Jan 19, 2022

Vacancy - Skate UK Development Officer

Salary: £22k to £24K pro rata via Sport England Funding

Duration: 1 year contract

Location: Flexible, 1 or 2 days (to be agreed) attendance at the British Ice Skating Office, English Institute of Sport (Sheffield) will be required

Normal Working Hours: Part time (3 days per week)

Closing Date: 17:00 on 10th February 2022

Interviews: week of 14th February 2022

Start date: Due to business imperatives, the successful candidate will be required to start in post without delay

Job Description

Following a successful Sport England grant British Ice Skating, the National Governing Body for ice skating in the UK, is seeking to expedite the appointment of a Skate UK Development Officer, on a 12 month contract to work on the development, implementation and roll out of our New Skate UK project in its entirety.

This exciting opportunity in a Winter Olympic sport will involve working with the Skate UK Development Officer Lead and Manager to deliver British Ice Skating’s Skate UK pathway with new digital innovation to grow the sport from the grass roots level. This will include the continued development and implementation of pathway standards at all levels of the pathway. The role will involve working closely with Home Nation countries, coaches, officials, management, administrative staff, and Technical Advisory Committees.

Full details of the role including a Job Description and Person Specification are available below.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Keith Hudson on 07590534400 or email keith.hudson@iceskating.org.uk

To apply please send a CV, covering letter and completed Equalities Monitoring Form to Parul.jani@iceskating.org.uk

Please clearly state in the covering letter how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification. The deadline for applications is 17:00 on the 10th of February 2022 and interviews will take place during the week commencing 14th February 2022.

BIS is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and is committed to following best practice in the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. For further information please consult the policies page on www.iceskating.org.uk