Description
British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) is the national governing body for HE sport in the UK. As a membership organisation BUCS delivers both sport competition and a wide range of sport development opportunities.
The main purpose of the role is to support the delivery of the Sport England funding through Our Parks Coach Parker programme, linking with the wider strategic aims of the BUCS strategy.
We are looking for an individual with experience in programme management and a drive to support higher education institutions in developing their workforce offer. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who enjoys working as part of a team and can demonstrate interest in coach education programmes and innovative workforce initiatives.
This is a 12 month fixed term role.
A full job description and person specification can be found here.
If you would like to discuss the role prior to application, please contact Amy Porter (Head of Development) or Jenny Morris (Director of Delivery).
Working at BUCS
BUCS prides itself on being an ambitious and challenging place to work whilst aiming that staff also enjoy work, have development opportunities, and have fun.
The role can be remotely based but will require travel to the BUCS office in London equivalent to one day per week. At this time, due to the current Covid-19 situation, all BUCS staff are working from home. The appointed candidate would need to be able to work from home at this time.
To apply: Send a CV, covering letter (maximum 750 words) and Equal Opportunities form to [email protected].
Closing date: Wednesday 27 January 2021 at 12:00pm
Please note the deadline for applications has been extended. If you applied by the previous deadline (11 Jan 2021), please do not submit a new application.
Interview: Interviews are scheduled to take place over video call on Wednesday 3 February 2021
We will only be able to provide feedback to those who reach the interview stage. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that, unfortunately, your application has not been successful.
Applicants should have the right to work in the UK and will be asked to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK before employment is confirmed.
Data Protection statement
Any personal data submitted to BUCS in the course of this recruitment process will be held securely and processed solely for the purposes of recruitment. It will be held for the duration of the recruitment process, and if employed by BUCS, for the duration of the contract of employment and to fulfil the statutory, or recommended, retention periods when no longer an employee of British Universities and Colleges Sport. BUCS will comply with data protection legislation at all times and in line with BUCS Privacy Policy.
