We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Club and Partnership Liaison to join our Leisure team at Barn Elms Boathouse at Enable!
About Us:
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving peoples wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils charities and other local organisations to deliver health leisure community services and events that enrich peoples lives and strengthen our local community.
At Enable we value our employees and our culture focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment employees will also receive:
Benefits:
- 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays) 3 additional free days off at Christmas
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
- A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks Wellbeing Hour etc)
- Free Gym Membership
- Free breakfasts/snacks
Reports to: Boathouse Operations Manager
Based: Barn Elms Boathouse
Salary: 15788.90 per annum (FTE: 31573.08 ENSc5)
Contract: Permanent Part Time
DBS: Enhanced
Role Overview:
The Leisure Team are passionate about benefitting the local community through sports and leisure activities. We are experts in our service and pride ourselves on our customer experience and inclusivity through affordable or complementary programmes reaching those that need it the most. The leisure team want to enrich all lives within Wandsworth leading on the needs of the community delivering programmes that reach out to local places and people removing barriers and increasing access to activity.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full lifecycle of Barn Elms Boathouse membership processes including reviewing applications issuing welcome documentation coordinating induction sessions and managing membership fee collection.
- Liaise with coaching staff to ensure timely and accurate processing of all squad race entries and related invoicing. Provide administrative and logistical support for squad attendance at events and regattas.
- Attend races with squads to provide operational oversight and real-time support ensuring smooth execution of logistics and representing the club professionally at external events.
- Plan and deliver regular stakeholder and membership meetings including setting agendas circulating relevant documentation recording minutes and tracking follow-up actions to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Lead on internal and external communication with members stakeholders and the wider community through newsletters email updates and public announcements. Ensure consistent messaging and timely information dissemination.
- Collaborate with coaching staff to produce engaging post-event reports including performance analysis and athlete success stories to showcase the impact of the clubs programmes.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to plan and deliver fundraising activities. Work closely with coaches and the wider management team to identify priority areas for investment and ensure funds are allocated effectively.
- Line manage rowing coaches and other operational staff providing clear leadership ongoing support and professional development opportunities to ensure high-quality delivery and team cohesion.
- Support and co-lead on the planning and delivery of community and squad rowing sessions ensuring sessions are inclusive safe and aligned with the clubs development goals.
- Work with your line manager to identify your own support needs and undertake continual personal and professional development.
- To comply with Enables Codes of practice and conduct including policies and procedures concerning data protection health and safety and safeguarding.
- To be committed to the promotion of equality diversity and inclusion for others both colleagues and clients.
- To create and maintain a safe supportive and welcoming environment where all people are treated with dignity and their identity and culture are valued and respected. Report any instances of inappropriate behaviour or discrimination.
- Ensure data is kept securely in line with data protection law and Enable LCs procedures.
- To be fully aware of the principles of safeguarding as they apply to children and vulnerable adults in relation to your work role. Always follow safeguarding procedures and ensure that your line manager is kept fully informed of any safeguarding concerns.
Skills and Experience:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders including rowers coaches club officials and external partners
- Proven track record in building and maintaining strong professional relationships across multiple organizations
- Experience in conflict resolution and diplomatic problem-solving
- Minimum 2 years experience in sports administration event coordination or club management
- Understanding of rowing sport structure competitions and regulatory requirements
- Experience organizing or supporting sporting events regattas or competitions
- Proficiency in database management and record-keeping systems
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
- Personal rowing experience as an athlete coach or official
- Understanding of British Rowing governance structures and affiliated club networks
- Familiarity with regatta organization and competition formats
Personal Attributes
- Passionate about rowing and promoting the sport
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
- Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within the rowing community
- Professional demeanour with strong ethical standards
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.
If this role not quite right however you are still interested in working at Enable then we encourage you to get in touch today on
Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality Diversity and Inclusion please visit our website.