Why British Cycling?

British Cycling is one of the world’s most successful sports governing bodies. From winning Olympic and Paralympic gold medals to inspiring almost two million people to ride their bikes regularly, we are committed to making cycling the number one sport and activity of choice in Britain.

Programmes Officer

Would you like to work alongside some of the world’s most successful athletes and coaches in a high performance environment? Can you deliver administrative and organisational support to the Great Britain Cycling Team? Could you assist in the delivery of the Team’s wider strategy and day-to-day management?

British Cycling is looking for a Programmes Officer, and the role is all about:

• Assisting in the delivery and monitoring of the GB Cycling Team strategy.
• Facilitating the day to day working of the programme and deliver projects that impact upon athlete performance throughout the programme.
• Lead and assist in data collection and processing across a range of fields and from a number of different sources (competition results, athlete demographics etc.).
• Oversee the development and subsequent management of all policies and processes across GBCT.
• Research, co-ordinate and compile reports, such as rider pathway progress and team selection.

What you need is:

• Degree Level qualification or equivalent compensatory work experience.
• Successfully designed, managed and delivered projects in a complex, multi-disciplined environment.
• Strong data management and IT skills.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, ability to prioritise and meet timescales.
• Self-driven with a high level of discipline and work ethic.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to structure and produce reports for stakeholders.
• Ability to work as a member of a team, with an understanding of what behaviours contribute to effective teamwork.
• Experience of working within the UK sport system (pathways, funding, agencies etc.) is desirable.