People Administrator October 2025 Sported Job Information Pack Note from our CEO Thank you for expressing an interest in this important and exciting role. It has never been a harder time to be a young person growing up in the UK. One in four children live in poverty. Recorded knife crime has more than doubled in the past five years. 80% of young people note their mental health has worsened in recent months and youth une mployment is at an all-time high. Equally, grassroots sport remains underfunded and undervalued - and local clubs and communities lack the resources and expertise they need to make the difference. These organisations operate, not to create the next sporting superstar but to remove barriers from young people’s lives to al low them to thrive against the odds. Sported sits at the heart of the UK’s largest network of community sports groups and we exist to provide ou r groups with the resources and funding needed to ensure that everyone, and every community, has equal access to the life-changing benefits of sport. If successful, you’ll join a remarkable Sported team of around 50 people with backgrounds and specialisms ranging from social/youth work and business development to sport development and econometrics. The delivery team are local to their members and reside acros s the UK, with a central office in London. Even more capacity is provided by our skilled, knowledgeable and passionate volunteers, who now number more than 200, and who work with the leaders of our member groups. Our purpose, in supporting them, is to create sustainable grassroots sports clubs, deliver high impact programmes, distribute funding and be a trusted source of Research and Advocacy. For more information about Sported, our services, and our impact, please visit www.sported.org.uk Whether or not you apply for this role, and whether you are successful or not, I’m grateful to you for considering bringing y our skills and energy to Sported and the amazing organisations we help. Yours faithfully, Sarah Kaye Sported CEO Sported staff benefits Up to five days paid study leave for self-funded education/training At Sported, the wellbeing of our staff is paramount. We are proud to offer benefits to promote a happy and healthy team Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and flexibility around caring responsibilities A confidential counselling service is available to all employees free of charge Annual leave entitlement of 25 days, in addition to public holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) Access to a Pension Scheme to give you peace of mind Virtual Diversity & Inclusion ‘Open Spaces’ where the team supports each other and educates on issues such as racism A Sported ‘Culture Club’ made up of six members of staff, who come together to discuss Sported staff culture, issues and promote innovation Cycle to Work Scheme available to support our commitment to promoting healthy living Volunteer Days - two additional days of paid leave each year to volunteer for another charity or indeed our Sported members Study Leave – Up to five days paid study leave (for any self-funded education/training Personal growth is a key component to the success of our organisation. At Sported we invest in learning and development opportunities. ‘Learning Lunch’, a timetable of in-house virtual training sessions where staff learn from each other on a variety of subjects related to our work Our Values Act with integrity Champion inclusion Transform together Drive change We lead by example We are honest, open and trustworthy We are diligent and committed We are accountable and learn from our mistakes We are positive, supportive, and approachable We are strongest when we unite as a team We act creatively to enable solutions We actively work to create an inclusive culture We demonstrate respect and equality for all We seek and value lived experience We are led by the needs of our young people and our network We challenge ourselves and others to improve and innovate We connect and collaborate across communities We deliver significant impact through actions large and small Role Overview and Responsibilities Role Overview We are looking to recruit a People/HR administrator to join our 50+ strong UK wide team, reporting into SLT. This is an exciting time to join Sported as we continue to grow and diversify. As People Administrator, you’d provide a person-centric focus, have great communication skills and the ability to cultivate and shape a positive working culture. You will be an energising influence across an organisation delivering vital support that is a genuine lifeline for small grassroots groups and the young people they support. The role is the main point of contact for all operational support and • Job title: • Reporting into: • Hours: • Contract: People Administrator SLT 18.75 per week, ideally some hours each day Permanent • Salary: • Location: Work from home • Annual Leave: FTE £25,300-£27,300 depending on experience 25 days (Pro-rata) - in addition to statutory bank holidays advice on people matters: you'll ensure the day-to-day elements run ▪ UK wide team smoothly so that key deliverables and organisational objectives can be ▪ Senior Leadership Team (SLT) met. You will own and develop our recruitment and onboarding process. ▪ Line Managers ▪ External HR Company ▪ Recruitment agency ▪ Training providers As People Administrator you will ensure our internal communication is strong and support the team as we continue to build and monitor an inclusive team culture. You will be joining a diverse team of exceptional people from across the UK, all with an enviable purpose and drive to deliver the best service to our network of groups, volunteers and partners. Role and Responsibilities • First line contact for managing the day-to-day HR requirements of the organisation • Running all recruitment activity including providing support to hiring managers during interviews as well as providing advice on appropriate interview and selection methods and best practice • Timely administration of onboarding process including clearance checks, referencing, contracts • Coordinating on-boarding for new joiners, including any specific inductions into People/HR systems, processes, and procedures • Reviewing and updating job descriptions and organisational structures • Liaising with external HR company to provide employment law advice and support line managers with employment issues) • Oversee external reviews of all HR/organisational policies and staff handbook etc. • Development and upkeep of Human Resources systems (Worknest) • Coordination of performance management cycles and ensuring the HR system is utilised to its fullest capacity, ideally as self-service • Producing summary reports of training, learning and development needs from the performance review process to support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on training needs analysis • Supporting the SLT on ad hoc projects to enhance the People provision • Being involved in internal employee engagement initiatives as well as administering employee satisfaction surveys and collating results • Being involved in organising our UK-wide team gatherings • Monitoring and supplying of equipment e.g. laptops, mobile phones • Support and guidance for line managers regarding their HR and personnel responsibilities • Deliver the exit interview process and ensuring that themes and wider learning is applied to organisational development • Organise relevant internal training e.g. annual safeguarding through our on-line training portal Person Specification Skills and Experience Required Essential Experience Desirable experience • Strong understanding of all aspects of Microsoft365 Skills HR • Confident understanding and application of a range of HR practices • Experience with managing recruitment, including best practice for job advertising and interviews • Experience of working with HR systems, data management, and reporting • Experience of rolling out new policies and procedures to ensure compliance • Awareness of importance of maintaining confidentiality General • Very strong organisational skills • Competent at managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment • Strong administrative skills, working alone and as part of a small team • Excellent written and verbal communication We actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds especially from ethnically diverse, LGBTQ+ and disabled communities as well as those with lived experiences of tackling inequalities, as we believe diverse voices are instrumental in creating transformational change. Recruitment timeline: Closing date for applications: 29 October 2025 Notify successful applicants by: 31 October 2025 Interviews: W/c 3 November and/or w/c 10 November 2025 Role commences: W/c 2 December If you have any questions about the role, please contact: D.Salman@sported.org.uk To apply for this role please head to the career page on our website, where you will find a link to apply. You are required to upload your CV and supporting statement providing clear examples of how you meet the person specification, ideally including a work portfolio. You must also complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring form – Link here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WV7WV7Y