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The Nature Valley Classic Birmingham is a women’s grass-court tennis tournament featuring the world’s top players. The event is organised by the LTA and has an illustrious 38-year history of attracting the biggest names in the sport, including Billie Jean King, Martina Navratilova, Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova and Naomi Osaka! We are looking for a team of 150 volunteers to play a vital role in delivering this major international event. You don’t need any previous tennis or event experience, but plenty of enthusiasm and a passion for helping others is a must. As part of our team you’ll get to cover a number of different positions, meet lots of friendly people and watch some world-class tennis too. Event apparel, food & refreshments and training will also be provided. Best of all, we're certain that you'll have truly memorable experience that is lots of fun. But don't just take our word for it... Our 2019 volunteer team rated their overall experience 9.8/10 - and this year we're aiming for a perfect 10! How to apply Apply online at  www.lta.org.uk/ClassicVolunteers  Application deadline: Sunday 15 March 2020 Contact us:   

ATHLETICS is the Nation’s number one Olympic and Paralympic sport and one of the world’s few truly global sports, with 200 countries participating at the last World Athletics Championships alone. UK Athletics (“UKA”) is the National Governing Body for Athletics in the UK. UKA’s four primary roles are: governance of the sport, staging world class events, securing commercial income to fund the sport and developing athletes and coaches to achieve success on the world stage. UK Athletics has worked closely with the Home Country Athletic Federations (“HCAFs”) to finalise and agree a new vision for athletics in the UK. This fresh, ambitious, unified vision for the sport covers all areas of activity, including mass participation, athlete pathways, coaching, elite performance, major events and commercial income, whilst putting schools, clubs, coaches and volunteers at its heart. UKA is now seeking a new Chief Financial Officer to help lead the organisation through the next stage of evolution and development. The Role As Chief Financial Officer, you will report to the Chief Executive Officer of UKA and be based at the UK Athletics Head Office at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. Purpose • To provide the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that the company has effective: operational controls and systems; administrative and reporting procedures; and staffing in place to effectively achieve the organisation’s strategies, objectives and to ensure financial strength and operating efficiency. • To be a key member of the UK Athletics (UKA) Board, Senior Leadership Team and deputise for the CEO when required, both internally and externally. • Overseeing financial operations of the company and business partnering the executives across all areas with particular responsibility for the following functions: Finance & Governance; IT; Facilities, and Health & Safety. • Ensure operational policies and procedures promote the company values and culture. Key Responsibilities • Provide day-to-day leadership and management that mirror the strategy mission and core values of the company. • Lead in strategic planning and the corporate governance of UKA. • Contribute to the company’s strategy to achieve and surpass business goals and objectives for sales, profitability and cash flow. • Lead UKA’s compliance with the Code for Sports Governance and UK Sport requirements as they arise. • Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all operational business processes, including in-house operational software systems. • Provide timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the company to the Board, Board Committees and UK Members Council and key stakeholders/partners. • Support the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes. • Support UKA’s commercial programme through direct contact with major clients and partners as and when required. • Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company. • Research, identify and implement new initiatives within the operational departments to increase income and cash flow for UK Athletics. • Foster good relations and represent UK Athletics with key stakeholders. • Maintain a working knowledge of required policies and official regulations governing all aspects of the company operations. • Lead and successfully implement business operational change management programmes required to achieve the organisation’s strategies. • Motivate and lead the finance function and direct reports; attract, recruit and retain required members of the team. • Liaise with external organisations providing accurate reporting to fulfil the terms of funding from UK Sport, Sport England, and other bodies which award funding to UKA. • To manage relationships with major grant funders. • To participate in the commercial development of new revenue streams as part of the long-term business planning process. Knowledge & Skills • A proven Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director in relevant complex organisations, demonstrating the following: o Successful track record of implementing organisational change to achieve business strategies; o Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic senior executive team and external key partners; o Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission; o Flexible and able to multitask: can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and business operational systems; o Evidence of ability to consistently make good commercial business decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; o The ability to balance the delivery of programmes against the realities of budgets; o Problem solving, project management and creative resourcefulness. • In terms of other required areas : o Excellent oral and written communication skills, and capable of expressing complex issues in a style that is clear, concise and accurate, with a keen eye for detail; o Clear thinker with resilience and an ability to act strategically as well as, where required, manage closely to ensure operational excellence; o Dedicated with the energy and enthusiasm to motivate others; o Experienced in working under pressure to strict deadlines; o An understanding of the functions of a not for profit or sport’s governing body would be an advantage but is not a requirement; o Detailed knowledge of the financial and regulatory context for companies in the UK; o IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft GP and other reporting tools; o Politically savvy and skilled at stakeholder management. • Education / Qualifications: o Professional accounting qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent; o Degree level education or equivalent. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As the largest Olympic and Paralympic Sport, equality, diversity and inclusion is core to UKA’s world-wide appeal, one they are proud to champion at every opportunity. UKA embraces equality, diversity and inclusion both on and off the field of play where everyone can bring their whole selves to the organisation and we encourage job applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation. UKA is a Disability Confident Leader and will guarantee an interview to any candidate with disability who meets the minimum job criteria. How to apply If interested in this opportunity please apply in writing to our retained consultancy at . Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, SF are only able to respond to successful candidates.  

