Head of Development & Delivery

London Youth Games

Do you want to play a part in creating the world’s largest and most inclusive city-focused Youth Games that is accessible to all? Are you passionate about using the power of competitive sport to create life-changing opportunities for all young Londoners? Do the values of ‘Fun, Friendship, Achievement, Inclusivity and Trust’ align with your own values?

If ‘Yes’, then we may have an amazing opportunity for you!

About the London Youth Games

For 45 years we have proudly delivered an extensive programme of events, providing opportunities for young Londoners in both their school and community settings. With our fantastic partners Nike, Sport England, the GLA, London Sport and the 33 Boroughs of London we are excited to enter the next phase of our development having recently released our new five-year strategy Every Young Londoner’s Games.

Dina Asher-Smith, Raheem Sterling and David Weir are some of the sporting legends who have achieved great things having taken part in the London Youth Games. However, it is not just elite performers we create opportunities for. We are committed to providing opportunities through both participation and volunteering for all young Londoners, with a commitment that our workforce and the Games become reflective of London’s rich diversity. We encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including Black, Asian, and ethnically diverse people, disabled people, women, and people from the LGBTQ+ communities.

Head of Development and Delivery

The Head of Development and Delivery for London Youth Games will be required to effectively lead, develop, and deliver LYG’s competition and workforce programmes aligned to our strategic priorities.

The permanent position will drive forward the development and delivery of a first-class event programme, ensuring high quality competitions and activities are delivered to timescales and within budget.

A job description can be viewed and downloaded from the page once you click ‘Apply’.

How to apply

Please send a CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role and detailing why you are interested to [email protected] by 9:00am, Friday 2nd September 2022.

To apply for this job please visit www.londonyouthgames.org.


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