Regional Development Officer - South

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Development Officer plays a key role in growing the sport at a regional level through the promotion of membership, the assessment and monitoring of affiliated venues to ensure quality standards are met, and assisting in the organisation and running of Academies and regional training. Key Accountabilities Promotion of Membership and Participation Supporting the promotion of British Showjumping and its activities. Providing information, advice and guidance on all aspects of Showjumping to those within the region. Working with the regional membership to deliver the strategic objectives of British Showjumping in a designated region, and promoting active membership of British Showjumping at all levels of the sport. In conjunction with the Sport Team, coordinating and delivering development initiatives to increase and sustain membership Working closely with other equestrian organisations and key partners (such as the BEF, member body staff/volunteers and county sports partnerships) to maximise joint initiatives and to access funding. Attending and support key fixtures within the Region. Affiliated Venue Management Liaising with Show Centres across the region to ensure optimal utilisation of the Centre and their affiliation to British Showjumping; guiding new Show Centres through the affiliation process where required. Liaising and scheduling with Show Organisers in respect to calendar of show dates. Working closely with the Shows Department around the allocation of qualifiers. Assist Show Organisers to ensure the welfare of people and horses is paramount. Officials, Coaches and Volunteers Recruit, retain and develop a regional network of Volunteers, Coaches, and Officials who in turn deliver opportunities to participate in British Showjumping. Assist in the organisation and running of regional training coordinated. Ensure Continual Professional Development and related assessments within the region are completed. Assisting with Stewarding at competitions when required. Academies The promotion and managing of Academies in accordance with the national framework. Facilitating and organising Showjumping training at a regional level. Area Management Working closely with Area Representatives and committees to ensure effective running of the sport within the Areas. Administrative Providing regular updates for the regional webpages and social media. Ensuring adherence to and compliance with all British Showjumping’s policies and procedures, including in areas such as Safeguarding and Data Protection. Managing the Regional budget; ensuring financial regulations are adhered to including effective planning, monitoring and reporting. Any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed, remaining flexible to the needs of the business. Who We Are Looking For We are looking for a dynamic, proactive and intelligent individual, who has a structured approach to work and excellent attention to detail. They will be highly organised, with the ability to multi-task, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines. They will be a motivated self-starter, who is an effective team player but also equally adept at working independently. Excellent communication skills are essential, with the ability to build strong professional relationships. Please send a covering letter with CV. Closing date for applications: Midday Monday, 21st July. Interviews to be held on Monday, 28th July.