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Para Sport Festival Internship

Federation of Disability Sport Wales
Organisation
Federation of Disability Sport Wales
Salary
£12.71 per hour
Location
Wales
Contract type
Paid Internship (Part time)
Closing date
1 February 2026
Interview date
10 February 2026
Job Description
Disability Sport Wales are looking for an ambitious, dynamic and resourceful intern to join our team, to support the effective organisation and delivery of an inclusive event programme.

A 30-week paid internship for an ambitious, dynamic and resourceful individual to support a range of partners to deliver insport Series events, including the Para Sport Festival in 2026 and support the delivery of Performance development programme.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the planning and delivery of the event, including the logistics, communication, and wider community impact.

You will be a diligent and organised planner, as well as a hands-on event support, who will bring energy and enthusiasm to the role - ensuring that high quality experiences are delivered effectively through an eye for detail, an inclusive approach, and striving for a positive event experience for all.

Relationship management will also be crucial in this role, therefore, you should be confident in liaising with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external, with the ability to negotiate to find solutions.

This is an opportunity to join an ambitions, creative and resourceful, incredibly committed team whose shared purpose is to advocate for an inclusive approach within the sector. For the successful candidate this opportunity will provide a platform to build their knowledge and experience.

https://www.disabilitysportwales.com/en-gb/jobs/para-sport-festival-internship-2026
How to apply
You are asked to complete an Application for Employment Form outlining information relevant to your experience and the details of the post outlined in the Role Description. If you would like to submit the Application for Employment Form via a BSL video, please do so, including all the information required. If you would like to receive the Application for Employment Form in an alternative accessible format please let us know via the contact below. You will also need to return the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form. This information will be anonymous and confidential and will need to be sent as a separate file attached to your email, entitled CONFIDENTIAL. This information will then be separated from your application form and considered ONLY for equality monitoring of the DSW processes and to make diversity improvements where required. We will work with all candidates and employees to ensure that they are supported to perform to their full potential. Applications should be submitted to office@disabilitysportwales.com For further information or an informal discussion please either: Email: robyn.wilkins@disabilitysportwales.com or Call, text, WhatsApp or send video to: Robyn Wilkins, 07398 220486 https://www.disabilitysportwales.com/en-gb/jobs/para-sport-festival-internship-2026
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