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16 Jun 2017

Full-Time National Open Water Delivery Manager

British Triathlon – Posted by British Triathlon Anywhere

Job Description

British Triathlon is the National Governing Body for Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquathlon in Great Britain, responsible for raising the profile and delivering medal-winning performances and helping everyone discover, enjoy and achieve in triathlon.

Triathlon England is one of the three Home Nations of British Triathlon, the other two being TriathlonScotland and Welsh Triathlon.  The three Home Nation Associations are responsible for all aspects of triathlon in their respective countries, and contribute to the work of British Triathlon.

The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is a registered Charity based in Worcester and is responsible for drowning prevention, water safety education and the sport of Lifesaving.

RLSS UK is the leading provider of vocational and non-vocational water safety training in the UK and is the UK’s leading provider of pool lifeguard training. Leading on Drowning Prevention RLSS UK run a wide range of targeted campaigns to help reduce the number of people losing their lives in water each year.

In recent years’ open water swimming has been the subject of rapid growth and there is an increasing demand for opportunities to access, train, achieve and compete in the sport.

British Triathlon/Triathlon England and The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) have jointly recognised the positive impact of this growth and the need for improved advice and guidance coupled with dedicated services to support continued success and growth.  This partnership has been developed to further promote and develop open water swimming, to contribute to the sport’s growth, provide appropriate resources and to support the development of standards to ensure a safe and compelling experience.

Whilst this is an initial partnership between the RLSS UK and British Triathlon/Triathlon England both organisations aim to collaborate across the sector with key stakeholders to ensure data/insight is shared and to facilitate the further development of the sport.

Since the partnership started in 2016 SH20UT has been developed to outline the partnerships strategy for open water swimming in the UK. The SH2OUT identity will represent the vision, mission and strategic objectives of the programme to help drive the development of open water swimming.

We are on the lookout for a National Open Water Delivery Manager to help lead on the further development and delivery of the SH2OUT strategy that helps drive the growth of Open Water Swimming for both the British Triathlon (Inc. Triathlon England) and The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK). To help contribute to the development of the sport, provide appropriate advice and resources and define standards to help ensure a safe and compelling experience for consumers.   You will join us at an exciting time and help us deliver a collaborative strategy.  We are looking for a self-motivated achiever, strategic thinker with proven project management skills who is experienced at establishing and managing complex relationships. In return, we can offer a supportive, innovative and customer focused forward thinking working environment in order for you to fulfil and enjoy your role.

The role will be based at the British Triathlon headquarters located at Loughborough University and/or RLSS UK Head Office, Worcestershire however the nature of the role will require evening and weekend working and occasional travel.

Informal enquiries can be made to Adrian Lole (RLSS UK) Ad********@rl**.uk or Natalie Justice-Dearn (British Triathlon) Na*****************@Br**************.org

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How to Apply

Please visit www.britishtriathlon.org/about/vacancies for our application form, job description and equality form.   A covering letter explaining why you feel you are suitable for the role, together with your completed application form and equality form, should be e-mailed to: hr@britishtriathlon.org. Please quote the reference number DEL-17-17.  Should you require assistance with the application process, please contact HR and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements. Closing Date: Midday 3rd July 2017 Interview Date: Tuesday 11th July 2017 at RLSS UK HQ British Triathlon is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from all suitably qualified persons are encouraged.  Details of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be found on our website: www.britishtriathlon.org under ‘About’ and then ‘Policy Documents’.

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000.

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