Sports vacancy for recent graduate/school leaver

An opportunity is available for a recent university graduate - or someone looking to get into Sports Development - to join the County Sports Partnership in Bedfordshire and Luton and support in
the delivery of community sport.

"team BEDS & LUTON" is a (grammatically challenged) organisation, core funded by Sport England to deliver a number of services which "contribute to increasing participation and widening access to sport, physical activity and the achievement of sporting success for all age groups", and are key to delivering the authorities participation target, as set by central government.

They are looking for what they describe as "an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work in the area of
volunteer and club development, whilst supporting our marketing activities and helping run local and
county events". The post holder will be responsible for promoting, developing and managing the new volunteer legacy programme ‘Sport Makers’ working with a number of our partner organisations including local authorities, schools, universities and community sports clubs and groups.

You will need to have an interest in sport (which, if you are reading this, is a given); work well in a team (ditto); have strong organisational skills; be a good writer and communicator; and be creative when developing plans.

If you are interested you should contact Graham Keen on 01582 813 761 for an informal discussion. You can obtain an application form and job description by either calling us on 01582 813760 or send a
request via e-mail to graham.keen@teambedsandluton.co.uk. CV’s can also be submitted but must include a personal statement and covering letter.

This opportunity is aimed at recent University graduates or for A-level and above students who are
looking for a career in Sports Development. Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 12h August 2011