Buckinghamshire Area Representative Applications
Friday 01 December 2017
To all British Showjumping Members – Buckinghamshire (39)
Applications are invited for members to apply for the position of Area Representative for Buckinghamshire (39). Anyone who is interested in applying should send their CV together with a covering letter to :
Sports Team
British Showjumping
Meriden Business Park
Copse Drive
Meriden
West Midlands
CV5 9RG
Email: sportteam@britishshowjumping.co.uk
Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon on Tuesday, 12th December 2017 – Please note this is a voluntary position
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, i.e. clashing of show dates.
- 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
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Criteria |
Essential |
Desirable |
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Experience |
Relevant experience of equestrian sport.
Experience of organising and conducting meetings.
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Experience of national and regional sports structures. |
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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.
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Knowledge of classes, competition structures and qualifying procedures.
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Kind regards
Peter Hurley
South East Development Officer
British Showjumping
Meriden Business Park
Copse Drive
Meriden
West Midlands
CV5 9RG
Main +44 (0) 2476 698800
Mobile +44 (0) 7584 706464
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