Coaching and Sports Development
Closing date: 6th July 2026
British Dressage is the National Governing Body for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of dressage in the UK. Following 15 years of international success, the sport is enjoying a public profile like never before, with over 17,500 members taking part in more than 2,500 days of affiliated dressage competition every year.
An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join our Training and Education team, with the successful candidate playing an integral role in helping to deliver our workforce and education strategy, coordinating the apprenticeship programmes and developing engaging added value learning and development opportunities. Based at our Head Office in Meriden, West Midlands, with the option of hybrid working available, the Training and Education Coordinator will work closely with the team to deliver the workforce and member education strategy, supporting the delivery of over 4,500 training bookings per year across the various qualifications and CPD activities. The Training and Education Coordinator will lead on coordinating added value and continuous professional development opportunities, working closely with the programme leads to ensure a high-quality experience for learners. They will also have day to day responsibility for supporting other activities for coaches, officials and some outreach activities. This is a busy and varied role where good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are essential, along with a proactive can-do-attitude. The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, even when coordinating numerous training activities simultaneously. The ability to multi-task while taking a diligent, structured approach to work is vital. Due to the nature of our sport a flexible approach to working is necessary, including working some weekends and evenings as required. As the successful candidate will have the option of hybrid working, a suitable home working environment and good internet access is required.
A full clean driving licence and a willingness to travel as necessary is also essential.
For more information, including a full job description, please visit www.britishdressage.co.uk/about-us/our-organisation/job-vacancies.
To apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role by email to jobs@britishdressage.co.uk. Salary: £24-25,000, subject to experience Closing date: 6 July 2026 Interview date: 13 July 2026 BD is an equal opportunities employer where we value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.
Closing date: 6th July 2026