Sports Development and Events Manager

Organisation: Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
Salary: £42,000
Location: High Wycombe (Hybrid)
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 31 October 2025
Job Description: Sports Development and Events Manager

Department: Sport & Physical Activity Team

Reports To: Senior Sport & Physical Activity Lead

Direct Reports: 2 x Tier 1 Sport & Event Coordinators

Contract Details: Full time, hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days remote)

Grade: 4

Salary: 42,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Job Purpose: The role will provide strategic oversight and leadership of CSSC’s portfolio of tier 1 sports, ensuring the successful delivery of high-profile national showcase events alongside a programme of local activities that drive participation and engagement. CSSC’s tier 1 sports include Football, Golf, Hockey, Rugby, Cricket, Volleyball, Athletics, Walking, Tennis, Angling, Bowls and Ten Pin Bowling.

The role will champion innovation and evidence-based practice, working closely with volunteers, external sports organisations and suppliers to develop and implement comprehensive sport specific development plans for each of the tier 1 sports that meet the needs of the CSSC membership.

They will be responsible for embedding safe, cost effective and high-quality event practices while managing budgets, monitoring KPIs and fostering innovation to support CSSC’s ambition to transform its sporting offer.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Oversight & Sports Development

Provide strategic leadership of all tier 1 sports, ensuring alignment with CSSC’s sports transformation objectives.

Collaborate with staff, volunteers, members, and external partners to develop and oversee sport specific development plans in conjunction with the insight and data.

Identify opportunities for innovation, growth and improved participation within the portfolio of tier 1 sports and across the wider sports transformation programme.

Event Leadership & Delivery

Lead the planning and delivery of high-profile national showcase events.

Ensure all event protocols, including health and safety and risk management, are rigorously applied and fully embedded in delivery.

Oversee the delivery of local activity programmes that increase participation and member engagement of the tier 1 sports.

Build and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure cost-effective, high-quality event and activity delivery.

Use established project management processes to deliver sport specific plans.

Partnerships & Volunteer Engagement

Work collaboratively with volunteers, providing clear direction, support and recognition.

Build and manage partnerships with NGBs and other external sports organisations to enhance CSSC’s sports offer.

Act as a key point of contact for all stakeholders involved in tier 1 sports, providing professional advice and support.

Monitoring, Reporting & Finance

Manage and monitor tier 1 budgets, ensuring value for money for members as well as financial sustainability for CSSC.

Lead on the reporting and analysis of key performance indicators, budgets, and participation levels.

Capture learning and insight to inform continuous improvement across tier 1 sports.

People Management & Leadership

Line manage and support the tier 1 coordinators, providing direction, coaching and development opportunities.

Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performance team culture.

Person Specification:

Essential:

Knowledge of the sports sector, NGB structures and sports development principles.

Strong project management skills, with proven experience in planning and delivering large scale events via the project processes.

Examples of strategic thinking.

Experience of devising and delivering sport specific development plans.

Knowledge and experience of event management protocol.

Experience in delivering high profile national showcase sporting events.

Experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Experience of managing budgets, monitoring KPIs and producing performance reports.

Excellent communication, relationship building and influencing skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with external partners, suppliers and NGBs.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Desirable:

A professional qualification in project management.

Experience of working with volunteers.

Experience of line management or team leadership.

Knowledge of the civil service and public sector environments.
How to apply: Please send a copy of your CV and a short covering letter to siobhan.hogg@cssc.co.uk , specifying which role you are applying for in the subject heading.