Job Description
The Games Services Assistant will support across the Games Services Team in all administration aspects of Operational Planning to enable the successful participation of Team GB at Olympic and Olympic Winter Games, European Games, Youth Olympic Festivals and Youth Olympic Games.
Key Responsibilities-
Support in the process of entering Team GB into competition to include:
• Updating of the BOA Games Services database
• Completion and return of key documentation e.g. Application for Accreditation Forms, Entry by Number Forms and Sport Entry Forms
• Team Selection and Pre-DRM (Delegation Registration Meeting) and DRM processing
• To support the Games Services team in delivery of the accommodation strategy and ‘home from home’ concept for Team GB sites.
• Assist the Games Services Coordinators with processing all flight requirements for Team GB into pre-Games preparation camps and onwards to the Olympic competition environment, together with Recces.
• Support in the administration of all logistical planning including ground transportation and freight requirements.
• Assist with administration of Team Leader communications.
• Assist with facilitation of Games Services operations meetings with NGBs in conjunction with Sports Engagement Managers
• Updating and maintaining integrated operational planning tools and assisting with team assembly, kitting out and preparation of key information
• The Games Services Assistant may be required to attend the Olympic Summer and Olympic Winter Games, European Games, Youth Olympic Festivals/Games where appropriate.
Key Challenges in Delivering the Role –
• Learning the processes and procedures of Olympic operations.
• Working under pressure and to fixed deadlines.
• Managing multiple demands on time
Relationships and Interfaces –
• Customers/stakeholders: Organising Committees of the Olympic Games (OCOG’s); National Governing Bodies (NGB’s) of Sport – Performance Directors and Team Leaders
• Key internal interfaces: All BOA functional areas
Person Specification –
Essential Skills:
• Strong data entry skills
• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Excel skills;
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Team worker
• Ability to work under pressure/ time management skills
• Fast Learner
• Able to work in a fast moving environment managing multiple demands against tight deadlines
• Ability to work on own initiative and be highly adaptable.
Personal Qualities:
• Reliable and adaptable
• Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills
• Comfortable liaising with a variety of stakeholders at all levels
• Calm under pressure
• Passionate about Team GB
Desirable Skills and Experience:
• Degree level educated
• Experience working in a sporting environment
• Knowledge of the Olympic movement
How to apply
• Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining relevant skills and experience to Recruitment@TeamGB.com.
• Include the reference GSA17 in the subject box of your email.
• We expect interviews to take place week commencing 27th February and 6th March.
• Any queries relating to this role should be emailed to Recruitment@TeamGB.com
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