Operations Support (Performance Environment) and Maintenance Support (Performance Environment)

VACANCY FOR 2 ROLES

Role 1: Operations Support (Performance Environment) 0.5 FTE

Role 2: Maintenance Support (Performance Environment) 0.5 FTE

HOURS: TWO PART TIME 0.5 FTE Roles (18.5 hours per week) – Permanent

LOCATION: Based at the National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham

Salary: Band 2, Circa £20-21k Pro-Rata

British Canoeing is the United Kingdom's Governing Body for the sport and recreation of canoeing and kayaking.  This is an exciting time to join British Canoeing, as we are making progress in delivering Stronger Together - an exciting and ambitious new strategy for paddlesport in the UK (2017-2021).

We are now seeking to appoint two part time Operations Support & Maintenance Support roles to assist delivering a world class Performance Environment DTE (Daily Training Environment) for its Olympic & Paralympic Podium and Podium Potential athletes by supporting the facility management, logistics, fleet and Equipment of the British Canoeing Holme Pierrepont High Performance Centre.

The role would suit individuals who want to join an ambitious team and ensuring that the day to day operations of the Olympic & Paralympic programmes are delivered to meet the needs of the athletes and coaches. The 2 post holders will work collaboratively to deliver the needs of the programmes. The roles have a distinct skill set as outlined below:

Maintenance Support 0.5 FTE: Focused more on the maintenance and set up of the Sprint start Gate system and ensuring the boat shed environment is maintained to the required standard including maintenance of equipment and coaching bikes. Practical skills and experience are most important here.

Operations Support 0.5 FTE: Focused on minibus and trailer preparation & maintenance, health & safety, equipment management and inventory, clothing distribution and admin support at busy periods.

You must be able to work under pressure, whilst prioritising tasks to meet agreed deadlines, as well as meeting Health and Safety regulations. Some driving duties will be required with both roles.

These are varied, interesting and busy roles and due to the nature of the work there will be a requirement for some working outside of normal office hours and flexibility on when work is delivered.

Role profiles and person specifications can be found on the British Canoeing website www.britishcanoeing.org.uk

For an informal chat please speak to Andy Maddock (Head of Performance - Operations) – andy.maddock@britishcanoeing.org.uk  

To apply:

Please send a covering letter clearly stating the role you wish to apply for and a CV to:

HR Department, British Canoeing, National Water Sports Centre, Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham, NG12 2LU.  Or Email hradmin@britishcanoeing.org.uk

Closing date for applications is 12.00noon on Monday 5^th August 2019

Interviews will be held on Thursday 15^th August 2019

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, British Canoeing is only permitted to ask an individual information about ‘unspent’ cautions and convictions. This will be carried out through completion of a DBS Basic Check.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone taking part in our sport, including children and young people, and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

British Canoeing is an equal opportunity employer.