Games Delivery Intern

Commonwealth Games England GAMES DELIVERY INTERN Background – Commonwealth Games England Commonwealth Games England (CGE) is responsible for preparing and delivering the England Team at the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Youth Games. Our core purposes are to lead and manage the participation of Team England and to deliver excellent performance and support environments. CGE also aim to represent England effectively within the CGF, and to raise the profile and reinforce the value, reputation and future of this great sporting event. VISION “Empowering our athletes’ success and inspiring personal achievement through the power of sport.” VALUES PERFORMANCE RESPECT INSPIRATION DIVERSITY EXCELLENCE This is our strength. We This is our This is our This is our connect, benchmark. This is our foundation. We purpose. We collaborate and Every detail commitment. We stay humble inspire the communicate makes a give our best and work hard. Nation and the as Team difference. Our every day. We go We do it right next England. standards are for gold. We for our generation. We Together we second to none leave it all out on teammates, write history are stronger. and results the field. our supporters, every day. We openly follow. our Nation. celebrate together. KEY PRIORITIES IN THE 2022 STRATEGIC PLAN, THE PRIDE OF OUR NATION Be one of the most Deliver Team England effective, respected, best Develop an effective and success at Commonwealth governed and well managed sustainable multi-Games Games and Commonwealth sports associations in funding model Youth Games England and the Commonwealth Background – The Commonwealth Games The Commonwealth Games is a multi-national, multi-sport event. Held every four years, it involves the elite athletes of the Commonwealth of Nations. Attendance at the Commonwealth Games is typically around 4,500 athletes. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is the organisation responsible for the direction and control of the Commonwealth Games. Individual participating countries have Commonwealth Games Associations, responsible for the national team’s attendance and performance at the Games. The first Games, then known as the British Empire Games, were held in 1930 in Hamilton, Ontario, in Canada. The name changed to British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1954, to British Commonwealth Games in 1970 and to the current name of the Commonwealth Games in 1974. As well as many Olympic sports, the Games also include some sports that are played mainly in Commonwealth countries, such as lawn bowls, netball and squash. There are currently 54 countries in the Commonwealth and 72 teams participate in the Games. The four Home Nations of the United Kingdom - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - send separate teams, and individual teams are also sent by Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man. Only six teams have attended every Commonwealth Games: England, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Scotland and Wales. Australia has topped the medals table at twelve games, England at seven and Canada once. Birmingham 2022 will be the third addition of the Games hosted in England. The previous two additions were in London in 1934 and in Manchester in 2002. Birmingham 2022 is set to have the largest ever female and para sport programme in history. The value of the Commonwealth Games The Games may be famously friendly, but competition is often fierce. For some non-Olympic sports, they are the pinnacle. Medals are prized very highly by those who win them and over the years there have been many iconic performances. Different memories will stand out for different people, but few will forget Team England winning the netball competition on the Gold Coast in 2018, Paula Radcliffe’s record breaking 5000m at Manchester in 2002, or Daley Thompson’s explosion onto the world stage at the Edmonton Games in 1978. The Games play a vital part in the cycle of competition and the athlete’s development pathway. They provide experience of major international competition in a multi-sport environment. For some athletes and coaches, the Commonwealth Games are a vital stepping-stone to the next Olympic Games. The Games contribute not only to sport but also socially and culturally. They are largely about young people, and they are inherently multicultural. The next Commonwealth Games in 2022 will bring together 6,500 athletes and officials in one of the youngest cities in Europe (around half of its residents are under 30); cheered on by an inclusive, welcoming and sport-loving city region that is already home to 187 nationalities from around the Commonwealth and the rest of the world. eqUIP Programme This internship is part of the eqUIP programme (University Internship Programme), which is an initiative of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) that runs in partnership with various universities of the Commonwealth countries. The eqUIP programme is more than the placement of interns into Commonwealth Games Associations; it is one element in a larger programme offering which focuses on addressing the specific needs of a CGA. Universities across the Commonwealth’s 6 continental regions join forces with the CGF to collaborate and strengthen their organisational capacity in a sustainable manner, to create a training pathway and to develop a knowledge transfer network. The desired outcome of this development programme should in turn see an effective improvement in Games team management and the delivery of world class teams that meet the obligations under the CGA’s Constitutions and the CGF Constitution. The programme includes a minimum of two structured training workshops organized by the CGF which can occur in a central location or abroad and will involve interns who are placed in other CGAs within the UK and Africa. The Role – Games Delivery Intern The Games Delivery Intern will work closely with CGE’s Operations Manager, supporting the games delivery team in several areas, to assist in the preparations for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Seamless operations are the prime key to the success of Team England. The aim of the operations function is to deliver an optimum experience for athletes and officials in the lead up to and during the Games, allowing them to achieve their absolute best. Key Responsibilities The Games Delivery Intern will work closely with key staff on a range of projects. These include, but are not limited to: • Supporting the Operations team on several delivery aspects of the Games and supporting the wider Games Delivery as required o Pre-Games event organising. o Support accreditation data collection and management of the accreditation portal. o As required, support National Governing Bodies with their data collection and assist in educating the Team Leaders in using the system/ portal. o Assist with kit and distribution of team uniform to the whole delegation. o Admin assistance for the medical team. o Support the Arrivals and Departures of Team England. • Work closely with the Queens Baton Relay (QBR) project manager o Attend QBR meetings to understand the logistics and operational requirements. o Work with QBR project manager to understand the route, the size of our team travelling on the relay and what bookings are required. o Take responsibility for these bookings covering all accommodation, transport, catering, kit requirements for the event. • Coordination of itineraries for Friends and Family of Team England at Games time. • Transfer of knowledge. • To provide support for offsite meetings, conferences and events as required. • To present a professional image with CGE stakeholders, partners, sponsors and with the National Governing Bodies of Birmingham 2022. Role Details • Reporting to the Operations Manager • Full time from 1st August 2021 to 30th July 2022* *opportunity for this to extend for one month to work at Games time • 35 hours per week • Based in central London (WC1V 6PL) *We are currently working remotely, but will be returning to office as soon as safe to do so • UK and international travel may be required • Salary – Competitive Person Specification The key attributes of the Intern will be: • Highly organised with meticulous planning skills • Keen eye for detail • Able to operate under pressure • Able to plan and manage time effectively • A strong and clear communicator • Confident and comfortable working in a team or in an individual environment • Event coordination experience would be desirable • Keen interest in international sport The Intern must have a level of flexibility as the working environment can change. This includes both the type of work as well as the daily hours worked. This is a great opportunity for someone who has recently graduated and is looking to start a career within the sport industry. Qualifications/ Knowledge Essential Desirable Bachelor’s Degree received in 2020/21 ✓ Experience Experience of handling sensitive information appropriately ✓ Experience of office administration ✓ An understanding of sport in England, the UK and internationally ✓ Experience of operations delivery in a sport or events environment ✓ Experience of administrative support to senior managers and stakeholders ✓ Experience of managing suppliers and other third parties ✓ Skills Efficient and effective administrative skills ✓ Excellent communication and presentation skills ✓ Excellent IT skills and competent on Microsoft Office programmes such as ✓ Office, Excel and PowerPoint Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail ✓ Ability to balance conflicting demands and tight deadlines ✓ Confidence working with social

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