{"id":32446,"date":"2026-06-30T11:31:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T10:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wsa.wales\/?post_type=wsa_vacancy&#038;p=32446"},"modified":"2026-06-30T11:31:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T10:31:08","slug":"strategic-lead-for-sport-wales-street-games","status":"publish","type":"wsa_vacancy","link":"https:\/\/wsa.wales\/cy\/vacancies\/strategic-lead-for-sport-wales-street-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategic Lead for Sport, Wales &#8211; Street Games"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Lead for Sport, Wales<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Job Type: Full-time; Permanent<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location: Wales\/Hybrid<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salary: \u00a354,879 \u2013 \u00a360,035<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Closing date for applications: Monday, 20th of July 2026 at 5:00pm<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interviews: estimated w\/c 3rd of August<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">StreetGames is a fast-moving and innovative national charity with a sector-leading reputation for delivering sport and physical activity on the doorstep of underserved communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our aim is to help young people and communities enjoy lives that are healthier, safer, and more successful through sport and physical activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To do that, we work with community organisations to engage young people from lower socio-economic groups through sport and physical activity at the right time, in the right place, at the right price, in the right style, and through the right people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the positive news of the current post-holder securing a career development opportunity, StreetGames is seeking a Strategic Lead for Sport in Wales. This role is about turning strategy into meaningful, measurable impact for young people living in low-income and underserved communities across Wales. The role will be to develop new approaches to embedding Doorstep Sport in the work of a range of different partners. The role will also have responsibility for leading Wales\u2019 key Strategic relationships and approach with Sport Wales, Regional Sports Partnerships and wider sports sector partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please use the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.streetgames.org\/careers\/apply-for-a-role\/\">application form<\/a>&nbsp;to submit your CV and cover letter, detailing your suitability for this role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, you can email your CV, covering letter and Equal Opportunities Form to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250719181851\/mailto:people@streetgames.org\">people@streetgames.org<\/a>, quoting&nbsp;<strong>Wales Strategic Sport Lead<\/strong>in the subject line<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you require any additional support applying for this role, please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250719181851\/mailto:people@streetgames.org\">people@streetgames.org<\/a>&nbsp;and we will try to accommodate any reasonable requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions relating to the role, or would like an informal chat, this can be arranged by contacting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul Roberts at paul.roberts@streetgames.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you know you will be unavailable on the interview dates, please state this in your cover letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.streetgames.org\/opportunities\/strategic-lead-for-sport-wales\/\">For further information, please click here.<\/a> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Strategic Lead for Sport, Wales StreetGames is a fast-moving and innovative national charity with a sector-leading reputation for delivering sport and physical activity on the doorstep of underserved communities. 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