Paddlesport Administration Officer

Organisation: Paddle UK
Salary: £24,225 to £26,000 per annum
Location: Nottingham
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 25 July 2025
Interview date: 1 August 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: £24,225 to £26,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, including occasional evening and weekend work
Closing Date: 25th July
Interview Date: 1st August

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated Paddlesport Administration Officer who will provide high-quality and proactive support to the Events and Competition team.

The Paddlesport Administration Officer is the powerhouse behind a number of teams and activities. Amongst other tasks they provide crucial administration and logistic support for representative non-Olympic GBR team attendances at major international events, they will support the attendance of our volunteer International Technical Officials at major events.

Supporting the Events and Competition Team with administration, project management, and reporting to achieve broader team objectives, and leading a specific workstream within the Local Organising Committee for international events, to ensure successful event delivery.

With less than 100 days to go until the start of Paddle UK’s SUP World Cup, this is an exciting time to join a proactive and driven team set to deliver an exciting calendar of international events.

Full details of the role can be found in the Job Description using the link below.

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 annual leave (salary sacrifice)
- Pension Scheme, 9% total contribution (salary sacrifice)
- Dress for your day (jeans acceptable)
- Free onsite parking and bike storage

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

If you have any questions about the role or to arrange an informal chat, please contact James Hinves, Discipline Development Manager via james.hinves@paddleuk.org.uk and we’ll organise a call.
How to apply: To view the role description and to apply please use the following link: https://britishcanoeing.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=5e009fcc-5fcc-4987-bca3-33ad65cc62d1