British Showjumping National Sport Committee Vacancy
Friday 12 June 2015
British Showjumping is currently seeking to appoint a member onto the National Sport Committee (NSC) which is responsible for the strategic development of the sport.
Role Title: National Sport Committee Member
Key Tasks:
- To attend National Sport Committee (NSC) Meetings as required (circa 6 pa)
- To respond to NSC email correspondence as required
- To assist in the delivery and development of the sport of Showjumping
- Consider proposals put forward from the Members Council.
- Review rules as and when required
- Review and approve qualifier allocations and tenders as required
- Review the process for affiliation of shows
- Provide ongoing analysis of the competition structure in order to ensure it best caters for the needs and requests of the membership as a whole.
- Ensure appropriate policies are in place throughout the sport including disciplinary procedures, official appointments, dispensation requests
- Advise and endorse the competition calendar
- Be able to provide insight and guidance in regard to National and International competition and be able to provide a link between these to ensure consistency
- To sit on working groups as required focusing on specific areas of the sport
- Perform additional tasks focussing on specific areas as directed by the Board
Person Specification:
Experience & Knowledge
Essential:
- Thorough understanding of the National Competition structure
- Extensive experience of International competitions, rules and environments
- Thorough understanding of the coaching and training framework within British Showjumping
- Thorough understanding of the Equine Talent Pathway within the sport
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the Athlete Talent Pathway within British Showjumping
Other:
Essential
- Be committed to British Showjumpings aims and ambitions
- As a British Showjumping representative you will be a team player with excellent communication skills with other committee members and Board Directors
- Willingness to undertake duties outside of meetings
- Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection rules and ability to perform duties in absolute adherence to these rules
- Willingness to undertake training and development as required
- Regular access to emails
Desirable
- IT Skills, including use of Microsoft Office Products
- Demonstrate high moral and ethical values
Please note a declaration of interest relating to the operation of British Showjumping and the individual’s involvement therein, will be required.Further Information:
The role is Voluntary. Expenses directly related to the execution of the role will be paid in accordance with British Showjumping’s current Expenses Policy. (Available on request).
To apply:
Please send a CV with a covering letter to: Nicky McMurdo, EA to The CEO, British Showjumping, Meriden Business Park, Copse Drive, Meriden, West Midlands, CV5 9RG. Email: nicky.mcmurdo@britishshowjumping.co.uk
Closing Date for applications:
Monday, 22nd June 2015 – 12 noon.
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