Business Operations Manager

Organisation: Bowls Development Alliance
Salary: Up to £28,000 FT PA (pro rata) depending on experience.
Location: Home based, with occasional travel for meetings
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 15 November 2026
Interview date: 30 November 2026
Job Description: Salary: Up to £28,000 FT PA (pro rata) depending on experience.
Hours: 21hrs (Flexibly), ideally over a minimum of 4 days a week
Location: Home-based, with occasional travel for meetings
Contract: Permanent (Part-Time)

About Us:

The Bowls Development Alliance (BDA) is a partnership organisation with a core purpose to sustain, grow and develop the sport of bowls in partnership with the bowls family.
Working with the National Governing Bodies for the sport and supported by Sport England, our focus is on increasing and sustaining participation, supporting clubs and volunteers, safeguarding participants, and ensuring the sport is welcoming, inclusive and accessible for everyone.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly organised and proactive Business Operations Manager to provide operational, administrative and governance support across the organisation, helping to ensure effective processes, strong governance and compliance.
This is a varied and important role, working closely with the Managing Director, Senior Management Team, working groups and the BDA Board. Alongside supporting the day-to-day running of the organisation, you will coordinate governance and data protection processes, support organisational projects, and help implement the BDA's sustainability policy and guidance across the organisation and its member National Governing Bodies.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in business administration and supporting organisational operations
• Is highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage multiple deadlines
• Enjoys working with people, building positive internal and external relationships
• Can contribute to the coordination and delivery of organisational projects
• Has a flexible, proactive and solution-focused approach
• Competent IT skills and understands the importance of accurate record-keeping, data protection and confidentiality
• Is comfortable supporting governance and compliance processes, coordinating meetings and maintaining organisational records.

A background working with volunteers or in sport is helpful but not essential.
How to apply: Before you apply, take a look at the attached job description. We want to hear in your cover letter how your skills and experiences make you a great fit for the role. The Full Job Description and Person Specification can be found on the BDA website here - https://bowlsdevelopmentalliance.com/2026/10/21/business-operations-manager/ Please send: • Your CV • A covering letter outlining how your skills and experience match the role Please send these to HR@Bowlsdevelopmentalliance.com Key Dates: Closing date: Sunday 15th November at 11:59pm Interviews: Week Commencing 30th November

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Business Operations Manager