Jobs & Opportunities 

Welcome to the Jobs and Opportunities page for Special Olympics Great Britain! We're thrilled that you're interested in joining our mission to transform lives through sport.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS GREAT BRITAIN IS RECRUITING! 

  • Director of Development

  • Trustees to join our Board of Directors

We are a small but mighty team, with huge ambitions to transform more lives of those who live with an intellectual disability, through the power of sport.

Director of Development

The Director of Development, will drive all areas of income generation, communications, impact and inclusion — uniting these functions to tell powerful stories, inspire support, and build sustainable growth.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Understands the power of sport to unite and uplift communities.
  • Brings senior leadership experience in the required competencies of fundraising, communications and income strategy.
  • Is confident managing relationships with high-value funders and partners.
  • Has a deep understanding of inclusive storytelling and impact measurement.
  • Can think big, act boldly, and build a strong and sustainable future for our movement.

We continue to be focused on our vision to create an inclusive world for all, driven by the power of sport, through which people with intellectual disabilities live active, healthy and fulfilling lives. 

We are looking for people who are passionate about Special Olympics and are completely aligned with our values. We are authentic. We act with honesty, integrity and respect. We are creative and innovative. We love to embrace difference and doing things differently. We are brave, courageous, resilient and determined. We listen and are led by the voice of our athletes. We are always kind. We are Inclusion in Action.

We are continuing to build a high-performing team who care for each other and care about our cause. Our athletes are incredibly inspirational, courageous and insightful people, and they deserve a team who are equally committed and passionate about our mission.

How to Apply 

For Job Role specifics and how to apply please see the SOGB Director of Development Recruitment Pack

The closing date for applications is Monday 1st September 2025 at 9am. There will be a two- stage interview process that will cover both culture/motivators and thematic competencies. Stage 1 interviews will take place week beginning 15th September 2025 and stage 2 will take place week beginning 22nd September 2025.​

Special Olympics GB is committed to equality and diversity and encourages all sections of the community, particularly those living with a disability, who meet the job requirements to apply. We are a Disability Confident Employer. The job holder will need to provide evidence of their ability to live and work in the UK and will be required to undertake a DBS check.  

We will only contact those who have been selected for interview.

We request no contact from agencies.

Trustees for our Board of Directors

Special Olympics GB is actively recruiting passionate, experienced, and forward-thinking individuals to join our Board of Trustees.

Our Trustees play a vital role in guiding the strategic direction of the organisation and ensuring we continue to create opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities across Great Britain to thrive — both on and off the field of play.

As part of our commitment to inclusion and representation, we are especially encouraging applications from individuals with experience or insight in the following areas:​

  • Expertise in governance or legal matters​
  • Expertise in fundraising and charity income generation​
  • Expertise in education, SEN or youth engagement ​
  • Knowledge of government or political advocacy​
  • Lived experience and a strong connection to the SO movement in Scotland or Wales​

Our ideal trustees:​

  • Understand the unique identity and spirit of Special Olympics GB​
  • Lead with insight, compassion, and strategic thinking​
  • Work collaboratively as part of a dynamic and inclusive board​
  • Bring ideas, reliability, and heart to every stage of the journey​

If you, or someone you know, would be interested in contributing to our mission at a governance level, we would love to hear from you.

To learn more, please click here to read our Trustee Recruitment pack.

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