Leading our sport, inspiring our communities

Why British Cycling?

Whether it’s winning gold medals at Olympic and Paralympic Games, inspiring millions to get on their bikes or campaigning on behalf of our 150,000 members, at British Cycling we are leading our sport and inspiring our communities – with bold ambitions to further grow and diversify in the years ahead. 

Set within modern offices at Manchester’s National Cycling Centre, the unique benefits of working for British Cycling include a flexible working environment, home based contract, 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays), Cycle to Work Scheme, Childcare Voucher Scheme, Group Pension Plan, free parking, access to world-class facilities and much more.

The apprenticeship

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Young People Developer, with a passion for physical activity and healthy lifestyles, to gain their Level 3 Community Sport & Health Officer qualification, whilst employed within the Participation Team at British Cycling working on delivery of the Commonwealth Games Legacy Plan in the West Midlands. 

This apprenticeship is an 18-month programme of learning, gaining meaningful qualifications, whilst having full support and mentoring based on your individual needs. 

Successful completers of this programme will be able to move into senior roles within the Sector – leading teams of people or specialising with certain populations, particular sports or programmes. In addition, they will be eligible to apply to become an Affiliate of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).

What you’ll be doing

You will focus your energy on the British Cycling’s West Midlands Commonwealth Games Legacy Plan leading and delivering key areas using a place-based approach, including: 

1. Recruiting and support young volunteers to shape programmes and support delivery of the plan. 
2. Creating a platform for young people to engage to increase their presence and voice within British Cycling. 
3. Leading and supporting with the development of digital resources for young people.  
4. Determining innovative ways to engage with young people.  
5. Supporting existing clubs and community groups.

You will do c. 28 hours of planning and delivery each week and will also be involved in administration, monitoring and evaluation. You will attend c. 7 hours (1 day) of education each week.

What you’ll need (Essential):

• Place-based community activation skills and experience, and the ability to make learning fun.   
• Excellent planning and organisation skills, and the ability to work in a team or on your own, maintaining a high standard of work under pressure.
• Ability to build rapports, engage, motivate and inspire, relating well to others, providing a positive role model at all times.
• ICT literacy. 
• An aptitude, interest and competency in digital, including social media.
• A positive, enthusiastic attitude.

Training delivered (1 day a week)

• Level 3 Community Sport & Health Officer qualification.
• Coach Core specific modules and workshops.
• Functional Skills in English and Maths (if required, and to be achieved prior to end point assessment).

Next steps

To apply for this role please submit your CV, a brief covering letter (max 250 words) and a 1 minute video highlighting who you are, your role suitability and enthusiasm for cycling, along with why you’d make a great addition to our team.

Successful applicants will be invited for a 60-minute interview, including a practical activity (pre-advised) and evidence-based questions.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, colour, sex, marital status, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, disability or sexual orientation.  Any appointment will be made on merit alone. For more information on British Cycling please visit the following page www.britishcycling.org.uk.

We look forward to receiving your application for this exciting new role – good luck!

Include in Your CV / Covering Letter

• Details about your education – include any GCSE (or equivalent) results in Maths and English, and tell us if you hold a Higher National Diploma, Degree or equivalent Level 4 qualification. 
• Let us know if you have ever started or completed an apprenticeship before.
• Confirm that you have the right to work in the UK, telling us if you have been resident in the UK/EEA for the previous 3 years, whether you are a UK national/have a British passport and whether you have an in-date form of ID, such as a passport, driving licence or birth certificate.

Pointers for Filming 

PLANNING:

• Plan what you are going to say.
• Check your phone camera is set to a high resolution – ideally 1920p x 1080p.
• Aim to be in a quiet environment with somewhere to prop your phone securely in landscape position.
• Aim to be close to the camera.

WHEN RECORDING:

• Do a quick test to check:
• The microphone is picking you up.
• Light is shining on your face and isn’t coming from behind.
• Your background is uncluttered.
• Try to feel comfortable and confident and look directly into the lens of the camera and speak clearly.
• Do a few takes to get it right.

SHARING:

• Rewatch the whole video to check for any problems.
• Use free editing software on your phone to trim the beginning and end of the clip.
• Send the video using wetransfer.com (no account needed) to helencroft@britishcycling.org.uk before 31st August.

Please email your C.V, covering letter and Video to helencroft@britishcycling.org.uk before 5pm on Wednesday 31st August 2022