Events Officer – Sports and PE Programmes

ICF

. Coordinate safe, inclusive and high-quality events for sports and PE programmes, including practitioner conferences, network meetings and communities of practice .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event planning and delivery, including managing logistics, budgets, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring compliance with safeguarding and accessibility standards. Proven ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder activities and foster relationships within community and educational settings.

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Event PlanningBudget ManagementStakeholder EngagementSafeguarding PracticeCRM Systems

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Hard Skills

Event CoordinationRisk ManagementData Protection ProceduresFeedback CollectionOperational Run Sheets

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsAttention to DetailCustomer ServiceWritten CommunicationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Event-Management SystemsCRM Software

Industry Keywords

SportsPhysical ActivityEducationCharityMembership Organisations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate safe, inclusive and high-quality events for sports and PE programmes, including practitioner conferences, network meetings and communities of practice
Develop event plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers and operational run sheets
Coordinate delegate registration, communications, accessibility requirements, travel, accommodation and joining information
Brief and manage venues, suppliers, speakers, volunteers and internal contributors against standards and deadlines
Apply safeguarding, health and safety, accessibility and data protection procedures, particularly when children or young people attend
Provide on-site delivery support, resolve issues quickly and maintain escalation routes
Manage purchase orders, invoices and event records and reconcile activity against budget
Collect feedback and participation data and produce post-event learning and improvement actions
Bring local networks together to share learning, build relationships and develop practical solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience planning and delivering events, conferences, workshops, or comparable multi-stakeholder activity
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage several deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
Experience working with venues and suppliers and monitoring event expenditure
Strong customer service and written communication skills
Experience with CRM, registration or event-management systems
Ability to travel and stay overnight when required
Understanding of safeguarding practice and risk management for events involving children and young people (desirable)
Experience within sport, physical activity, education, charity or membership organisations (desirable)
Ability to build trust across schools, community organisations, public bodies and delivery partners
Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and accurate records
Commitment to widening participation and reducing barriers to sport and physical activity for underserved groups
Comfortable travelling and working flexibly when programme activity, events or partner engagement requires it

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working policy with flexibility to collaborate in the office and work from home
Employee wellbeing hub providing personalised support across mind, body, finances, community, career programs and HR support
‘You Matter’ competitive recognition program with tax-free points redeemable for items and vouchers
Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions
Dental insurance and online GP service
25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays, increasing with years of service
Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
Life assurance paying 4x annual salary
Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years during long-term sickness
Enhanced parental leave policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay