Job vacancy

Performance Development Senior Officer 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team to create inclusive pathways, to support individuals with impairments to achieve their ambition in sport, whether that be to be physically active in sport or to achieve at the highest level.

We are looking for dedicated individuals to help develop resilient, inclusive pathways that empower athletes at every level. You’ll play a key role in delivering world-class performance development programmes that feed Welsh and GB pathways, contribute to a world-leading para-athlete development programme, and showcase successful inclusive approaches regionally, nationally, and internationally.

At the heart of our team, we look at fostering inclusivity, supporting wellbeing, and co-creating opportunities that allow every individual with impairments to thrive. If you’re driven to make an impact while working alongside team members who share your passion, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsible to:

Head of Performance Development 

Location:      

Hybrid and/or with access to DSW Offices in Cardiff and Deeside

Salary:

£31,200

Hours:

35 hours per week (full time)

Contract:

Permanent

Travel:

The Role requires travel within Wales and the UK, with some international travel (where required)

Closing Date:

Monday 12th  January 2026, Midday

Interview Details:

Interviews will be held face-to-face. (virtual option available)

Interviews will take place on the week commencing 19th  January  2026.   

Candidates short-listed for interview will be notified by the 16^th January 2026.

Application Pack

Please read:

• Recruitment Pack

Please complete and return:

• Application Form
• Equity and Diversity Monitoring Form
• Offer an Interview Form (if applicable)

Applications should be submitted to: office@disabilitysportwales.com 

Background:

The Federation of Disability Sport Wales (or Disability Sport Wales (DSW)) are the lead organisation in Wales for disability sport and sport for disabled people.  We are a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity.

We share the vision for sport in Wales (an active nation where everyone can have lifelong enjoyment of sport) and our mission is to

influence, include, inspire, insport

We do this through the provision of specific programmes (insport programmes, insport Series Events, Performance Development Camps) and services (Education and Training for those involved with physical activity (including sport)) which is intended to support a pathway of choice from initial engagement to performance sport at the highest level.

We are a small team of highly committed, passionate individuals whose shared purpose is to advocate for an inclusive approach within the sector. 

DSW Value Statements

You will always be able to expect DSW (as an organisation and individuals within the team) to:

• Champion Everyone - We believe in diverse and meaningful opportunity with people at the centre of all we do.

• Proudly Welsh - We embody and celebrate what it is to be Welsh.

• Value Growth - We are committed to development and inclusive change and will always support that.

• Highlight Possibility - We connect opportunities and prioritise partnerships, so people get what they need.

The Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team to create inclusive pathways, to support individuals with impairments to achieve their ambition in sport, whether that be to be physically active in sport or to achieve at the highest level.

We are looking for dedicated individuals to help develop resilient, inclusive pathways that empower athletes at every level. You’ll play a key role in delivering world-class performance development programs that feed Welsh and GB pathways, contribute to a world-leading para-athlete development programme, and showcase successful inclusive approaches regionally, nationally, and internationally.

At the heart of our team, we look at fostering inclusivity, supporting wellbeing, and co-creating opportunities that allow every individual with impairments to thrive. If you’re driven to make an impact while working alongside team members who share your passion, this is the opportunity for you.

Person Specification

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• A full-time working week of 35 hours
• Great annual leave allocation (a minimum of 33 days (including statutory holidays) increasing by 1 additional day each year of service up to a maximum of 38 days)
• Flexible statutory leave – you are allocated the days but can use them at other times rather than those defined as bank or statutory holidays.
• Two wellbeing days per year
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities
• Flexible working policies
• Branded team kit

How to apply?

You are asked to complete an Application for Employment Form outlining information relevant to your experience and the details of the position outlined in the Role Description, and in the above Minimum and Maximum criteria for the role.

• If you would like to submit the Application for Employment Form via a BSL video, please do so, including all the information required either as an attachment to an email, or via WhatsApp to the number below.
• If you would like to receive the Application for Employment Form in an alternative accessible format please let us know via the contact below.

Disability Sport Wales are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome applications from everyone who considers themselves to be eligible for the role.  We will work will all candidates and employees to ensure that they are supported to perform to their full potential. 

DSW follow the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’, if applicable please complete the Offer an Interview Scheme form along with your application form.

Also, please return the Equity and Diversity Monitoring Form.  Please note that this information is anonymous and confidential. 

• Please send this information in a separate file attached to your email, entitled CONFIDENTIAL.  This information will then be separated from your application form and considered ONLY for equality monitoring of the DSW processes and demographic through the recruitment phase.

Please submit your Application Form, Equity and Diversity Monitoring Form, and Offer an Interview form (if applicable) to:  office@disabilitysportwales.com

Summary of Dates:

Application deadline:  midday Monday 12^th January 2026

If you are shortlisted for interview you will be contacted by Disability Sport Wales on Friday 16^th January 2026.

Interviews: week commencing 19^th  January 2026.  These will be face -to-face (Virtual option available) interviews will include a task which will be presented to a panel of no more than 4 people.  If a virtual interview has been requested you will be sent the link when you are invited to the interview 

Applicants who have not been successful at any stage of the process will be notified in writing (or other appropriate and accessible format).