Director of Growth & Engagement
1 day ago
Newport
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer Member of: Executive Leadership Team Location: Hybrid (Lilleshall/Home Based) Direct Reports: You will lead and develop a team of 4 direct reports, providing strategic leadership across the areas of Membership & Clubs, Workforce Development, Participation, EDI, Impact & Growth and Events & Competitions. The Director of Growth & Engagement provides strategic leadership for the development, growth and long-term sustainability of all forms of archery across the UK. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Director will shape and deliver Archery GB’s growth & engagement agenda, leading the organisation’s work to grow participation, strengthen clubs and communities and develop an inclusive and skilled workforce - ultimately positioning archery as a relevant and impactful sport within the wider sport, health and community landscape. The role will ensure the organisation adopts an insight-led, archer-centred and place-based approach that enables sustainable growth across all disciplines of archery, whilst delivering against Archery GB's strategic ambitions. • Membership & Clubs, • Workforce Development, • Participation, • EDI, • Impact & Growth, • Events & Competitions 1. Strategic & Executive Leadership • Lead Archery GB’s Growth & Engagement Strategy, translating organisational ambitions into priorities, plans, investment and measurable outcomes., • Ensure an integrated approach to growth across participation, membership, clubs, workforce, coaching, communities and commercial development., • Anticipate trends, opportunities, policy developments and risks affecting the future growth of archery., • Contribute to Archery GB’s executive leadership, governance and culture, providing strategic advice to the CEO and Board., • Lead directorate finance, resources, risk and compliance, ensuring value for money and measurable impact. 1. Participation, Membership & Club • Grow and diversify participation and membership, improving recruitment, retention and re-engagement., • Develop a compelling membership offer that responds to changing participant and customer needs., • Create new products, programmes and opportunities that grow participation and generate income., • Enable thriving, inclusive and sustainable clubs, strengthening their reach, resilience and financial sustainability., • Ensure the member and customer voice shapes organisational decisions., • Strengthen Archery GB’s governance and relationships with Home Nations, Counties and Regions. 1. Place-Based Development & Partnerships • Lead a place-based approach to investment and development, targeting resources where they can achieve greatest impact., • Position archery as a contributor to wider health, wellbeing, physical activity and community outcomes., • Build strategic partnerships across sport, government, education, health and the community sector., • Lead relationships with funding partners, securing investment and maximising emerging funding opportunities and social impact., • Represent Archery GB nationally and internationally, strengthening its position as a respected and trusted partner. 1. Workforce Development • Develop a modern, inclusive and future-ready archery workforce, aligned with UK Coaching and CIMSPA professional standards and frameworks., • Support the Head of Workforce with the long-term development of volunteers, coaches, officials and club leaders for all disciplines, in line with the UK Coaching Code of Practice for Coaches., • Oversee the creation of modern learning, development and accreditation pathways that reflect future participant and community needs., • Strengthen volunteer engagement and community leadership, and support clubs to build leadership, governance and operational capability. 1. Events, Competitions & Experiences • Oversee the development of Archery GB's event and competition strategy, ensuring events and competitions support participation, inclusion, membership and growth., • Support the development of innovative formats and experiences, including participation-focused opportunities alongside established competitive pathways., • Ensure national events deliver member value, community connection and organisational impact., • Creates a psychologically safe and empowering environment where people thrive., • Leads and develops high-performing teams, building organisational capability through succession planning and talent development., • Outstanding strategic leadership capability, with the ability to translate strategy into operational delivery., • Strong analytical and decision-making capability, with strong commercial and financial acumen., • Strong stakeholder influencing and relationship-building skills, with excellent communication and advocacy skills., • Ability to lead through influence as well as direct authority., • Uses insight, research and participation, membership and customer data to inform evidence-based decisions and identify opportunities for growth., • Establishes clear success measures and evaluation frameworks, captures learning, and communicates impact effectively to funders, partners and stakeholders., • Visionary, future-focused, curious and innovative; champions innovation, continuous improvement and customer-focused service delivery., • Works collaboratively with Executive colleagues and fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion and learning., • Authentic, inclusive and person-centred; champions equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the workforce and community., • Resilient and adaptable, committed to learning and continuous improvement, and creates a culture of continuous learning across the sport., • Senior leadership experience within sport, physical activity, community development or a related sector., • Successful delivery of large-scale growth, participation or community development strategies., • Experience leading significant organisational or cultural change., • Experience managing significant budgets and investment programmes., • Experience influencing complex stakeholder environments., • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams., • Understanding of the sport and physical activity landscape., • Knowledge of participation growth and behaviour change principles., • Understanding of workforce development and volunteer systems., • Knowledge of place-based working and community development., • Understanding of governance, safesport and public investment. #J-18808-Ljbffr