BOWLS DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE
JOB DESCRIPTION

Role:                Bowls Development Manager

Salary Range:   Up to £40,000 based on experience

Responsible to: Chairman

Location:           Flexible location with reporting base in Melton Mowbray

Duration:           Fixed term to 31 March 2013

The Bowls Development Alliance (BDA) is a newly formed 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 increase the profile of the sport by increasing participation and satisfaction levels of those playing the sport.

Bowls is a popular sport with low barriers to entry and opportunities to participate throughout the year. It 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•	Develop the BDA’s strategy and whole sport plan in conjunction with the Board
•	Lead the implementation of the sport’s development in line with the BDA’s strategy
•	Manage the day to day running of the BDA to achieve the development objectives
•	To work closely with Sport England to ensure delivery of agreed outcomes, financial accountability of public funding and appropriate governance
•	To evaluate the outcomes of BDA development programmes and prepare reports on the performance of these for the Chairman and funding agencies and ensure that good practice is built upon
•	To monitor and manage the sport development budget of the BDA
•	Regularly review the regional and local sporting environment that influences the growth and development of bowls and develop appropriate strategies to ensure continued participation
•	To inform county sports partnerships of the needs of bowls to enhance clubs, counties, coaches and facilities
•	To undertake such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post

APPLICATION INFORMATION

For an informal discussion about the post contact Peter Thompson on 01664 481900.

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae along with covering letter to Peter Thompson, EIBA Ltd, David Cornwell House, Bowling Green, Leicester Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0FA.

Closing date - 5pm on Monday 19th July 2010

Interview date - Thursday 5th August 2010