British Blind Sport: Head of Sport Development  

Salary range: £31,500 – £36,000
Hours of work/commitment: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid working with 50% of time-based at Head Office
Closing date: Friday 9th December
Interview date: 15th – 20th December

About the role 

British Blind Sport is embarking on a new 5-year strategy and we are looking for a Head of Sport Development to help us to achieve our goals. As the only national disability sport organisation representing blind and partially sighted people, we are passionate about making a visible difference through sport for all people living with sight loss.  Being an inspirational and proactive leader who has a commitment to helping others, we are keen to hear from you. Along with the responsibility of our sport department, the successful candidate will be able to be part of the planning and delivery of the IBSA World Games in August 2023, which is a pivotal moment in international blind sport.  We are looking for a credible professional who can demonstrate resilience, maturity and be a source of knowledge and experience in disability sport.

BBS Head of Sport Development Job Description
BBS Standard Job Application Form

We are an equal opportunities employer, and our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act.  We welcome everyone to create inclusive teams.  We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. BBS continues to monitor and review our employment policies and recruitment practices. Your assistance in completing this form is greatly appreciated, but is not mandatory. Any information you provide is kept confidential and is not part of your application. Link: https://britishblindsport.wufoo.com/forms/m1q7w0bg13zhw5r/

If you believe you have the right skills, experience and a positive ‘can do’ attitude then this role might just be for you!  Please send in a completed application form by Friday 9th December 2022.

Secondment placements will be considered.

If you require any further information, please contact Alaina MacGregor, CEO on chiefexec@britishblindsport.org.uk