Job Description
British Cycling is the internationally recognised sports governing body for cycling in the UK with over 100,000 members. Our continued success is built on using excellence at elite level to inspire and drive unprecedented growth in participation.
The Role
Working directly with the Great Britain Cycling Team and reporting to the Head of Communications, the primary function of the role is to shape and implement a communications strategy for Great Britain Cycling Team in line with corporate objectives and performance priorities.
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring: Great Britain Cycling Team communicates consistently and effectively as a team which people admire and support; riders and key colleagues feel equipped to prosper in the modern media landscape; projects and successes are effectively communicated to stakeholders, including commercial partners, and media.
With Rio 2016 on the horizon, this is an opportunity to shine while working for one of the top sporting bodies in the country.
Interested?
The successful applicant will have significant experience of building effective relations with key media at a national level. Essential knowledge and experience will also include:
• Working in a professional sports environment, within a busy press office
• Dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders, including senior internal colleagues
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to juggle demands.
Flexibility is also key in this role as weekend and evening work will be required as well as national and international travel.
About us
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of society. British Cycling is accredited to the Equality Standard for Sport Intermediate level and all appointments are made on merit alone.
Closing Date for Applications is 12 noon on Friday, 18th September 2015
Interviews to be arranged w/c 21st September 2015
How to apply
To apply for this position, please download and complete a standard application form from the main “Vacancies” page at www.britishcycling.org.uk and return to: recruitment@britishcycling.org.uk or post to: British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester M11 4DQ