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Athlete Leadership and Engagement Manager
Special Olympics Great Britain
Special Olympics uses sport to empower children & adults with an intellectual disability to enhance their health and wellbeing.
Job Posted- 15 Feb 2026
Status- Contract - Fixed Term
- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 23 Feb 2026
Special Olympics Great Britain is entering an exciting period of growth and development, with focus on strengthening our clubs and communities, expanding inclusive education, and further ensuring athletes are central to everything we do.
To support this, we are recruiting to three roles:
• Club and Community Lead - Full Job Description
• Inclusive Education Development Officer - Full Job Description
• Athlete Leadership and Engagement Manager - Full Job Description
Together, these roles will play a critical part in increasing high-quality opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to take part in sport, education, and leadership at every stage of their journey with Special Olympics GB in Scotland, England and Wales.
Working collaboratively across programmes and with volunteers, educators, partners, and athletes themselves, the postholders will help create inclusive environments, amplify athlete voice, and build sustainable delivery models that enable individuals to thrive both on and off the field of play.
We’re looking for people who:
• Believe in the power of sport to create inclusive, positive change.
• Build strong relationships and work well with others.
• Value lived experience, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Think strategically and help shape a sustainable future for Special Olympics GB.
For further information, please see the Recruitment Pack
How to apply
To apply, please send a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining why you wish to apply for the roles. It is important that all prospective candidates understand our mission and are driven by our cause. Referring to the role description, please be specific about how your skills and experience will help you undertake this role. Generic letters will not be considered.
Please click 'Apply Now' to email your CV and covering letter to our recruitment team with the email title stating the role that you are applying for.
The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd February 2026 at 9am. There will be a two-stage interview process that will cover both culture/motivators and thematic competencies. Stage 1 interviews will take place week beginning 9th March 2026 and stage 2 will take place week beginning 16th March 2026.
If you have challenges with written communication, please call Michelle King, Operations Support Officer on 07455 874140 to discuss alternative application options for you.
Queries
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about these roles, require any further information or have any queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] where your correspondence will be forwarded to the relevant hiring manager.
Safer Recruitment
Special Olympics GB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process. The successful candidates will be required to complete regular safeguarding training and undertake a DBS/PVG check relevant to the requirements of the role. For these roles that will involve an enhanced disclosure and membership of the DBS Update Service.
Equal Opportunities
Special Olympics GB is committed to and promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages all sections of the community, particularly those living with a disability, who meet the role requirements to apply.