Job Description
The BAC is funded by UK Sport to ensure that UK elite athletes in the World Class Performance system train and compete within a fair, supportive and transparent system. At a time of heightened awareness for the need to support athlete welfare in the UK the BAC is looking to reshape its focus and direction to ensure it fully meets the needs of its members. Responding to the ‘athlete voice’ review commissioned by UK Sport and the Duty of Care recommendations made by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, the interim CEO will lead the organisation in a new strategic direction, working with the BAC Board, and key landscape partners to ensure effective delivery that best supports the high performance system, and ultimately its membership.
During this exciting period of change the interim CEO will lead the organisation in a new direction whilst at the same time respond to the immediate needs of the system to ensure its membership receive an excellent standard of support as and when it is required. Key responsibilities of the role are highlighted below:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To oversee the revised strategic direction of the organisation following the recommendations from UK Sports latest ‘athlete voice review’.
• Develop and sustain the relationship of the BAC with the NGBs in the recognised sports both directly and through the Athlete Representative’s network.
• Liaise with all other stakeholders to ensure a sound and effective working relationship to maximise impact and minimise duplication of efforts.
• Deliver against existing operational plans that address the agreed KPIs with UK Sport and the objectives of the BAC.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s legal obligations e.g. company law, safeguarding, equality, and data protection.

Miscellaneous
• To ensure processes of monitoring, evaluation and quality control, and the observation of key performance indicators across all areas of the organisation.
• To maintain the highest standard of professional conduct at all times with clients and colleagues.
• To follow Health & Safety procedures laid down by the Company in order to ensure the safety of self, colleagues and others.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS
• First degree in relevant subject field
• Post graduate degree or equivalent qualification desirable

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Ability to build trust and work in partnership with the Board and key stakeholders.
• Dynamic and enthusiastic leader with vision and ability to develop strategic goals and implement them.
• Experience of managing a team of staff and creating a positive work environment.
• High-level communication skills.
• Extensive financial management experience; managing budgets and allocating resources effectively.
• Outstanding commitment to athlete welfare and contributing to the growth of a healthy performance culture.
• Past experience as an ‘operationally focussed’ interim CEO desirable.
• Previous experience of working within performance sport desirable.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND QUALITIES
Essential
• Innovative and self-assured, able to work alone and self-manage.
• Working with integrity and honesty to gain the confidence and respect of others.
• Committed, enthusiastic and motivated.

N.B. This is a profession which is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check will be required

How to apply
If you feel you have the above attributes and could make a real difference within the BAC then please send in a comprehensive CV and covering letter to charlotte@britishathletes.org