Athletics Club Operations Manager

Team Bath Athletic Club Operations Manager

Hours: 21 hours per week, nominally 3 days
Salary: £30-£33k pro rata

Be part of the team behind Team Bath Athletic Club

Do you love sport, enjoy making things happen, and have the organisation, energy and leadership skills to bring people together?

Team Bath Athletic Club is looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Operations Manager to play a key role in the day-to-day running and future development of our club.

Based at the University of Bath’s world-class Sports Training Village, TBAC is an ambitious and welcoming athletics club supporting athletes, coaches and volunteers across a wide range of disciplines and abilities. We are one of the largest athletics clubs in the country and provide opportunities for all athletes from grass roots to international.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference. Working closely with our Board of Trustees, Executive Management Committee, coaches, staff, volunteers and members, you will help ensure the club operates safely, efficiently and professionally, while supporting its continued growth and development.

What will you be doing?

As Operations Manager, you will be at the heart of the club,making sure it runs brilliantly behind the scenes, so our athletes and coaches can perform at their best.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the club’s day-to-day operations, membership and administration.
• Supporting the recruitment, retention and engagement of members.
• Working closely with coaches to support the development of our coaching capability and the successful delivery of the Athletics 365 programme.
• Leading and supporting staff, coaches and contractors, including line management of the Executive Administrator.
• Coordinating meetings of the Executive Management Committee and coaching teams, ensuring actions are followed through.
• Working with the University of Bath’s Sports Training Village team to ensure facilities and equipment are effectively managed.
• Maintaining the club’s operating procedures and ensuring compliance with England Athletics requirements.
• Supporting club welfare, health and safety and safeguarding processes.
• Working with the Finance Director/Treasurer on payments, budgets and financial processes.
• Helping to develop and deliver the club’s annual business plan and longer-term strategic objectives.
• Supporting and improving the club’s IT systems and digital processes.
• Helping recruit and support the fantastic volunteers who are essential to TBAC.
• Organising club events, including our annual athlete and coaching awards.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive and confident working with a wide range of people. You will ideally have:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Leadership and people-management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• The ability to work independently, take initiative and solve problems.
• A flexible and positive approach – no two days will necessarily be the same.
• Experience of managing budgets and finances would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of health and safety and risk assessment would be useful.
• Experience in sports club or event management would be an advantage.
• A coaching qualification or background in athletics/sport would be desirable but is not essential.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who cares about people, enjoys being part of a team and wants to help the club continue to grow and thrive.

Why join Team Bath Athletic Club?

This isn’t simply an administration role. It’s an opportunity to become a key part of a thriving athletics community and to have a genuine influence on how the club operates and develops.

You’ll work alongside passionate athletes, coaches, volunteers and club leaders, helping create a safe, welcoming and well-organised environment where people can enjoy athletics, improve their skills and achieve their goals.

The role is initially 21 hours per week, with flexible working and predominantly home-based hours. You will also spend approximately 3–6 hours per week at the Bath Sports Training Village on front-of-house duties, with occasional evening meetings.

Interested?

If you are an organised, energetic and people-focused individual who would love to play a central role in the next chapter of Team Bath Athletic Club, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal conversation about the role or to find out more about TBAC, please contact: Paul King or Paul Wilman

To apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected] clearly setting out your suitability for the role.

Come and help Team Bath Athletic Club be the best it can be – on and off the track. Overview

Pay: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bath BA2 7AY