Club and Community Development Officer – National Participation

Organisation: Bowls Development Alliance
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: Home-based, with travel required across England
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 6 December 2026
Interview date: 14 December 2026
Job Description: About Us

The Bowls Development Alliance (BDA) is a partnership organisation with a core purpose to sustain, grow and develop the sport of bowls in partnership with the bowls family.

Working with the National Governing Bodies for the sport and supported by Sport England, our focus is on increasing and sustaining participation, supporting clubs and volunteers, safeguarding participants, and ensuring the sport is welcoming, inclusive and accessible for everyone.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and highly organised Club and Community Development Officer to lead and coordinate the BDA’s national participation work.

This is an exciting opportunity to help grow the sport of bowls, working collaboratively with all four National Governing Bodies, clubs and wider partners to increase participation, reach new audiences and create opportunities for more people to get involved.

You will coordinate the BDA support of national participation initiatives and campaigns, including Bowls Big Summer, support the sport’s involvement in major events such as the 2027 World Championships, and help ensure these opportunities translate into meaningful and lasting benefits for clubs.

The role will also involve developing club engagement through the Club Health Checker and Play-Bowls.org and using participation data and insight to identify opportunities, inform activity and measure impact.

This is a varied national role requiring someone who can manage projects, build effective relationships and bring people together across the sport. You will work closely with colleagues across the BDA, NGBs and external partners, while also engaging directly with clubs to understand their needs and support participation growth.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

- Has experience of planning, coordinating and delivering participation programmes, campaigns or events.

- Is confident building relationships and working collaboratively with a range of organisations and partners.

- Has strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

- Can use data and insight to monitor outcomes, identify opportunities and inform decisions.

- Is a confident communicator, able to produce clear plans, briefings and reports.

- Enjoys working with clubs, volunteers and community organisations to develop opportunities and reach new audiences.

- Is proactive, flexible and comfortable working independently as part of a small, national team.

- Is willing to travel across England and work occasional evenings and weekends as required.

- Experience of working in sport, the voluntary sector or with National Governing Bodies would be beneficial, as would knowledge of bowls or grassroots sport, but we are interested in the skills, experience and approach you can bring to the role.
How to apply: Before you apply, take a look at the attached Job Description and Person Specification. We want to hear in your covering letter how your skills and experiences make you a great fit for the role. Please send: - Your CV. - A covering letter outlining how your skills and experience match the role. Applications should be sent to HR@Bowlsdevelopmentalliance.com. For a full Job Description and Person Specification please visit the Bowls Development Alliance website below: https://bowlsdevelopmentalliance.com/2026/11/13/were-recruiting-club-and-community-development-officer-national-particpation/

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Club and Community Development Officer – National Participation