Job Introduction
Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.
We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives. You’ll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace.
Location: Bridge College
Salary: £29,803.05
Hours: 37.5 hours term time
About Us
Bridge College, part of the Together Trust, is a specialist education college supporting students aged 16–25 with disabilities, complex needs, and autism. We pride ourselves on a multidisciplinary approach, bringing together education, therapy, and care to create meaningful learning experiences and positive outcomes for our students.
The Role
As one of the UK's best employers, we believe in putting people at the heart of everything we do Bridge College are looking for a passionate and proactive Sports and Community Officer to expand inclusive sporting opportunities across the college. This is a dynamic role where you will work collaboratively with curriculum teams and multidisciplinary professionals to design, deliver, and grow a diverse sports and physical activity programme.
You will act as the key link between Bridge College and local sports facilities and organisations, ensuring our students can access high-quality, inclusive opportunities both on and off campus.
We are looking for a compassionate, proactive, and organised individual with a passion for empowering others.
The role will be split into the following areas:
- MATP Session Lead & Bridge Society Group sports Session Lead.
- Skills Pathway Sport Session Lead
- Sports Events, Lunch Clubs and Tournament Lead
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the main point of contact between Bridge College and local sports and leisure facilities
- Plan, coordinate and deliver inclusive sports initiatives and activities
- Work collaboratively with tutors, therapists, and support staff to deliver outstanding sporting experiences
- Develop sustainable sports clubs and organise fixtures, competitions, and events
- Support and attend extracurricular and whole-college events
- Promote pathways for students into roles such as coaching, officiating, and volunteering
- Support healthy lifestyle initiatives alongside the therapy team
- Ensure all activities are accessible through appropriate adaptations and equipment
- Maintain and manage sports equipment and resources
- Develop links with further and higher education providers
- Expand sport-related work experience and volunteering opportunities
- Promote equality, diversity, safeguarding, and health & safety in all activities
- Monitor, report on, and evaluate student progress and programme outcomes
Essential Criteria
- Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Sport, Coaching, Fitness, or Activity Leadership
- Experience delivering sports coaching in a variety of settings
- Experience working with young people with learning disabilities and/or additional needs
- Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organisational and project coordination skills
- Knowledge of inclusive sports practices and activity adaptation
- Excellent communication, literacy, and numeracy skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous professional development
Due to the nature of the role, which includes off-site learning, driving is a desirable requirement for some aspects of the positions.
Benefits
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit,up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit
- Occupational sick payand family friendly policies includingenhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platformoffering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awardsincluding cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeingacross the organisation includingMental Health First Aidersoffering wellbeing support from trained colleague andfree weekly yogasession in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programmefor you and adults at your home
Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.
If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you
Closing date for this role is 18th June, please apply early as roles can be closed early.
The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).
This role will involve regulated activity.