About Us Join the team JOIN THE TEAM Current vacancies Director of Fundraising and Communications We are looking to appoint a new Director of Fundraising and Communications to review, refresh, lead and manage all aspects of our fundraising and communications activities and events. Reporting directly to, and working closely with, the charity’s CEO, this is a senior position with managerial responsibility that requires significant, relevant experience. With a new CEO and a growth strategy and brand refresh due to be launched in the spring, there could not be a more exciting time to join the team at Access Sport. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and, whilst this role is based in our Bethnal Green office (on the Central Line), we are committed to supporting flexibility in how, when and where the team works. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work and have a close-knit and well supported team with a clear sense of purpose, delivering real impact. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. For more details on the role, person specification and application process please download the job description belowDirector of Fundraising and Communications Job DescriptionSANDWICH YEAR PLACEMENTS We are accepting applications from University students, currently completing their 2nd year of studies, for 9 - 12 month Sport for Development placements commencing in September 2022. The deadline for the second round of applications is Friday 18th February.Please download the job description below, or for more information contact [email protected] | 020 7993 9883.Placement - Community Development Job Description and click here for our plain text version. For placements within the fundraising team please download the job description below or send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Placement - Fundraising Team Job Description The Youth Board We are not currently accepting applications for the Youth Board but more details will be posted here shortly. Why join the team? Access Sport is an exciting and dynamic place to work. No two days are the same. There are opportunities for our team members to get involved in all aspects of the charity, from the delivery of our programmes on the ground, to fundraising, event management and finance. We are committed to being a supportive and enjoyable place to work. As an Access Sport employee you will benefit from: 25 days holiday in addition to the usual public holidays and time off between Christmas and New Year (after two years of continuous service this increases to 26 days and after five years to 28 days holiday) A healthy living & well-being employer Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24/7 confidential helpline and online information, plus counselling sessions (LifeWorks) New Mums and Dads, including adoptive parents, can take enhanced maternity and paternity leave Work within a newly refurbished London office, which includes shower facilities to encourage active travel etc. The cycle to work scheme, saving up to 39% on a new bike and accessories Government opt-in workplace pension scheme Group Life Assurance for all current staff on payroll For 6 weeks in the summer Access Sport operate a summer working hours policy Monthly ‘Wellbeing Wednesday’ team activities and other social events Personal training allowance and development support Team and personal development away days throughout the year Our Values Our mission to transform lives through sport inspires and motivates our team. Our five core values define our way of working and are what make us distinctive: INCLUSIVE - We believe that everyone should have equal opportunity to access the benefits of physical activity and sport in their local community PASSIONATE - We are passionate about transforming lives through sport and determined to have a lasting impact EMPOWERING - We empower communities and individuals from disadvantaged areas to provide transformational sporting and personal development opportunities INNOVATIVE - We are ambitious, creative and forward-thinking, bringing new initiatives and ideas to the sector HONEST - We are open, transparent and trustworthy – always holding ourselves to the highest standard of integrity Equal Opportunities Access Sport is committed to becoming disability confident and an employer of choice irrespective of disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and age. We are actively seeking to diversify and to create a workplace that is welcoming for all, ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society and the communities we support. Download our Equal Opportunities form here.