Athlete Leadership and Engagement Manager: Special Olympics GB

Salary: £22,857-£24,285 (FTE £32,000-£34,000)
Accountable to: Director of Development
Responsible for: Athlete Leadership Development Officer
Location: National (Great Britain) – Home based (UK), regular travel required across Scotland, England and Wales, including semi regular travel to National Office team days (location variable). Occasional international travel.
Hours: PT, 25 hours per week

SOGB is committed to ensuring that the voices, experiences and ambitions of our athlete’s shape everything we do. As Athlete Leadership and Engagement Manager, you will lead the evolution of athlete voice across the organisation, ensuring athletes are empowered, represented and meaningfully involved at all levels of the organisation.

The role will strengthen leadership pathways for athletes, champion self-advocacy, and ensure that the lived experience of athletes with intellectual disabilities informs strategy, programmes and organisational culture. You will create inclusive structures that allow athlete voice to flourish locally, nationally and internationally, and build partnerships that elevate athlete leadership as a central pillar of SOGB's mission.

Further information and application

Date published: 12 February 2026
Date updated: 12 February 2026

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