Paddlesport Administration Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
British Canoeing is the UK Governing Body for Paddlesports. We have had many advances in our sport and paddling now covers a wide range of interests and passions as a sport and a leisure activity for all. We want to support and provide opportunities for everyone to enjoy and realise their potential within all aspects of paddling regardless of their age, background or ability.
Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week, with occasional evening and weekend work
Closing Date: 20th March
Interview Date: 28th March
Location: National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont Country Park, Nottingham
The Role
The Paddlesport Administration Officer will support the Competition and Events Team with high quality administration support, including project work, meetings, minutes, data processing and analysis, report writing and record keeping.
The Paddlesport Administration Officer will provide an excellent level of support to the Competition and Events Team and to discipline committee volunteers supporting and leading on the administration around anti-doping education, team kit, international technical officials and national teams.
We are seeking an individual with excellent planning and communication skills with an ability to deal with a varied workload whilst maintaining attention to detail.
We recognise the contribution our employees make and think these benefits reflect our appreciation:
-Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Option to purchase up to 5 days annual leave (salary sacrifice)
- Pension Scheme, 9% total contribution (salary sacrifice)
- Dress for your day (jeans acceptable)
- Free onsite parking and bike storage
- Find out more about our other benefits in our job pack…
Full details of the role and our benefits can be found in our Job Pack.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Sports & Recreation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Paddlesport Administration Officer roles across British Canoeing's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Sports & Recreation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £22,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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