Games Services Manager Organisation British Paralympic Association Salary £40,000-£45,000 dependent on experience Location London or Loughborough and home based Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 7 July 2025 Interview date 17 July 2025 Job Description Job DescriptionJOB TITLE: Games Services ManagerREPORTS TO: Head of Sport (HoS)RESPONSIBLE FOR: Games Services OfficerSALARY BAND: Manager (Band C), 拢40,000 - 拢45,000 dependent upon experienceTYPE OF CONTRACT: PermanentHOURS OF WORK: Such hours as are necessary to fulfil the duties. This will involve a minimum of 35 hours per week, and will include work in evenings and on weekends and public holidays, as requiredLOCATION: A hybrid of home and office working from the ParalympicsGB London Office or Loughborough Office as agreed.This role involves significant field-based activity and travel, including attendance at domestic and overseas events.JOB PURPOSEDemonstrating ParalympicsGB鈥檚 core values at all times, the Games Services Manager has responsibility for the design and delivery of key elements of ParalympicsGB鈥檚 Games Services Strategy and specific Games-related services and support whose outcomes will contribute positively to the fulfilment of ParalympicsGB鈥檚 vision, mission and objectives through:1.Working closely with the Head of Sport, exemplary management of identified areas of ParalympicsGB鈥檚 Games Services strategy and associated programmes, people and partnerships2.Excellence in delivery of identified core services including qualification and selection processes, accrediting the team, entering the team and managing team data3.Provision of world class advice and support to all Paralympic sports which contributes positively to a best prepared team at each Paralympic Games4.Provision of other input and support as a member of ParalympicsGB鈥檚 team support in the creation and delivery of an optimal Games-time environmentsGames-time Role(s) All Games-time roles will be discussed and agreed for each Paralympic Games and will be dependent upon structure and delivery requirements.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES IN DETAIL:Sport DirectorateTo support the on-going management of a cohesive and collaborative Sport Team environment which proactively embraces cross directorate / partnership working, additionally to:鈥�Project management of ParalympicsGB鈥檚 Games Services Strategy within the Sport Directorate鈥�Provide regular updates to the Head of Sport regarding the implementation of the ParalympicsGB鈥檚 Games Services Strategy; identifying and communicating potential and actual risks in a timely manner鈥�Proactively identify and develop key strategic performance partnerships both within the UK and overseas to support delivery of organisational objectives鈥�Deputise for the Head of Sport in his / her absence at key meetings and activities on an agreed basis鈥�Support to the Director of Sport and Head of Sport in delivering identified organisational objectivesGames Services StrategyResponsible for the management and effective delivery of identified elements of ParalympicsGB鈥檚 Games Services Strategy including:鈥�Management of team data and the development of ParalympicsGB Base, including budget management.鈥�Management of team qualification including performance and qualification tracking and reporting.鈥�Management of selecting the team including support to all Paralympic sports with selection policies and processes.鈥�Management of accrediting the team for the ParalympicsGB delegation, including collaboration with Games Operations in updating the Delegation Overview.鈥�Management of entering the team including sport entries and liaison with National Governing Bodies and the Organising Committee.鈥�Management of the Qualification and Selection Panel.Team Development Strategy:Provide support to the Director of Sport and the Head of Athlete Services for the following aspects of ParalympicsGB鈥檚 team development strategy:鈥�Support the design of the ParalympicsGB team development strategy and lead on elements of programme delivery鈥�Support the ParalympicsGB team Games recruitment project鈥�Lead the planning group for Team Development Programmes, including event and budget management鈥�Lead the Team Member鈥檚 Agreement Working Group, including collaborative work with our legal partners.鈥�Support delivery of the Team Leader Journey including workshops and induction programmes.Miscellaneous:鈥�To work collaboratively with Paralympic sports, 黑料不打烊, Home Country Sports Institutes, British Olympic Association and other partners to ensure coherence in positioning, approach and impact of the Games Services Strategy and Games-specific services and support鈥�To ensure effective processes of monitoring, evaluation and quality control, and the observation of key performance indicators across all responsibility areas鈥�To support colleagues within ParalympicsGB across all areas of the Championing Change strategy, as reasonably required by the Director of Sport鈥�To attend all meetings, workshops and seminars, whether internal or external, regional, national or overseas, which are reasonably deemed to be relevant to the fulfilment of the demands and responsibilities of the role鈥�To fulfil any other agreed duties as required by the Director of Sport and / or Head of SportPERSON SPECIFICATIONQUALIFICATIONSEssential鈥� Educated to degree level, hold a similar-level qualification in a sport related area orhave relevant experience as a manager within the high performance sport system.Desirable鈥� Project Management QualificationROLE REQUIREMENTSDue to its engagement with the ParalympicsGB teams at both the Summer and WinterGames, an assessment process may be undertaken to determine whether the post-holderrequires a DBS Disclosure and Barred (DBS) List check.