Club and Community Development Lead (North-West and West Midlands) Organisation Swim England Salary £33,334 - £36,000 Location Field Based - North-West and Midlands Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 21 July 2026 Interview date 30 July 2026 Job Description Our standard Full Time Equivalent hours are 35 hours per week, unless otherwise specified in the job advert. Swim England is the national governing body for swimming in England.We help people learn how to swim, enjoy the water safely, and compete in all our sports.Our vision is of a nation swimming and we strive to inspire everyone to enjoy the water in the way that suits them. We work with our partners to create engaging programmes that enable everyone to be active, have fun and stay healthy through swimming.Your application is generated using the information you have provided in your Profile. Your CV and any additional supporting evidence will also be attached and made available to the hiring manager.- Field-Based (North-West & West Midlands)- 35 Hours a Week (Mon-Fri)About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join This is an exciting opportunity to join Swim England's Aquatic Clubs Team and play a key role in delivering our club development offer.Working directly with clubs, volunteers, partners and stakeholders, you will help clubs overcome challenges, identify opportunities and strengthen their long-term sustainability. You will also work with local communities and partners to increase participation opportunities and support the wider growth of aquatics.As a field-based role, no two days are the same. You'll spend time building relationships, supporting clubs on the ground, facilitating local collaboration and helping to connect communities with aquatics opportunities across the region.Key Responsibilities- Deliver Swim England's club development and support offer across the North-West and West Midlands region.- Build trusted relationships with clubs, volunteers and key stakeholders.- Support clubs to identify opportunities, overcome challenges and achieve their development goals.- Provide practical guidance, advice and support across a range of club development matters.- Develop and deliver engagement, networking and learning opportunities for clubs and volunteers.- Work closely with Swim England Regional Teams and County Associations to deliver a coordinated support offer.- Build relationships with schools, local authorities, leisure operators, community organisations and other local partners.- Support clubs in creating safe, positive and inclusive environments for members.- Work collaboratively with safeguarding, business engagement and development colleagues to provide a joined-up service.- Contribute to projects, resources and initiatives that support participation, club development and tackling inequalities.Skills and ExperienceTo be successful in this role, you'll bring:- Experience working within sport development, physical activity, community sport or a related environment.- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.- Experience working with volunteers and community-based organisations.- Strong stakeholder management and partnership development experience.- Knowledge of the sport and physical activity landscape.- The ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.- A collaborative approach and strong team ethic.- Experience supporting projects, programmes or initiatives that create positive community impact.- Knowledge and experience of aquatic delivery. It would be advantageous if you also have:- Coaching or teaching qualifications within swimming or aquatics.- Experience working within a National Governing Body, Active Partnership, local authority, leisure operator or community sport organisation.Additional Information- This is a field-based role covering the North-West and West Midlands region.- Regular travel throughout the region is required, together with occasional evening and weekend working to support clubs, meetings and events.- Applicants should live within, or within reasonable travelling distance of, the region.- A full UK driving licence and access to transport are essential. Please be advised that we cannot offer visa sponsorship and that you must have right to work in the UK to apply or be considered for this role. If you are a non-UK/EU National, you must have an appropriate working Visa to undertake employment. You must also be working within the UK to apply or be considered for this role, due to the public liability insurance Swim England holds. Swim England is committed to inclusion and embraces the spirit of equality legislation. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are guaranteed an interview. We are also piloting a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants from ethnically diverse backgrounds. Candidates who opt in to the scheme and demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Applicants can indicate if they wish to opt in by answering the relevant question within the application form. Where possible, Swim England will always make reasonable adjustments for accessibility to anyone who requires it. If you would like any of the documentation in a different format or would like to apply in a different way please get in touch. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process, in line with the Equality Act 2010. However, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well. Swim England is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. How to apply Please click on the following link: https://sepeople.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/details/recruitment%2Fjobdetails%2Ff2ace863-2051-4fa4-a7a1-19f00cde0530 Share X LinkedIn Email