Disability Sport Wales (the Federation of Disability Sport Wales) is the lead organisation in Wales for disability sport and sport for disabled people, and a registered charity. Its mission is to influence, include, inspire, insport.
The role
Salary: £31,668. Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent. Responsible to the Head of Active Pathways.
The Regional Partnership Senior Officer covers the Central South region (Cardiff, Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Merthyr Tydfil and the Vale of Glamorgan) and works closely with the Central South Active Partnership. The post holder advocates on behalf of disabled people, making sure their voices, experiences and needs shape regional policy, planning, investment and programme development.
Key responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, National Governing Bodies, education, health and voluntary sector organisations
- Support partners to recognise and address inequalities and create more equitable opportunities for disabled people to take part in sport and physical activity
- Influence strategic decision-makers so disability inclusion is considered from the outset of regional projects, programmes and policy
- Help partners turn their commitment to inclusion into meaningful action through facilitation, shared expertise and collaboration
- Programme development, budget management, and monitoring and evaluating impact
Who they are looking for
- Experience of supporting, volunteering or helping out at local community sports clubs or teams
- Experience facilitating and influencing stakeholder partnerships for inclusive cultural change
- Strong evidence of managing project funding and coordinating delivery across partners
- Experience leading inclusive monitoring and evaluation and reporting impact
- Passionate about equality and inclusion and committed to advocating for disabled people
How to apply
Download the application pack from the Disability Sport Wales jobs page and return the application form and equality monitoring form to office@disabilitysportwales.com. Closing date: Wednesday 9 December 2026 (midday). Interviews: Thursday 7 January 2027.
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The role
Salary: £31,668. Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent. Responsible to the Head of Active Pathways.
The Regional Partnership Senior Officer covers the Central South region (Cardiff, Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Merthyr Tydfil and the Vale of Glamorgan) and works closely with the Central South Active Partnership. The post holder advocates on behalf of disabled people, making sure their voices, experiences and needs shape regional policy, planning, investment and programme development.
Key responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, National Governing Bodies, education, health and voluntary sector organisations
- Support partners to recognise and address inequalities and create more equitable opportunities for disabled people to take part in sport and physical activity
- Influence strategic decision-makers so disability inclusion is considered from the outset of regional projects, programmes and policy
- Help partners turn their commitment to inclusion into meaningful action through facilitation, shared expertise and collaboration
- Programme development, budget management, and monitoring and evaluating impact
Who they are looking for
- Experience of supporting, volunteering or helping out at local community sports clubs or teams
- Experience facilitating and influencing stakeholder partnerships for inclusive cultural change
- Strong evidence of managing project funding and coordinating delivery across partners
- Experience leading inclusive monitoring and evaluation and reporting impact
- Passionate about equality and inclusion and committed to advocating for disabled people
How to apply
Download the application pack from the Disability Sport Wales jobs page and return the application form and equality monitoring form to office@disabilitysportwales.com. Closing date: Wednesday 9 December 2026 (midday). Interviews: Thursday 7 January 2027.