Regional Project Officer

  • Cerebral Palsy Sport
  • May 05, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

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 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.