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEEssential鈥� Experience of working within the UK high performance system鈥� Clarity in decision-making and recommendations鈥� Strong organisational skills and ability to successfully manage a number of conflictingpriorities鈥� Proven ability to manage and lead complex processes within area of responsibility,with a keen eye for detail鈥� Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills鈥� High emotional intelligence and ability to effectively manage peopleDesirable鈥� Involvement at the Paralympic Games, Olympic Games or other major multi-sportevent as an athlete, coach, core or support staff member鈥� Knowledge of Paralympic-specific performance considerations鈥� Knowledge of the national and international Paralympic movementBEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND QUALITIES鈥� Passionate about Para sport鈥� Collaborative鈥� Flexible鈥� Innovative and self-assured, able to work alone and self-manage鈥� Solutions focused, agile and responsive鈥� Works with integrity and honesty to gain the confidence and respect of others鈥� Ability to build strong professional relationships and work within a team environment(lead and support roles)鈥� Committed, enthusiastic and motivated鈥� Willingness and desire to entertain new ideas and seize opportunities鈥� Willingness to provide feedback and accept and encourage constructive challengeVALUESThe British Paralympic Association is an organisation with unique responsibilities and roles. However, we will only achieve our ambitions by working with and through others, and by appreciation of where we fit within the wider sporting landscape.This partnership working internally and externally is driven by three values: excellence, respect and integrity. More information will be shared with our new strategy later this year. You will therefore adhere to:Excellence 鈥� Everything we do at ParalympicsGB reflects our ambition to be world leading. We care deeply about what we do and bring a flexible, positive and progressive approach to our interactions with others. Like the athletes that we support., we will always challenge ourselves and others to do better.Respect 鈥� Our relationships with each other, our partners and the wider community are based on respect, trust, and a deep-seated belief in diversity, inclusion and the value of our differences.Integrity - We demand the highest standards from ourselves and others, seeking always to do the right thing and to engage with openness and transparency in all that we do.This job description and person specification is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and may be amended from time to time in the light of the changing needs of the organisation through appropriate processes of consultation and the mutual agreement of both parties. How to apply How to Apply: For details of the person specification please download the Job Description from ParalympicsGB鈥檚 website 鈥� https://paralympics.org.uk/articles/job-games-services-manager Please submit a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form available here: https://forms.office.com/e/3Lp0z9S3kK Please send a role specific cover letter, CV and indication of current salary to Terry Race, Recruitment and Corporate Services, at jobs@paralympics.org.uk. All enquiries are to be directed to the email listed and no phone enquiries will be taken. We are fully committed to the principles of the equality of opportunity. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment, on the grounds of age, race, disability, parental or marital status, religious belief, sex, gender, social status, or sexual orientation. To find out more about our efforts, you can read our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Plan. And to see our Leadership's commitment to inclusion, you can read our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Leadership Charter Closing Date: 09:00 Monday 7 July 2025 Interviews: Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be notified on Friday 11 July. Interviews will take place on Thursday 17 July at our central London office Please note: Depending on the outcome of the first round of interviews there may be a second round to this process. As a charitable organisation, ParalympicsGB regrets that we are unable to re-imburse expenses relating to attending interviews. Share X LinkedIn Email