Sports Development Officer

Join Disability Sport Yorkshire – Make a Real Impact!

Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? Disability Sport Yorkshire are offering an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be part of something transformative.

Be Part of Breaking Boundaries

You’ll play a key role in delivering a National Lottery Community Funded project – Breaking Boundaries – a bold five-year initiative designed to drive inclusion across the sports sector.

What You’ll Get Involved In:

Sporting Futures Employability Programme - working alongside rugby and football clubs to create pathways into employment
Inclusive School Physical Activity - helping young people access sport in a supportive environment Activ8Community Events - bringing inclusive sports opportunities to communities across Yorkshire
Training for Sports Clubs - supporting local clubs to deliver inclusive and adapted sports sessions

Who They're Looking For:

Disability Sport Yorkshire are seeking someone who:

Is passionate about improving inclusion for disabled people in sport
Has a background in sport and leisure
Brings strong experience in project delivery

Why Join?

This is more than just a job—it’s your chance to help break down barriers, inspire communities, and shape a more inclusive future in sport.

How to apply:

Please submit:

An up-to-date CV (maximum two sides of A4).
A supporting statement(maximum two sides of A4) outlining why you are a strong candidate and how yourexperience meets the essential criteria.

Please supply details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will not be contacted without your consent. As Disability Sport Yorkshire work with vulnerable children and adults, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Submit applications to jrussell@disabilitysportyorkshire.org

‍Closing Date: 9 July 2026 at 9:00am

Interviews: 15 July

For informal enquiries, please contact on Judith Russell, Chairperson on 07753980762