Want to make a difference with a fulfilling career in a National Governing Body of Sport? We’re looking for the best and brightest talent to help Archery GB fulfil our mission of rebuilding, reimagining and representing archery on the world stage.
Archery GB is a volunteer led organisation - we couldn’t do it without our fantastic volunteers at club level - and we also have a fantastic team of staff who help to make our vision a reality.
We carefully recruit highly skilled and passionate people for roles in Communications and Marketing, HR, Governance, Finance, Participation, Performance, Development, Membership Services and more, so, wherever your experience and interest lie, there’s something for you at Archery GB.
Based in Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Shropshire, we offer exciting opportunities both here and in regional posts around the UK, with flexible hours and working from home options.
We want to make your application experience as positive as possible. We treat every application with respect and fairness, and we welcome feedback on our recruitment process to help us continually improve.
Are you the one we’ve been looking for?
If you think you’ve got what it takes to be a part of our dedicated and passionate team, read on to view our current vacancies.
Current vacancies will be added to this page as they arise with Job Description's available to download from the Resources section or below.
Archery GB is an equal opportunities employer. We positively welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds.
Archery GB has two opportunities for Sport Development Officers to help to grow and develop archery in the UK.
Job title: |
Sport Development Officer |
Salary range: |
£24 - 26k dependent on experience |
Location: |
Home based – South of England and North of England |
Are you looking for the opportunity to drive engagement in sport? Do you want every participant to have the best possible sporting experience?
At Archery GB we are passionate about providing a quality archery experience for all who want to take part. We do this through supporting our clubs and local partners to develop, promote and enhance the sport of archery.
As a Sport Development Officer, you will support the ongoing development of our club network, to ensure that our members and volunteer workforce are supported to thrive and improve, and will build relationships across your geographical area to increase access to our sport positively across our communities.
We are looking to fill two positions – one focused on the North of England and the other on the South (East and Central).
On a day-to-day basis you will build understanding of the barriers and pressures associated with providing a positive archery experience and work across your geographical area to ensure good practice is shared and a proactive approach to club development is adopted.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a good awareness of the sporting landscape, the desire to make a difference and the skills to work with and through others to deliver. You will also have the opportunity to influence and shape national projects.
Knowledge of archery is not essential however you will have experience in sport development at club or regional level.
Based from home, you will need to be a self-starter who has the confidence and skills to initiate and build strong relationships within and outside Archery GB. Working collaboratively with internal colleagues, club officials and local activity partners you will demonstrate the energy and drive to make a measurable difference within your area. The role requires the ability to work flexibly including regular evenings and weekends when required.
We want to hear from people who can make a positive contribution to the development of our organisation and bring new ideas and insight. If you think you have the suitable skills and attributes for this role then we would like to hear from you.
A job description can be downloaded from the Resources section of this page.
To apply please register your interest and upload your CV and cover letter to our recruitment site. Please also complete our diversity monitoring form which can be downloaded from the site and returned to hilary.mcdonald@archerygb.org
Your covering letter (one page only) should address the following: How your experience, skills and knowledge equip you to excel in the role.
For an informal discussion please contact: Jude Handley, Head of Clubs & Membership, email: jude.handley@archerygb.org, phone: 07710701829.
Job title: |
Sport Development Assistant |
Salary range: |
FTE £22 - 24k dependent on experience |
Contract: |
Three days a week – Wednesday to Friday |
Location: |
Home based |
Are you looking for the opportunity to build a career in sport development? This is a great entry level role to begin that journey.
At Archery GB we are passionate about providing a quality archery experience for all who want to take part. We do this through supporting our clubs and local partners to develop, promote and enhance the sport of archery.
As Sport Development Assistant, you will provide project support and coordination to our team of Sport Development Officers, ensuring that national and local activities are delivered effectively and to plan.
The successful candidate will have gained experience within a sporting organisation, either in a paid or volunteer capacity and will demonstrate their interest in developing knowledge of the wider sporting environment. Knowledge of archery is not essential however you will have some experience in sport development at club or community level.
Based from home, you will need to be a self-starter who has the confidence and skills to initiate and build strong relationships within and outside Archery GB. You will have proven administrative skills, experience in managing or coordinating projects and a strong desire to learn.
This is a new role which will provide the opportunity to grow and develop in the sport development environment.
A job description can be downloaded from the Resources section of this page.
To apply please register your interest and upload your CV and cover letter to our recruitment site.
Please also complete our diversity monitoring form which can be downloaded from the site and returned to hilary.mcdonald@archerygb.org
Your covering letter (one page only) should address the following: How your experience, skills and knowledge equip you to excel in the role.
For an informal discussion please contact: Jude Handley, Head of Clubs & Membership, email: jude.handley@archerygb.org, phone: 07710701829.
