Job Description
An opportunity has arisen to recruit and appoint x1 EB Business Administration Apprentice (aged between 16-25) who will directly support the inner workings and behind-the-scenes operations of the sport by supporting the administration and delivery of our competitions and events, as well as our membership, workforce & finance services. There will also be opportunities to support our Performance team and other departments.
Key Accountabilities:
• Alongside the Competition & Events Manager, support the
effective organisation and delivery of our Championships
and other events, including – but not limited to – the EB
Annual Awards Ceremony
• To support the recruitment, retention, and development of
volunteers in order to effectively develop and deliver boxing
within communities by answering communications and
supporting the delivery of projects relating to Membership &
Workforce enquiries
• To support the provision of high-quality coach development
opportunities, with a focus on underrepresented groups
including female, ethnically diverse coaches, low socioeconomic and participants with disabilities/long-term health
conditions
• Alongside England Boxing affiliated clubs, turn interest in the
sport into regular participation by supporting members and
athletes with their involvement and engagement
• To capture, and record data and insight during all activities to aid
learning and helping shape future support that England Boxing
will provide
• To support with a wide range of administrative &
communication-related tasks across the EB departments
located at its head offices in Sheffield EIS
• To comply with England Boxing rules, regulations, policies,
and procedures.
Person Specification:
Essential –
• An interest in and understanding of amateur boxing
• Passionate about competitions & events, with a keen interest in customer and membership support
• Respects and relates well to people of diverse backgrounds
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Hard working and flexible in approaching and dealing with challenges that arise
• Willing to travel and work flexibly including some evenings & weekends – specifically those where EB Championships & Events are due to take place
• Strong IT skills in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Teams
Desirable –
• Educated to a level 2 standard in Maths & English
• Experience of supporting grassroots sport / clubs / communities and the delivery of their events
• Experience in partnership working and building relationships with individuals and organisations
• Ability to work independently using initiative whilst also contributing to the national team
• Experience in sports coaching or relevant qualification
• Experience working in an office or customer service-related environment
Valuing Diversity
England Boxing Ltd is committed to valuing diversity and seeks to provide all staff with the opportunity for employment, career and personal development on the basis of ability, qualifications and suitability for the work as well as their potential to be developed into the job. We believe that people from different backgrounds can bring fresh ideas, thinking and approaches which make the way work is undertaken more effective and efficient.
The Company will not tolerate direct or indirect discrimination against any person on grounds of age, disability, gender / gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy / maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation whether in the field of recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, career progression, training, transfer or dismissal.
It is also the responsibility of all staff in their daily actions, decisions and behaviour to endeavour to promote these concepts, to comply with all relevant legislation and to ensure that they do not discriminate against colleagues, customers, suppliers or any other person associated with the Company.
How to apply
To apply for this role with England Boxing, please complete the Candidate Application Form and put together a video (5 mins max) that highlights who you are, your suitability for the role, your creativity, your passion for Boxing and the impact it can have within communities. Completed forms should be sent to hrapplications@englandboxing.org and videos should be sent via WhatsApp to 07840 856379. Visit www.englandboxing.org/about/vacancies/ for guidance on filming your application video. If you require any further assistance with your application, please contact enquiries@englandboxing.org.