BWL Vacancies: We Are Hiring!

British Weight Lifting are looking for individuals to join our fantastic team in the following two roles: Head of Events, and Community & Membership Engagement Manager. We have also extended the deadlines for both roles until 7 May 2021

As the UK's recognised Governing Body for weightlifting, our role is to inspire a nation of weightlifters through exceptional leadership and expertise.

We are responsible for the growth and success of weightlifting at every level. Our work sees us support a network of weightlifting bodies, clubs and gyms across the UK, as well as the thousands of people actively involved in Olympic and Paralympic weightlifting disciplines.

Head of Events

Salary Range: £30,000 - £35,000

Location: Head Office (Leeds)

Responsible to: Chief Operating Officer

Main purpose of the Job:

To drive forward the development and delivery of an innovative, inspiring, diverse and inclusive national
competition portfolio to reach and engage with a wide audience.

To oversee all aspects of BWL events to ensure high quality competitions are delivered to timescales and
within budget.

The role is office based with some weekend travel and overnight stays to support the delivery of events.

Deadline: 7 May 2021

Find out more here

Membership and Club Engagement Manager

Salary Range: £24,000 - £26,000

Location: Head Office (Leeds)

Responsible to: Head of Marketing and Communications

Main purpose of the Job:

To assist in the development and delivery of a new and more diverse membership package to increase overall
membership numbers, in order to meet BWL membership revenue targets.

To improve engagement levels, increase retention rates and increase customer satisfaction with the
membership base in order to assist in the successful delivery of the BWL operational plan and BWL strategy
and achievement of Sport England targets.

The role is office based with some weekend travel and overnight stays to support the delivery of events.

Deadline: 7 May 2021

Find out more here

Commitment to Equality

BWL is a recognised equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, belief and gender.

Application & Selection Process

Please download and complete the application form and equalities & diversity form from our careers page and email them to our Office Manager Sue Ward sue.ward@britishweightlifting.org

Shortlisting will take place as soon as possible once applications close. Please can you indicate clearly on your application form, a telephone number where you can be contacted during office hours (9.00am – 5.00pm).

 Successful applicants will be contacted via email/letter with information relating to the interview time, location and format. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.