Performance Director (Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe)

Organisation: Paddle UK
Salary: Competitive
Location: Nottingham
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 10 July 2025
Interview date: 17 July 2025
Job Description: About Us

Paddle UK is the 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.

Salary: Competitive
Work Location: National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham
Working Hours: The role requires flexibility to work unsociable hours, including weekends, as well as the ability to travel and spend extended periods abroad
Closing Date: Midday, Thursday 10th July 2025
Interview Date: 17th July 2025, with a second stage on 30th July 2025
Interview Location: Paddle UK, National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham, NG12 2LU

The Role

We have ambitious goals for our Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World-Class Programme – delivering medal-winning performances at World Cups, European and World Championships, and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our success is built on a thriving pathway, a connected community, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.

We’re looking for a Performance Director to lead this journey. You’ll oversee a performance budget of approximately £7.5 million across the LA Olympic cycle and manage a talented team of six direct reports.

We are seeking an engaging, committed, and creative leader with:

- A deep understanding of high-performance sport
- Significant pathway development experience
- Proven ability to lead cultural change
- A strong track record of operating at a strategic leadership level
- Empathy, humility, and emotional intelligence

Full details of the role can be found in the Recruitment Pack using the link below.

We recognise the contribution our employees make and think these benefits reflect our appreciation:

- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Option to purchase annual leave (salary sacrifice)
- Pension Scheme, 9% total contribution (salary sacrifice)
- Free onsite parking and bike storage

Please visit our Careers Centre on our website to find out more about Paddle UK, our benefits, culture, and recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the role or to arrange an informal chat, please contact Keir Worth, Director of Paddlesport, via keir.worth@paddleuk.org.uk, and we’ll organise a call.
How to apply: To apply for the position and to access the recruitment pack please use the following link: https://britishcanoeing.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=bd87cb79-a194-4988-b4ff-07e38282decc