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British Triathlon is the governing body for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of triathlon and multi-sport across England, Scotland, and Wales.

About The Role

After a phenomenal year for our sport, with multiple medals, world-leading performances, and a return to events and participation at the grass roots level, British Triathlon has ambitious plans for growth. We'?re looking for a talented and passionate individual to help support the CEO, Executive team, and Board with this strategic focus. You will bring a fresh and innovative perspective gained in a commercial sports / brand environment where you will have a track record of delivering sustainable, recurring revenue streams as well as embedded partnerships that deliver value to all stakeholders. As Head / Director of Commercial & Brand Partnerships, you will lead, grow, and develop British Triathlons commercial programme, focusing on new partnership programmes, revenue generation, and providing first-class relationship management for our existing and new partners.

We're searching for someone with a proven ability to secure and manage high-value commercial partnerships within a commercial organisation, who can demonstrate strong negotiation and relationship management skills; a creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative solutions and operate effectively at pace. With an energy and passion for sport, you'll be committed and highly organised, as well as flexible and willing to support others, when needed. We value the different perspectives that a more representative workforce will bring to our work, and are particularly keen to hear from applicants from diverse communities and backgrounds. Successful working relationships are key to any role. Our new Head / Director of Commercial & Brand Partnerships will report into the Chief Executive Officer. The successful candidate will be an integral and valued member of the Senior Leadership Team, and is likely to thrive through developing and maintaining trusted working relationships with colleagues across the organisation, as well as key stakeholders. You may benefit from our successful hybrid working model, where many colleagues work from our Loughborough head office a couple of days each week, providing a supportive, collaborative, and fun working environment, but each role will have its own unique requirements.

Further Information

British Triathlon offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, enhanced with a flexible holiday buying scheme The day off on your birthday, so you to celebrate however you wish A commitment to your development, with weekly time ringfenced for personal or collaborative learning and development 2 days paid volunteer leave â?¢ Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave  Free and accessible parking outside the Loughborough head office and secure covered bike storage  Pension scheme, life assurance scheme, and private medical insurance to care for you and your loved ones â?¢ Support for a healthy lifestyle, including discounted gym membership at Loughborough University Campus, and a cycle to work scheme British Triathlon is passionate about developing an environment that makes Britain the worldâ??s leading triathlon nation, enabling success and increasing participation.

We're looking for people who can bring skills and ambition to an inclusive, people-centred workplace, who are determined to create positive impact, and who value doing whats right above doing what is expected. To apply If you're inspired and excited about working at British Triathlon, we'd love to hear from you. Please have a good read through of the full Job Description, then send an email to hr@britishtriathlon.org with your CV and a covering letter (or another format if you prefer) explaining why you feel you are suitable for the role. Please be advised that you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role. No Agencies. Closing Date This role will close on 20th January 2025. We encourage early applications as the role may close once sufficient suitable applications have been received. To enable us to focus our time on suitable candidates, we consider, but are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not heard from us by 27th January, please assume your application has not been successful. Interview Date We'd love to meet you on 29th or 30th January.

For informal enquiries about the role please contact Ruth Daniels at ruthdaniels@britishtriathlon.org and cc. to hr@britishtriathlon.org. Should you require assistance with the application process, please contact HR (hr@britishtriathlon.org) and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements. We operate under the Disability Confident Scheme. Details of our Equality and Diversity Policy can be found at britishtriathlon.org/about-us/governance/policy-documents. No Agencies Please

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Closing date: 20th January 2025