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About the Role
British Rowing is seeking an inspirational, values-led leader to shape the culture of our World-Leading Performance Programme, building on a proud heritage. The Director of Performance will work closely with the CEO to evolve an environment where athletes and staff thrive, designing, measuring, and evolving the cultural environment as a critical component of the performance system.
Responsibilities
- Design, measure, and evolve the cultural environment as a critical component of the performance system.
Requirements
- Proven ability to build and lead a modern high-performance culture prioritizing people, wellbeing, and long-term success.
- Experience leading elite sport environments at the highest level, with strong rowing or Olympic/Paralympic expertise.
- Deep understanding of coaching, sport science, medicine, technology, international competition, and talent pathways.
- Demonstrable experience managing significant budgets.
- Strategic thinker with exceptional planning, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Motivated and results-oriented, with the courage to make tough decisions and raise standards.
- Proven ability to work with multiple partners, stakeholders, and volunteers.
- Strong understanding of broader business drivers and senior-level governance.
- Resilience, stamina, and flexibility in high-pressure environments.
- Outstanding communication skills across written, verbal, and presentation formats.
- Deep commitment to rowing and Olympic/Paralympic ideals.
Experience Level
- Highest level of elite sport environments
About the Company
- British Rowing is the national governing body for rowing in England.
- Our core purpose is to harness the power of rowing to change lives.
- Our Values: Teamwork | Respect | Integrity | Ambition | Inclusion