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Working for Blue Lights Sports Foundation means empowering blue light personnel who may live with injuries, disabilities, or trauma.
It involves creating inclusive sporting opportunities tailored to individual abilities, fostering physical rehabilitation, mental wellbeing, and camaraderie.
The role blends compassion with creativity, adapting activities so everyone can participate and thrive.
It's about breaking down barriers, building confidence, and celebrating achievements, while understanding the unique pressures faced by those who serve, and their families.
Ultimately, it's a chance to make a tangible difference, helping heroes regain strength, purpose, and joy through inclusive sport.
Blue Light Sports Foundation is a purpose driven charity dedicated to equality, diversity and inclusion, and opportunity for all.
Our mission is simple, sport for everyone, without limits.
We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We particularly welcome candidates with lived experience of disability or from the blue light community.
If you would like to be informed when applications open, please complete the online expressions of interest form so that we can contact you with an invitation to apply.
SPORTS CENTRE ASSISTANT
Starting Pay: £13.98 per hour
Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Benefits: Overtime rates
Reporting to the Sports Centre Manager
As our Adaptive Sports Centre Assistant, you’ll be the friendly face and helping hand that keeps our centre running smoothly. You’ll make sure our facilities are spotless, our café and bar are inviting, and our stock is ready for the busy days ahead. Most importantly, you’ll help create a warm, inclusive environment where every guest, whether they’re here for a workout, a coffee, or a community event feels at home.
What You'll Do
- Welcome and assist visitors, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and supported, including guests with additional needs.
- Serve food and drinks in our café and licensed bar, maintaining high standards of presentation and hygiene.
- Keep all public areas, sports facilities, and changing rooms clean, safe, and well-presented.
- Replenish stock in the café, bar, and vending machines, ensuring popular items are always available.
- Support the set-up and clear-down of sports sessions, events, and community activities.
- Work closely with colleagues to maintain a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for all.
What You'll Bring
- A friendly, approachable manner and a genuine passion for helping people.
- Experience in hospitality, customer service, or cleaning roles (sports or leisure environment experience is a plus).
- Confidence in working with people of all abilities, with sensitivity and respect.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
- A proactive attitude, spotting what needs doing and getting it done without being asked.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and occasional events.
Why You'll Love It Here
- Be part of a mission-driven team making sport and leisure accessible to all.
- Enjoy a varied role, no two days are the same.
- Staff discounts on food, drink, and selected activities.
- Access to free or discounted use of sports facilities.
- Ongoing training in hospitality, accessibility awareness, and first aid.
- A supportive, inclusive workplace where your contribution truly matters.
- Competitive pay and annual leave balance accrued throughout the year.
MAINTENANCE
Starting Pay: £13.98 per hour
Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Benefits: Overtime rates
Reporting to the Sports Centre Manager
As our Maintenance Worker, you’ll be the quiet hero who keeps our centre safe, welcoming, and ready for action. Whether it’s ensuring our adaptive equipment is in top condition, keeping our spaces spotless, or fixing a leaky tap before the next session, your work will directly support athletes, families, and visitors to enjoy sport without limits.
What You'll Do
- Carry out day-to-day maintenance, repairs, and safety checks across the centre, including sports halls, changing rooms, and outdoor areas.
- Inspect and maintain adaptive sports equipment (e.g., sports wheelchairs, hoists, ramps) to ensure they are safe and functional.
- Work closely with coaches and programme staff to prepare spaces for activities and events.
- Monitor building systems (lighting, heating, ventilation) and arrange servicing when needed.
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies to minimise disruption to activities.
- Support occasional set-up for community events, tournaments, and fundraising activities.
What You'll Bring
- Practical skills in general maintenance, repair, or facilities work, experience in a sports or community setting is a plus.
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset, you spot issues before they become problems.
- An understanding of (or willingness to learn about) accessibility needs and adaptive equipment.
