Volunteer & Workforce Development Delivery Lead
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A bit about the role
British Rowings workforce of tutors educators and volunteer developers play a vital role in delivering the training and development programmes that support our clubs coaches and volunteers. The Volunteer & Workforce Development Delivery Lead ensures that this delivery is consistent well organised and aligned with our long-term strategy.
This is a role for someone who is highly organised builds strong relationships and takes pride in ensuring high-quality delivery at scale. You will use data to identify hotspots of demand and areas of need develop a rolling 12-month calendar of activity and coordinate our contractor workforce so that the right offers are in place at the right time.
Working closely with the Head of Volunteer & Workforce Development the Head of Qualifications and Training Development and colleagues in the membership and safeguarding teams you will be central to ensuring our learning and training programmes are delivered efficiently consistently and to a high standard.
This is a role for someone who is highly organised builds strong relationships and takes pride in ensuring high-quality delivery at scale. You will use data to identify hotspots of demand and areas of need develop a rolling 12-month calendar of activity and coordinate our contractor workforce so that the right offers are in place at the right time.
Working closely with the Head of Volunteer & Workforce Development the Head of Qualifications and Training Development and colleagues in the membership and safeguarding teams you will be central to ensuring our learning and training programmes are delivered efficiently consistently and to a high standard.
- Coordinate the delivery of British Rowings learning and training programmes through a network of contractors and workforce educators.
- Ensure delivery is aligned with organisational priorities and the programmes designed by the Head of Volunteer & Workforce Development and Head of Qualifications & Training Development.
- Develop and maintain a rolling 12-18 month calendar of courses workshops and development activity ensuring members and clubs have visibility and confidence in the offer.
- Use data and insight to identify hotspots of demand and ensure delivery capacity is targeted where it will have the greatest impact.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors educators and regional partners ensuring delivery is responsive and effective.
- Put in place and deliverclear quality assurance and enhancementprocesses and take action to maintain standards of delivery when required.
- Monitor delivery performance gathering feedback and reporting regularly on progress uptake and impact.
- Ensure good record-keeping scheduling and reporting to support transparency and effective planning.
- Represent British Rowing positively with clubs regions and community partners building confidence in the quality of our workforce support.
A bit about you
The successful candidate will be:
- Organised and reliable with a strong ability to plan and coordinate delivery across a wide geographic spread.
- Skilled at building relationships and gaining commitment from contractors educators and partners.
- Comfortable using data and insight to inform decisions and prioritise resources.
- A confident communicator able to influence and support others to deliver to high standards.
- Proactive solutions-focused and able to respond quickly when delivery challenges arise.
- Committed to inclusion and ensuring opportunities are accessible and welcoming to all.
- HaveKnowledge of pedagogy and curriculum design
Mandatory Requirements
- Proven experience of coordinating delivery across a network of contractors volunteers or staff in sport education community or related sectors.
- Strong organisational and scheduling skills with experience of managing rolling calendars of activity.
- Demonstrable ability to build and maintain trusted relationships across a broad stakeholder base.
- Familiarity withcourse management systems digital booking platformsandlearning management systems.
- Experience of applying data and insight to inform delivery planning.
- Evidence of managing quality assurance processes and taking corrective action when requiredincluding workforce development.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
What we offer
Besides the salary and 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pro rata youll also get:
7.5% employer pension contribution (when you contribute 3%)
20 per month with Betterspace (our wellbeing platform)
Company Health Insurance and Health Cash Plan
Life assurance (x3 your salary)
Cycle to work scheme
Free and secure parking in Hammersmith
Free annual ROW Membership
Bonus annual leave between Christmas and New Years Day
7.5% employer pension contribution (when you contribute 3%)
20 per month with Betterspace (our wellbeing platform)
Company Health Insurance and Health Cash Plan
Life assurance (x3 your salary)
Cycle to work scheme
Free and secure parking in Hammersmith
Free annual ROW Membership
Bonus annual leave between Christmas and New Years Day
Additional Information
Please submit your application alongside your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability.
Salary: 31-35k plus employee benefits package.
Closing date: 18th February 2026.
Salary: 31-35k plus employee benefits package.
Closing date: 18th February 2026.
About us
Our passion is rowing in all of its forms.British Rowing is the governing body for rowing responsible for supporting grassroots rowing in England and preparing the GB Rowing Team ready for the Olympics Paralympics and other international competitions.
We are committed to equal opportunitiesand welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age disability sex gender reassignment sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please let us know by indicating your needs to the HR team in the application form or by emailing .
Our vision is a sport that welcomes and has an offer for everyone. Our mission is to create a healthy inclusive and life-enhancing sport. We are a membership organisation with over 30000 individual members supporting over 550 affiliated clubs and 230 affiliated events. We cover all types of rowing - whether its on the river or lake on the sea at home or in the gym.
We are committed to equal opportunitiesand welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age disability sex gender reassignment sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please let us know by indicating your needs to the HR team in the application form or by emailing .
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- Grant Writing
- Music Therapy
- Memory Care
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Writing Skills
About Company
British Rowing is the governing body for the sport of rowing, both indoor rowing and rowing on water. We are committed to ensuring that the sport continues to thrive from the grassroots right up to winning medals at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are responsible for participatio ... View more
