Job Description

Salary: 25,400 per annum
Working pattern: Homeworking or hybrid, with travel to London or other Sport England offices as required
Directorate: Strategy, Insight and Performance
Closing date: 11:30pm, 26 January 2026
About the role
We are recruiting a Strategy & Secretariat Team Assistant to support the effective running of core governance arrangements at Sport England.
This role plays an important part in ensuring that our Executive Leadership Team, Board, Committees and Subsidiaries are supported by well-organised, professional and efficient governance processes. You will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the organisation to help ensure meetings are planned effectively, decisions are clearly recorded and actions are followed up.
What you'll be doing
As Strategy & Secretariat Team Assistant, you will:
Coordinate forward schedules for governance meetings
Prepare agendas and commission, collate and circulate papers
Manage meeting logistics for both in-person and virtual meetings
Attend meetings to take accurate minutes and record actions
Maintain clear and up-to-date governance records
Build strong working relationships with senior leaders, Board and Committee members, PAs and colleagues across the organisation
Provide administrative and organisational support to the Strategy & Secretariat Team
Contribute to continuous improvement of governance processes and ways of working
What we're looking for
You'll be highly organised, detail-focused and professional in your approach. You'll be comfortable managing multiple priorities, working to deadlines and handling sensitive information appropriately. Strong communication skills and the ability to work confidently with a wide range of stakeholders are essential.
This role is well suited to someone who enjoys structured work, supporting senior decision-making and contributing to strong governance in a public sector environment.
Why join us?
You'll be joining a team that plays a central role in how Sport England operates and makes decisions. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to senior governance structures while supporting our mission to make sport and physical activity a normal part of life for everyone in England.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and are committed to equality, diversity and making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
How to apply
In order to apply please visit our careers page at: https://jobs.sportengland.org/vacancies/32/strategy--secretariat-team-assistant.html

Skills Required