Job Introduction
We’re looking for a Sports Partnership Officer to join our Leisure Team which leads the delivery and promotion of sport and leisure across the growing city of Milton Keynes.
This role provides a great opportunity to play a leading role in developing and implementing a strategy for the future of sport in Milton Keynes. You will use your expert knowledge to help shape plans for sport in our growing city.
You’ll work with a wide range of internal and external partners including Sport England (the local activity partnership) and other key local organisations such as our EFL football club, MK Dons to encourage increased levels of physical activity sports and leisure initiatives. You will help grassroot clubs thrive and work with national governing bodies to bring in funding for sport in the city.
Main Responsibility
- Lead on the promotion of sports contributing to a healthy and active city.
- Develop and deliver a sports strategy, working in partnership with a range of internal and external partners.
- Represent Milton Keynes City Council on local, regional and national partnerships.
- Provide support to grass roots sports clubs and community projects to develop and become sustainable.
- Build relationships with national sporting bodies and funders.
- Identify and secure funding to support the delivery of sport in Milton Keynes.
The Ideal Candidate
- Preferably from a sports development background, with experience of working with a variety of partners including national sporting bodies on a range of projects.
- Experience in identifying funding opportunities and successfully bidding for funding.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and motivate others.
- Excellent leadership skills, work well under pressure, good attention to detail and have proactive problem-solving skills.
- For this role you are required to have a full UK driving licence and provide evidence of your vehicle insurance with business cover and use of a vehicle. If you are successful, you will be required to supply evidence of your licence prior to starting the role.
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
