Regional Development Officer x 6

(South East/South West/Eastern/West Midlands/Yorkshire/North East)

Salary £19 – 25K plus benefits

(Depending on experience)

The British Judo Association is the National Governing Body for the Olympic Sport of Judo in Great Britain.

As part of the British Judo Association’s targets of increasing its adult participation by 20,000 and reducing the drop off by a minimum 5% year on year we are seeking to recruit a team of highly motivated and experienced regional development officers.

To be part of this team you will be required to deliver the British Judo Association’s 2009-2013 Strategic four year plan at a regional level, evaluating the needs of that region, developing relationships from club level through to Area Management Committee and working with key external partners.

To do this you will need to demonstrate a sound knowledge of, and experience in, sport development at local and regional levels and engagement and motivation of volunteers. You will also need the ability to engage and develop strong partnerships internally and externally and capability to develop plans and deliver these against agreed targets and to monitor and evaluate the outcomes.

In addition to the regional responsibilities we are seeking candidates that can also take a National Coordination role in one of the following targeted areas:

Development of Women and Girl’s Sport

Delivery of Equality Programmes (two co-ordinator roles covering one or more of the following specific areas): Visually Impaired / Special Needs / Disability Sport

FE / HE Sports Development links to BUCS

Volunteer Development / Personal Safety / Self Defence (judo specific)

A degree or professional qualification in a sports related discipline will be desirable. The ability to communicate at a high level, both orally and in writing and the ability to deliver against agreed targets is essential. Computer literacy and current driving licence are essential.

The posts are located within the following Sport England Regions; South East/South West/Eastern/West Midlands/Yorkshire/North East.

For further details, job specification and person specification please click here. Application is by CV and supporting letter detailing why you feel you are suitable for the position.

Please state which region you wish to be considered for and, where applicable, which national co-ordinator role you wish to be considered for also. However, if you wish to apply for more than one Region please state your preferences as well as.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 24th April 2009.

Applications to be sent to Mark Beecher, Development Director, British Judo Association, Suite B, Loughborough Technology Centre, Epinal Way, Loughborough LE11 3GE.

Or email: markbeecher@britishjudo.org.uk

The British Judo Association is an equal opportunity employer. No agencies please.

This role requires contact with (or influence decision making over) children and therefore will be subject to the satisfactory completion of an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau background check.  

An understanding of and commitment to the BJA’s Equal Opportunities policies and Child Protection policies is required for this role.