Strategic Lead
Closing date for applications is 9am Monday 13th July 2026
Competitive Salary (£36,000 – £42,000)
A full time working week of 35 hours
Mid Wales Sport Partnership is looking for a Strategic Lead – Active Communities. This exciting new role is ideal for a strategic thinker who excels at building partnerships, connecting people and organisations around a shared purpose, and using insight and learning to drive sustainable change. If you’re passionate about strengthening communities, influencing systems, and creating the conditions for people and places to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Mae Partneriaeth Chwaraeon Canolbarth Cymru yn chwilio am Arweinydd Strategol – Cymunedau Actif. Mae’r rôl newydd a chyffrous hon yn ddelfrydol ar gyfer rhywun sy’n rhagori ar feithrin partneriaethau, cysylltu pobl a sefydliadau o amgylch diben cyffredin, a defnyddio mewnwelediad a dysgu i ysgogi newid cynaliadwy. Os ydych yn angerddol am gryfhau cymunedau, dylanwadu ar systemau, a chreu’r amodau i bobl a lleoedd ffynnu, byddem wrth ein bodd yn clywed gennych.
The purpose of this role is to:
1. Lead the development of active communities across Mid Wales by strengthening the resilience, capacity and sustainability of community networks, local organisations and opportunities for sport, physical activity and movement, complementing and adding value to existing local delivery.
2.Strengthen partnerships and connectivity across the sport, physical activity, movement and wider system, bringing together partners and stakeholders to develop collaborative solutions that promote equity and improve community outcomes.
3.Support the Mid Wales Sport Partnership (MWSP) in developing and applying insight, understanding and learning to strengthen whole-system approaches to sport, physical activity and movement across Mid Wales, ensuring future investment, planning and decision-making is informed by local need and shared priorities.
4.Promote and advocate the partnership’s work locally, regionally and nationally, championing the role of community sport and physical activity in improving health, wellbeing and community resilience across the region.
For more information:
For further details about the role and a recruitment pack or to discuss your application, please contact Elin Wozencraft: Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07984384651
If you would like to receive this information in an alternative accessible format, please contact [email protected] and let us know what format is preferred.
How to apply:
As part of your application, please submit the following by 9am Monday 13th July 2026.
- Your up-to-date CV detailing your professional experience, educational background and any other relevant information that supports your application.
- A letter of application or video, highlighting your suitability for the role referencing the requirements found in the person specification. Please outline relevant experience and your vision for contributing to the success of the Mid Wales Sport Partnership.
Both your CV and letter of application or video should be emailed to [email protected]
Please use the subject line: MWSP Strategic Lead – Active Communities Application – [Your Full Name]
If you are shortlisted for interview you will be contacted by Monday 20th July 2026
Interviews are expected to take place Wednesday 29th July 2026
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