Part-Time LEEDS TRIATHLON CENTRE – CHAIR
Job Description
Applications are invited for the voluntary role of Chair of Leeds Triathlon Centre.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead, as Chair, one of the world’s leading triathlon centres. The Centre’s four partners, British Triathlon, University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University and Leeds City Council are seeking to work more formally together via a charitable company to sustain and protect the outstanding achievements and foundations created via the Leeds Triathlon Centre. We believe collaboration and an alignment of our efforts will provide the very best platform for further success, this is particularly important in ensuring we are being focused with our resources to support our athlete centred vision.
The role of chair is seen by the partners as critical, providing the leadership to maximise our centre’s potential, support the leverage of additional resources into our programmes and support our athletes and coaches in their delivery and ensure the highest standards of governance. We are seeking an individual with a commitment and understanding of performance sport and triathlon, our city and region, excellent personal and leadership skills and an ability to drive success of the centre in collaboration with partners and stakeholders.
How to Apply
Applications should be made in writing detailing your qualifications, experience and interest in the role, and sent marked “Private and Confidential” to HR Manager, British Triathlon Federation, PO Box 25, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3WX or email hr@britishtriathlon.org. If you wish to discuss the role further before applying, enquiries can be made to Stewart Ross, University of Leeds s.ross@leeds.ac.uk or 0113 343 0498. The closing date for applications is Sunday 31st December at 17.00. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place during the day on Friday 12th January 2018 in Leeds. Leeds Triathlon Centre is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that no job applicant, employee, volunteer or member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, colour, parental or marital status, pregnancy, religious belief, class or social background, sexual preference or political belief. Personal or professional experience of sport • Experience of developing strategy and of translating strategy to operations successfully – Essential594 total views, 0 today