British Dressage (BD) is the governing body for the Olympic sport of dressage and a member of the British Equestrian Federation. We aim to promote and develop dressage in the UK at all levels, for able bodied and para-equestrian riders, to continually improve our sport. As part of our ongoing development, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the head office team as Para-Equestrian and Senior International Officer.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic person with excellent administrative and customer service skills to join us, working to develop and engage riders in Para-Equestrian activities in the UK, as well as administer our Para and Senior riders competing in international competitions. This will be a full time role based at our offices in Meriden, West Midlands.
Reporting to the Sport Operations Manager, you will be working in collaboration with the National and Regional Para committees to develop new initiatives to increase participation in Para-Equestrian activities across the country. You will also provide an efficient and informative administrative service to BD Members wishing to compete in Para and Senior International competitions and work with the British Equestrian Federation’s World Class personnel to ensure Britain’s success on the International stage.
This is a busy and varied role where good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are essential, along with a proactive ‘can do’ attitude. The successful candidate will work across several projects simultaneously, therefore the ability to be a self-starter and multi-task effectively, while taking a diligent, structured approach to work with excellent attention to detail, is also fundamental.
You will be expected to build strong relationships with World Class personnel, selectors, riders, owners and colleagues within BD. As such, specific knowledge of dressage and familiarity with Para-Equestrian sport will be a distinct advantage. Applications from other Paralympic sports would also be welcomed.
Due to the nature of our sport a flexible approach to working is required, including some attendance at events at weekends and evenings.
The salary for this role will be c. £18,000 to £21,000 per annum, depending on experience. For a copy of the job description, please click here.
To apply, please send a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and a copy of your CV by email to Paul Graham: paul.graham@britishdressage.co.uk
Closing date: 30 June 2015
Interview date: 6 July 2015