Job Description
Inspired by the achievements of our British athletes?
The vision at UK Sport is to inspire the nation through Olympic and Paralympic success. Building on the incredible accomplishments of Team GB and ParalympicGB in London, Sochi, Rio and Pyeongchang winning over a combined 130 Olympic medals, and over 270 Paralympic medals, we are constantly striving to improve the support provided to our elite athletes, to increase the number of medals and medallists in future Olympic and Paralympic Games. We know transformational leaders, expert coaches and practitioners sit at the very heart of this ambition.
We are looking for a Performance Advisor to join us with the primary focus of assisting Sport’s with the Post Tokyo Investment Submission process whilst also supporting a small number of Medal Support Plan (MSP) sports in achieving their Olympic and Paralympic medal targets. The role will work closely with a portfolio of sports as well as UK Sports’ internal and external stakeholders. This incredible opportunity will play a pivotal role helping sports create an inspiring environment for our nation’s top athletes, ensuring Great Britain remains a world leading sporting nation, now and in the future.
It is essential that candidates demonstrate strong experience in leadership, influencing and delivering success with senior stakeholders. This opportunity would suit someone who is confident working independently and who enjoys working in a team that has developed a strong culture. You must be able to thrive under pressure and deliver to challenging timelines.
It is desirable if you have experience in the Olympic or Paralympic environment.
For a more detailed conversation about this excellent opportunity please contact: Elizabeth Price.
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