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Position:
Development Officer
Salary: Up to
£25,000 based on experience
Flexible: Flexible
location but predominant geographical areas to be covered are Essex and
Sussex.
Contract: This post is on a fixed term basis until 31st March
2016 with a further year until 31st March 2107 subject to annual
confirmation of funding award. In the event that the funding is withdrawn /
reduced before the fixed term period expires, your contract of employment
may be terminated with one month’s written notice.
The Bowls
Development Alliance (BDA) is an organisation which has been created to lead
on the development of the sport of Bowls through the clubs, counties and
coaches in England. In particular, the BDA aims to raise the profile of the
sport by increasing participation and satisfaction levels of those playing
the sport who are aged 55 and over.
Bowls is a sport that people of
all ages and abilities can actively enjoy recreationally all the way to
elite competition. There are currently over 400,000 club members in over
7,500 venues.
The BDA is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and
highly organised individual to help deliver the new four year “Growing the
Sport of Bowls 13-17” plan for the development of Bowls. This is an exciting
opportunity with significant potential for the role to develop as the
organisation matures. The Development Officer will deliver the outcomes of
the new plan working with identified County Sport Partnerships, Leisure
Contractors, County Associations and local clubs.
Applicants will be
expected to be able to evidence experience of sports development and will
also need to demonstrate a good understanding of the sporting landscape
including local delivery. Knowledge of bowls would be an advantage, but is
not essential.
A full job description and person specification is
available to download from
www.playbowls.org or by calling the BDA Office on 01664 777001.
To apply for this exciting position please email a CV along with a
covering letter outlining the reasons why you would be suitable for the role
to jobs@playbowls.org
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Development
Director, Susan Cooper on 07884 358202.
Previous applicants need not
apply.
Closing date 12noon on Wednesday 5th March 2014
Interview date 10am, Wednesday 12th March 2014 in Melton Mowbray,
Leicestershire.
ends.
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