:

  • Are passionate about racial equity and social justice

  • Bring credibility, empathy, and energy to their work

  • Thrive in purpose-led, fast-moving environments

  • Are committed to inclusion, honesty, creativity, and sustained impact

Most importantly, we are looking for people who want to make a meaningful difference.

How to Apply

For job descriptions and details on how to apply, please visit our careers page -

We anticipate that we will receive a high volume of applications for the advertised roles. If you do not hear back from us after a reasonable amount of time, please assume you have not been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Sporting Equals is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident Committed Employer

We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and supported.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. If disabled applicants meet the essential criteria, they will be offered an interview.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we'd be delighted to discuss this with you. To find out more and request additional support during the recruitment process, please contact us (further details are on our careers page).