PRELOVED SPORTS : Business Development Coordinator
Preloved Sports is a Community Interest Company (CIC) whose mission is to create a sustainable model that uses Preloved Sportswear to provide inspiration, opportunities and support to others. The director team are all volunteers with full-time jobs and as the popularity of Preloved Sports grows, it is becoming increasingly challenging to maintain the business and push new boundaries, create partnerships and develop the business.
We have so many exciting plans and opportunities in the pipeline and we need someone who is awesome and passionate to help us make it all happen! With thanks to Turnstile, we have received some funding for this role
JOB SPECIFICS
- Part time (16 hours per week). The hours are completely flexible so you can fit them around your current commitments. There may be a requirement to cover the odd weekend. Allowances and expenses paid.
- The role is mostly remote, but there may be a requirement to travel to York or Malton where the business is operated from.
- £15.00 per hour
- Excellent benefits, besides working alongside an awesome team
Please note: This is initially for an 8-month contract but with a view to making this permanent, subject to our progression and funding.
Who we are
We are a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) with a mix of runners, volunteers and people passionate in making fitness more accessible and affordable to others. We formed in 2021, operating out of 3 plastic tubs from our home address. Since then, we have grown, running the business out of 2x 50sq foot lockups.
Our presence has grown this year since we attended the National Running Show, the National Outdoor Expo and the National Cycling Show, all held at Birmingham NEC.
We are currently completely volunteer led but thanks to a recent donation and ongoing sales income, we are in a position to fund a temporary, part-time role to help coordinate projects and content, support the community and drive our mission forward.
What you will be doing
Working alongside the founding team and different leads for various projects, you will offer support across many aspects of Preloved Sports’ work, with particular focus on:
Community – our community means our founding team, our volunteers, our customers, our partners and other like-minded organisations that we collaborate with. You will be helping to coordinate enquiries and field opportunities, ensuring they have a point of contact and feel supported, generating leads and form new partnerships with brands and charities / organisations who help those in need.
Content – collating content and resources (from wider team) and updating platforms (mainly website and social media) regularly. Liaising with the volunteer team and members for blogs and stories.
Company admin – ensuring records are accurate and up-to-date to make the business operations efficient.
Accountability – we are accountable for everything we do, being open and honest about how we operate.
Essentially this role is a bit like the central cog in our lovely little ecosystem, helping to keep things interconnected, moving smoothly and all heading in the same direction.
Who you are
- Well organised, able to prioritise and manage your own time
- A people person who enjoys engaging and connecting with a wide range of interesting people online, via phone or in person at shows / events
- A person who is proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications. Experience in WordPress and WooCommerce is an advantage but not essential as training will be provided and this role, intially, will not involve adding items to the shop or processing orders. A bit of experience or desire to learn basic Canva skills would also be helpful
- We understand that everyone comes with different lives and professional experiences. While we are not looking for a specific number of years experience in any part of the job, we are looking for a resourceful and proactive doer who is able to draw on previous experiences to apply to this role and who is able to act on and seek out opportunities for the organisation.
- You don’t have to be a runner or cyclist but it would be helpful if you are interested in the fitness community, can relate to stories and can speak the lingo.
- You do need to be passionate about creating partnerships and having a positive impact on peoples lives.
What we offer
- Flexible work hours to fit around your life and other commitments
- Part of an awesome team with a diverse range of experience, expert knowledge and resources to tap into and grow with
- Opportunity to drive change and make an impact within the fitness community
- Space to make the role your own, bring your own thoughts and ideas and work with a team where you will have autonomy and meaningful agency
- Potential for additional hours / growing the role (subject to funding and continued growth)
- Potential access to a vehicle when we purchase the mobile community hub.
How to apply
Send an email to hello@prelovedsports.org.uk with a bit about yourself and what you could bring to Preloved Sports and why this role would suit you.
The next stage will be a chat with a few of the founding team and following this we will hope to make a decision quickly.
