Club Support Officer - East Midlands

Organisation: England Boxing
Salary: £25,000
Location: To be agreed within the region. Option for Hybrid.
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 2 January 2026
Job Description: The successful candidate will provide development support for boxing clubs and, in doing so, provide the transition to sustainable regular participation in clubs to all members of the community.

Key Accountabilities:

- Understand the political landscape for sport and activity in the region and establish relationships that positively impact clubs. As such, act as an agent of change working with partners to create strategic action plans for the aim of improving club sustainability and achieving targets.

Analyse the needs of the clubs in regard to retaining and growing participation.
- Devise and implement solutions drawing on tools provided by England Boxing and the wider sporting landscape.
- Help and advise clubs to meet objectives in the Government strategy for sport based around achieving wider social outcomes.
- Support clubs to overcome any issues that impact clubs’ sustainability and development, such as facility development, rent and lease agreements, asset transfer, club committees, finances and grant applications, and business planning.
- Act as an advocate on behalf of clubs.
- Engage with various key partners in the region to ensure that the most effective solutions to support affiliated clubs are delivered.
Improving the communication and relationship between the clubs and the NGB.
- Support clubs to ensure they have the right volunteers in place to operate efficiently to deliver and grow their volunteer workforce, providing appropriate training and mentoring.
- As appropriate, and with direction from England Boxing, Senior Management Team, act as a themed specialist, supporting the network of Club Support Officers. Specialisms could include facility development, volunteering workshops, female participation, and inclusive practices, for example.
- Ensure that working practice adheres to and reflects England Boxing policies.
- To work towards agreed targets, providing meaningful data from the region to support data collection and insight.
- Provide regular reports to the Communications Manager to highlight good practice in your region.

Person Specification

Essential:
- Knowledge and understanding of what clubs need to be sustainable for the future.
- Understand how to use insight to inform the best business planning with clubs and the region.
- Substantial experience working with and supporting grassroots sport/clubs.
- Evidence of successfully supporting clubs or organisations with funding applications and fundraising.
- Experience of partnership working and building relationships with individuals and organisations.
- Passionate about community development and participation.
- A good understanding of the policies and principles around government objectives for sport.
- Respects and relates well to people of diverse backgrounds.
- Strong communication skills evident in conflict resolution and negotiation.
- Hard working and flexible in approaching and dealing with challenges that arise.

Desirable:
- Degree-level qualification in sport, management, or other related area.
- Qualification related to community capacity building or volunteering.
- Marketing, development and/or business planning experience.
- Ability to work independently using initiative whilst also contributing to the national team.
How to apply: In order to apply for this role with England Boxing, please send a CV and covering letter to hrapplications@englandboxing.org, headed “East Midlands Club Support Officer.” Please state clearly in your covering letter how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification, demonstrating where you have relevant experience to undertake the role.