Project Officer

Living Sport Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Sports Partnership Limited

Organisation: Living Sport Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Sports Partnership Limited
Salary: £28,000 to £31,000
Location: Cambridgeshire
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 13 February 2026
Interview date: 23 February 2026
Job Description: Living Sport’s aim across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is simple but powerful:
To improve health, happiness and wellbeing by supporting people to be active.
We are an energetic, values-driven organisation working at pace across communities, systems and places. We increase opportunities for people to be active by connecting partners, influencing systems, and developing people and organisations to deliver high-quality, inclusive activity across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.
We are known for being collaborative, bold and caring — combining strong delivery with a genuine commitment to people, place and impact.
The Role
Are you high-energy, people-focused and motivated by making a real difference?
We are looking for a Project Officer to support the development, coordination and delivery of a diverse range of sport, physical activity and health programmes across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
This is a fast-paced, varied role suited to someone who thrives on juggling priorities, building relationships and getting things done — while keeping people at the heart of their work. You’ll bring curiosity, care and momentum, alongside a passion for health, physical activity and tackling inequalities.
Working closely with internal colleagues and a wide range of partners, you’ll help deliver strategic priorities and funded programmes across different communities and settings, ensuring activity is accessible, inclusive and impactful.
If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment, value collaboration, and want to be part of an organisation that genuinely listens, adapts and grows — we’d love to hear from you.

Project Officer
Location: St Ives/Hybrid/local community
Salary: £28,000-£31,000
Terms: Full time
Fixed term til March 2027

About You
We’d love to hear from you if you:
• Are energetic, approachable, and passionate about helping people be active.
• Experienced in project management and delivery of physical activity.
• Experienced in a breadth of development areas, such as health inequalities, children and young people, active travel, workforce development.
• Are flexible and willing to work evenings/weekends when needed.
• Experienced in working in partnership environments.
• Have a full UK driving licence and access to transport

Closing Date: 13 February 2026 (please note that we reserve the right to close the applications early with suitable candidates)
Interviews will take place week commencing 23 February 2026
As a high energy and ambitious team, we are looking for a colleague who will help us meet our aims, who lives our values and culture. We believe in empowering our staff and work based on trust and respect in a supportive environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including hybrid working and a commitment to health and wellbeing for our team as well as a positive culture. We offer:
• Enrolment to the Health Shield Health Scheme including health cash plans and wellbeing services
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to a pension scheme
• Hybrid working – staff are expected to work at the office twice a week
• Annual leave (25 days pro rata) plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days between Christmas and New Year
• Volunteer Day – an additional day of paid leave each year to volunteer in the local community
We are proud to be one of 41 Active Partnerships across the country funded by Sport England – join us on a positive journey to impact change in the communities we serve.

Living Sport is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults participating in sports and physical activity from harm. For further information please consult the Living Sport website www.livingsport.co.uk

As part of our commitment to providing a safe environment for children, young people and adults at risk, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check.

Please submit a covering letter explaining why you are the best person for the role against the attached JD and Person Spec and an up to date and detailed CV that covers all work to date including relevant role-related experience and/or qualifications and any gaps in employment.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact
David Welch: Head of Programmes: david.welch@livingsport.co.uk
Sally Gibson: Head of Development and Innovation: sally.gibson@livingsport.co.uk
Please send your covering letter and up to date CV to Lyndsey Gilson: hr@livingsport.co.uk
How to apply: CV to hr@livingsport.co.uk