Main Purpose of job: To support students through to the successful conclusion of their chosen training programme To impart occupational skills to the students to the level expected in their training programme To support students for to develop competency in their qualification as required by the awarding body To ensure students complete their training programme on target as agreed with the recruitment consultant and student, as detailed on the Individual Learning Plan To achieve all personal targets set on time Responsibilities, duties and tasks: To agree an individual training programme with each student, and monitor this to ensure that the student is working to the targets agreed To ensure that students understand their right and responsibilities with regard to their qualification To correctly interpret standards for the BTEC qualifications To train, or arrange training for students to ensure they have sufficient competence to successfully complete their training programme To use appropriate lesson plans for teaching as determined by the Training Manager To identify valid, reliable and sufficient evidence to enable students to complete their qualification To identify and address gaps in achievement To maintain a record of progress and achievement for each student To ensure that all students have equal and fair access to the assessment process To give constructive feedback on achievement and performance to students To meet regularly for standardisation and training with other Tutors and/or Internal Verifiers To carry out other standardisation activities as may reasonably be expected by the Lead Internal Verifier Responsibilities To maintain personal and professional development and CPD to meet awarding body and contract requirements, and the changing demands of the job To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of the job To undertake health and safety duties commensurate with the job role and/or as detailed in the staff handbook To present a good image of Heart of England Training in all contacts, and to maintain constructive relationships To apply the company’s safeguarding policy and practices To support the company in ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act To undertake the duties described in this job description in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees, students and other contacts and is consistent with the company’s Equal Opportunities Policy To be aware of and follow the guidelines issued by DCSF under the Every Child Matters Policy Package We offer full training and support, a competitive salary plus bonus with potential increase after 6 months after successful probationary period. Monday – Friday, 8:50am – 4:30pm working hours (FT), travel expenses, company pension scheme, health care scheme, 33 days holiday allowance (FT inc bank holidays) rising to 38 days after ‘time served’ period (PT holidays Pro Rata) and on-going development opportunities. How to apply Apply with a CV and Covering Statement to:  

The opportunity has arisen to make a difference in the finance function for UK Athletics, in this role, as the organization moves towards the Tokyo Olympic Games. We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant who is comfortable with taking responsibility for the accuracy of their work output. The individual will be organized, efficient, used to managing their own work to achieve deadlines, and will be adaptable within a changing environment. Key responsibilities for this role are: Preparation of the Management Accounts for a number of Departments, including raising accruals and prepayments. Business Partnering of Budget holders in a number of Departments and preparation of forecasts and budgets. Quarterly HMRC returns. Ad hoc returns for other stakeholders. Monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Preparation and oversight of payments to athletes. This role would suit candidates who have significant experience working in a similar role and are either PQ or QBE. How to apply For further details on the role and for a Job description, please visit;  

Interested in tutoring others through our Coach Education series? From leadership workshops to Level 3 coaching qualifications, we provide a range of opportunities for people to better understand the rules, skills and tactics behind our sport. We are recruiting tutors for the following areas: West Midlands England / South West England / South Wales Must be available to work on weekends and on some weekdays on a casual basis. For further information visit: https://britishdodgeball.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Tutor-JD-PS.pdf How to apply To apply, please rad the Job Description & Person Specification and fill out the form on the British Dodgeball website: