Legal Volunteer

Volunteer Position

Holborn, Central London

Exciting volunteer opportunity

We have an unpaid volunteer position available in the Legal Services team at Sport England, Bloomsbury Square, London.

Sport England is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department of Culture Media and Sport and charged with creating a world-leading community sport environment as part of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games sporting legacy.

The Role

The role is varied and creative and you will gain experience within the Legal Services team and wider Finance and Corporate Services Directorate.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, keen to learn, with the ability to work on their own initiative in a fast pace environment. Although an understanding of property law is not essential, an interest in it is essential. During your time with us we will provide you with responsibility, a chance to be a part of the team and a unique insight into capital sports investments and the protection of public funds.

This role would suit a law graduate and/or LPC graduate who has an interest in property law.

The candidate:

• Bright, enthusiastic, proactive and dedicated
• Self motivated and not afraid to take on a challenge
• Keen to give ideas and suggestions
• Good IT knowledge and high proficiency in Excel and Word
• Has a high attention to detail
• Has a high level of creativity
• Has excellent written and spoken English/copy writing skills
• Has good analytical skills
• Is a team player

If you are interested in this unpaid position please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to erin.stephens@sportengland.org. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to undertake a short test and will be asked to attend an interview.

Volunteer placements at Sport England are unpaid, however volunteers may be reimbursed for daily travel expenses.

If you would like a confidential chat about the role please call Erin Stephens on 0207 273 1930.