Slalom Programme Manager

Organisation: Paddle UK
Salary: Band C - £42,000 to £46,000 per annum
Location: Lee Valley Whitewater Centre, Station Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN9 1AB.
Contract type: (Full time)
Closing date: 9 October 2025
Interview date: 14 October 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: Band C - £42,000 to £46,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week, including regular evening and weekend work, with travel and overnight stays.
Closing Date: 9 October 2025
Interview Date: 14 October 2025

The Role
The Slalom Programme Manager is an important role within the Great Britain Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross Olympic Programme, supporting the Performance Director in the organisation and delivery of operational plans to achieve the strategic objectives of the programme.

The successful applicant will ensure the organisation and delivery of operations, and is responsible for the management of available resources and the communication within the programme, ensuring the organisation of all aspects of operations and logistics within the programme.

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

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)
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.

If you have any questions about the role or to arrange an informal chat, please contact Tom Duggan, Performance Director via tom.duggan@paddleuk.org.uk and we’ll organise a call.
How to apply: To apply for this position, please click the link below to be taken to our recruitment system or see the vacancies section of our website. Our application process requires you to submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. https://britishcanoeing.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=2694476d-a0ec-402e-a767-ac9c76340a53