- Reliability, flexibility, and a genuine desire to support an inclusive environment.
- Basic knowledge of health & safety procedures and safe use of tools/equipment.
Why You'll Love It Here
- Be part of a mission-driven team making sport accessible for everyone.
- See the direct impact of your work every day, smiles, laughter, and achievements on the court.
- Ongoing training, including adaptive equipment maintenance and accessibility awareness.
- Staff discounts on selected centre activities and events.
- Flexible shifts to help balance work and life.
- Supportive, friendly colleagues who value teamwork and respect.
- Competitive salary, 25 days' holiday (increasing with service).
CLEANER
Starting Pay: £13.98 per hour
Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Benefits: Overtime rates
Reporting to the Sports Centre Manager
As our Cleaner, you’ll be a vital part of the team that keeps our adaptive sports centre running smoothly. Your work will ensure that every visitor—whether they’re competing, training, or simply enjoying the atmosphere—feels comfortable, respected, and valued. You’ll help create an environment where people can focus on their abilities, not obstacles.
What You'll Do
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness across all areas of the sports centre, including changing rooms, accessible toilets, sports halls, and communal spaces.
- Use cleaning methods and equipment that support accessibility and safety for all users.
- Monitor and restock hygiene supplies, ensuring facilities are always ready for use.
- Work closely with the wider team to respond quickly to any cleaning or safety needs during events and activities.
- Follow health and safety guidelines, including safe storage and use of cleaning products.
What You'll Bring
- A commitment to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for people of all abilities.
- Experience in cleaning roles (sports or leisure facilities experience is a plus, but not essential).
- An eye for detail and pride in keeping spaces spotless and safe.
- Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work independently.
- Willingness to learn about accessibility needs and adapt cleaning practices accordingly.
Why You'll Love It Here
- Be part of a mission-driven charity making a real difference in people’s lives.
- Supportive, friendly team environment where your work is valued and appreciated.
- Opportunities for training in accessibility awareness and health & safety.
- Staff discounts on selected centre activities and events.
- Flexible shifts to help balance work and life.
- Competitive salary, 25 days' holiday (increasing with service).
WARGAMES ASSISTANT
Starting Pay: £13.98 per hour
Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Benefits: Overtime rates
Reporting to the Wargames Technician
As our Wargames Technician, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things tabletop. You’ll help players bring their armies and battlefields to life, offer guidance on rules and tactics, and create bespoke models and terrain that inspire awe. Your work will directly enhance the experience of our community—whether that’s helping a newcomer choose their first miniatures or crafting a custom-built fortress for a tournament.
What You'll Do
- Provide friendly, knowledgeable advice to wargaming enthusiasts of all skill levels, including adaptive play solutions for players with accessibility needs.
- Paint and detail miniatures, terrain, and scenery to a high standard, using a variety of techniques and materials.
- Design and create bespoke models and terrain pieces for customers and centre events.
- Maintain and organise the wargaming area, ensuring tables, terrain, and equipment are ready for play.
- Support the retail side of the centre—selling miniatures, paints, tools, and accessories, and managing stock levels.
- Assist in running tournaments, campaigns, and themed events, helping to foster a vibrant and welcoming gaming community.
What You'll Bring
- Strong knowledge of tabletop wargames (e.g., Warhammer, Bolt Action, Flames of War, or similar).
- Skilled in miniature painting and terrain building, with an eye for detail and creativity.
- Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner.
- Experience in retail or customer service, ideally in a hobby or gaming environment.
- A passion for making wargaming accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
- Organisational skills to manage multiple projects and keep the gaming space in top condition.
Why You'll Love It Here
- Work in a creative, inclusive environment where your passion for wargaming is part of your day-to-day.
- Access to a fully equipped hobby workshop and painting station.
- Opportunities to showcase your work in centre displays and events.
- Staff discount on miniatures, paints, and hobby supplies.
- Be part of a team that values community, creativity, and accessibility.
