British Showjumping Area Representative Vacancies - Scotland
Friday 14 October 2016
Dear Member,
Applications are invited from members who reside in Scotland to apply for the positions of Area Representative in their respective Regions (This is a voluntary position). Please be aware that Scotland has been split into 8 Areas as detailed below and we are looking to appoint an Area Representative for each Area:
- Highlands & Islands (IV/KW/HS/ZE)
- North East Scotland (AB)
- Central Scotland (PH/FK)
- Fife & Angus (KY/DD)
- Argyll & Bute (PA)
- Lanarkshire & Glasgow (ML/G)
- South East Scotland (EH/TD)
- South West Scotland (KA/DG)
Role Purpose: The role involves being a positive representative for British Showjumping within the Area’s to disseminate information to members. Area Representatives are to work closely with the Development Officers to promote British Showjumping to potential new members.
Key Tasks
- To be a point of contact from British Showjumping members to answer queries and be a point of information.
- To be a pro-active communication channel for British Showjumping to its members and vice-versa
- To observe and regulate the conduct of members.
- Communicate and work with the Development Officers on Area and Regional matters.
- Hold an Annual General Meeting of the members in the Area and produce minutes and Annual Accounts for submission to the Chief Executive.
- Hold a minimum of three Area Committee Meetings per year.
- Advise new shows on the Association’s minimum standards and rules generally.
- To put forward a team for the National Area Team Jumping competition.
- Identify shows and centres suitable for the allocation of qualifying competitions in the Area to Development Officer.
- Identify potential coaches and officials and signpost these individuals enable them to achieve relevant qualifications.
- Work with Development Officer and committee to arrange training i.e. Junior Academy, 5 Star Training.
Person Specification
Criteria |
Essential |
Desirable |
Experience |
Relevant experience of equestrian sport.
Experience of organising and conducting meetings. |
Experience of national and regional sports structures. |
Skills and abilities |
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to develop good working relationships with people at all levels. Ability to work flexibly and use own initiative. Natural team worker who will create a positive and creative environment. Collaborative partnership and team working skills. Good organisational skills. Ability to undertake duties in a professional manner. Ability to communicate using a wide range of delivery styles in order to ensure an effective message is promoted
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Knowledge |
Knowledge of British Showjumping.
Enthusiastic with a passion for the sport and a positive attitude towards the future opportunities for Showjumping. Commitment to British Showjumping’s aims and ambitions. Willingness to undertake duties outside of normal working hours including evenings and weekends. Willingness to undertake training and development as required. Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection rules. Knowledge and understanding of equity and safeguarding children policies. Use of computer and access to internet with relevant IT skills. |
Knowledge of classes, competition structures and qualifying procedures.
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Interested parties should send their CV together with a covering letter to :
Nicky McMurdo, Executive Assistant to The Chief Executive
British Showjumping
Meriden Business Park
Copse Drive
Meriden
West Midlands
CV5 9RG
Email: nicky.mcmurdo@britishshowjumping.co.uk
Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon on Friday, 18 November 2016 – Please note this is a voluntary position
Interview Date: 5/6 December 2016
Kind regards
Nicky Mcmurdo
Executive Assistant to Iain Graham, Chief Executive
British Showjumping
Meriden Business Park
Copse Drive
Meriden
West Midlands
CV5 9RG
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