Following ParalympicsGB's wheelchair rugby gold medal success at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) are now excited to announce that they have secured the World Wheelchair Rugby European Championships 2023 which will be hosted in Cardiff at the Principality Stadium.
With this momentum, GBWR are looking to recruit a Welsh Development Officer to lead our work in Wales and ensure there is a thriving network of clubs and volunteers and raise the profile of wheelchair rugby to reach more people. You will be part of a team of development officers across England and Wales supporting our clubs, workforce and the delivery of competition and events. You will work with key delivery partners such as the Welsh Professional Rugby Clubs, Disability Sport Wales and the Welsh Rugby Union who we partner with to deliver wheelchair rugby opportunities and support and grow our clubs and workforce.
GBWR are seeking an individual with a passion for developing sustainable sporting opportunities for disabled people and being part of our European Championships legacy. You will have good knowledge of sports development principals and practices, be self-motivated, organised and able to work independently, and have experience of working with relevant stakeholders. Experience of working, coaching or volunteering in disability sport and/or wheelchair rugby would be an advantage.
The role is 1 day a week (7.5 hours) and home based with travel around Wales (and England if required). Candidates will be expected to work evenings and weekend when required.
Job Title:
Welsh Development Officer - Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby
Location:
Home-based with travel in Wales (and England when required)
Salary:
£22,000-25,000 pro rata (based on qualification & experience)
Reports to:
National Development Director
How to apply
Applications should be made by submitting a CV and covering letter outlining why you are interested in the role and how you meet the role requirements. The closing date is Monday 13th December at 12noon with interviews to take place in Cardiff on Thursday 13th January 2022. Applications should be sent to Nas Al‑Sabaeiova nas.al‑sabaeiova@gbwr.org.uk
For an informal discussion on the position please contact the National Development Director, Lauren Templeton at Lauren.Templeton@gbwr.org.uk
