Description
The successful candidate will take the role for one FISU Winter World University Games cycle, from appointment through to the end of the Games. The successful candidates will assist the Chef de Mission and other staff in providing excellent support service to the GB Student delegation during the Games
The FISU Winter World University Games are staged every two years in a different city or region, the winter edition of the FISU World University Games is a celebration of international university sports and culture. With several thousand student-athletes competing in each event. The FISU Winter World University Games is among the world’s largest winter multi-sports competition. The Games represent an experience comparable to an Olympic, Paralympic & Commonwealth Games in terms of scale, village life, and competition format.
The next Games are due to be held in Lake Placid 2023, USA, between 12-22 January 2023.
It is anticipated that Great Britain will send a delegation of around 75-100 to the FISU Winter World University Games in 2023.
The appointed HQ Manager and HQ Officer(s) are expected to be available for the event and travel periods (7-23 January 2023), pre-event acclimatisation period, and the GB Students Briefing Meeting (2-3 days a month for 2-3 months in advance of the Games). The appointed HQ Manager must also be available for virtual meetings and complete administrative processes where required.
It is expected that these pre-Games requirements will necessitate the post holder being physically present within the BUCS Offices in London on one occasion (if appropriate and deemed necessary) per fortnight in the 2–3-month window pre-Games.
For more information on the specific requirements of the role please see the Job Description here.
Reporting to
BUCS International Performance Manager, Marc Forrest (pre and post-Games)
Chef de Mission, Chris Purdie (during Games period)
Application Process
Candidates should send a CV and Covering Letter (including details of two referees) to International Performance Manager and GB Students Deputy Chef de Mission, Marc Forrest, at [email protected].
Candidates from BUCS member Universities must provide a letter of support from the Head of Sport at their University, clearly stating and fully committing on behalf of the University that the applicant will be made available to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Candidates from BUCS internal staff must have permission from their direct line manager.
Candidates from outside BUCS or member institutions must have the support of their line manager
Within the covering letter, it is requested that candidates provide the following specific information:
• Why you feel you are best suited to this role relating to the job description
• What strengths do you feel you will bring to the HQ Team
• How you feel undertaking this role will contribute to your personal and professional development
• How do you feel undertaking this role will be of benefit to BUCS, GB Students and the delegates
The deadline for applications is the 21st of October
Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions concerning your application.
Follow up calls and/or interviews will take place at a time to be confirmed with successful applicants in due course.
Appointments will be made subject to References if required.
The post-holder will act in accordance with the BUCS Team Members’ Agreement and Code of Conduct.
Post-holders will be required to complete UKAD Anti-Doping Introduction to Clean Sport certification as part of our HE Clean Games Policy and International UKAD Anti-Doping Education Programme
Due to the anticipated volume of applications, it may not be possible to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates
