Job Specification

Director of Pathway Development

Job Title Director of Pathway Development Reports to Chief Executive Officer Directorate Pathway Development Location British Headquarters, London or other agreed location

Job Purpose

To provide leadership and overall accountability for the creation and implementation of pathway strategies and models for all participant groups in the rowing community that enable individuals at all levels, regardless of their background or circumstances, to achieve their ambitions.

To foster and promote an integrated approach to pathways across the business drawing on expertise from various teams including but not limited to the Membership & Rowing Community and Performance directorates.

Rower Pathway

. Proactively develop and implement a cohesive rower pathway at community sport level including all stages up to the high performance programme, in cooperation with the Membership & Rowing Community and Performance directorates.

. Oversee the England Talent Pathway and establish effective integration of the talent system from community, club and Home Nations to ’s Performance Foundation, providing a connection to the high performance programme.

. Lead on the further development of competitive structures at a local, regional and national level, including the Home International Regatta and Sculling Festival, working closely with British Rowing’s Competitions Officer.

. Be responsible for the ongoing development of inclusive initiatives, including but not limited to the Women on Water project and the ongoing implementation of British Rowing’s Adaptive Rowing strategy.

Coaching & Coach Education

. Lead on the further development of a coordinated learning and development programme for coaches across all disciplines of the sport (eg. on the water, indoor, coastal, etc.) with a focus on implementing a cost effective and relevant delivery model in strategically identified areas.

. Be responsible for, and provide standardisation of, British Rowing’s curriculum content, e-learning platform, resources, learning experiences and educational conferences. 1

. Oversee the continued development and deployment of the coach educator workforce ensuring financial viability and strategic reach.

. Work with the Director of Partnerships and Director of Innovation to assess and exploit the potential commercial value of British Rowing’s learning and development intellectual property.

Other Learning & Development

. Oversee and support the development and implementation of high quality and participant focused workforce strategies that support the sport from development to performance.

. Lead on the development and delivery of educational programmes and workshops related to umpire training, regatta management, water safety, anti-doping, child welfare and other such programmes that warrant demand.

. Ensure that British Rowing’s anti-doping and integrity policies and procedures are sufficiently robust and in compliance with the UK’s National Anti-Doping Policy.

Relationships

. Be responsible for the management of the coach education team, Stewards Charitable Trust workforce and all staff in the Pathway Development team.

. Work closely across the organisation ensuring that best practice is shared and to provide a visible link between the high performance programme and the grassroots of the sport.

. Work with the Director of Membership & Rowing Community and Performance Director to establish proactive, dynamic and effective relationships between field officers, coach education team and the high performance programme.

. Assess and further develop the roles of, and interaction between, the National Coaching Committee, Regional Coach Educator groups, the Technical Panel and the SOURCE group, and provide leadership and support as required.

. Provide a vital link between British Rowing staff, the Sport Committee and all relevant Committees, including the National Competition Committee and the National Umpires Committee.

. Establish and enhance effective relationships with relevant strategic and key delivery partners, including Sport England, and Welsh Rowing.

. Be an active member of Directors’ Team and contribute to the strategic direction of British Rowing.

This job specification is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. 2

Person Specification

. Senior management and leadership experience with a proven track record of delivery in the field of sport or relevant sector

. Outstanding strategic awareness supported by delivering clear and consistent strategies from articulate visions, ideas and plans to a broad range of stakeholders

. A proven ability to transform vision into reality, ensuring the delivery of a plan which maximises the return on investment across British Rowing’s strategic objectives

. Comprehensive knowledge of rowing and the different potential and existing stakeholder groups

. Understanding of coaching, officiating and workforce structures within a national and/or international sporting environment and of qualifications/awarding bodies systems and educational procedures

. Creative thinker and desire to drive innovative and effective programmes and initiatives. . Ability to seamlessly manage strategic, technical and leadership demands within a multi-stakeholder environment.

. Dynamic leadership skills alongside gravitas and credibility in authority to tailor the appropriate message to the audience and to ensure all direct reports are engaged and empowered to exceed expectations.

Additional Information

Working hours are 40 hours a week although flexibility is required in order to ensure core objectives are achieved. National and international travel may be required.

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