Vacancies

BEF JUDICIAL PANEL CHAIR AND HEARING BODY MEMBERS

British Equestrian fulfils a unique and vital role in supporting the inspirational and ongoing international success of equestrian sports on the Olympic, Paralympic, World and European stages, and also in raising participation in horse sports nationally.  It serves these key activities through undertaking several core functions, including:

• liaising and coordinating with the FEI on international events;
• governance and training;
• protecting the welfare of the horse;
• representing the common interests of its member bodies to Government and other bodies; 
• distributing government funding, received from UK Sport and Sport England; and
• by connecting people to riding centres, schools, clubs and equestrian sporting organisations, working with its Member Bodies in helping people to discover horses, get fit and improve their wellbeing.

The BEF Hearing Body

Members of the BEF Hearing Body play a central role in ensuring the effective provision of dispute resolution services for member bodies and sports participants, forming a diverse panel of independent arbitrators, legal and subject matter experts that may be called upon on a case-by-case basis.

Applications are now invited from experienced legal professionals and sports subject matter experts to join the panel of Hearing Body Members.

We are also looking for a senior legal professional to Chair our judicial panels. This role will lead and oversee the activities of the Judicial Panel, ensuring a robust and independent approach to all cases handled through the BEF’s hearing body processes.

The expectation is that each panel member will be asked to sit on 1 to 2 occasions per year but this will vary depending on availability of other panel members and upon the number of cases to be heard. Cases are generally heard by three Panel members, which may also consist of BEF Stewards, who are nominated by BEF member bodies.

The roles are voluntary roles and as such not accompanied by financial remuneration, although reasonable expenses may be claimed.

Term

The term for all members of the Hearing Body is 3 years.

Independence

If appointed, no Hearing Body member themselves and their immediate family members may:

• hold any official function in the BEF or a member body of the BEF; and
• have any material business relationship with the BEF or a member body of the BEF during their term of office as a member of the BEF Hearing Body and for four years prior to their initial appointment to office.

To Apply:

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply by sending your CV and short covering letter highlighting your motivation for the role by the closing date of Monday 19 July at 6pm to Lucy.Jones@bef.co.uk.

A full desription of the Panel roles is available via the link below:

HEARING BODY MEMBER ADVERT AND ROLE DESCRIPTIONS

 

Member body vacancies

RDA Communications Coordinator

Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is looking for an enthusiastic team player to support our Head of Communications & Insight. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who shares our values and is looking for a career in third sector communications and PR.

In this varied and interesting position, you will support both internal and external communications initiatives, helping us raise awareness of our work and maintaining strong links with our member groups around the UK. Reporting to the Head of Communications & Insight, as well as collaborative working with other departments, you will be encouraged and supported to develop your skills in all aspects of charity comms, including effective writing, media relations and social media marketing.

• £22,000 + benefits
• Full time (35 hours p/w)
• Location: Hybrid home/office based (Warwick). Minimum one day in office per week.
• Closing date: 16 July 2021

For further information or to apply, click here.

RDA Training & Education Senior Coordinator

Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is looking for two enthusiastic team players to support our Training and Education Managers and be part of our Training and Education Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who shares our values and is looking to further their career in training and education and/or coach development. 

The purpose of the role is to co-ordinate and develop training and education projects, with a specific focus on carriage driving, vaulting and showjumping coaching pathways, and lead on Accessibility Mark, Accessibility Mark Support Officer liaison and training.

There is a full time (35 hours p/w) role and part time (2.5 days/17hrs p/w) role available. 

For further information or to apply, click here.

 

BRITISH EVENTING - INTERNATIONAL & YOUTH PERFORMANCE COORDINATOR

British Eventing currently has a vacancy for an International & Youth Performance Coordinator providing administrative support to the Youth Performance Manager and Committees, organising training sessions and logistics for the team.

The candidate should be able to demonstrate experience in an administrative/organisational role with the ability to communicate and develop successful relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders. Knowledge of equestrian sport is desirable.The candidate should be able to demonstrate experience in an administrative/organisational role with the ability to communicate and develop successful relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders. Knowledge of equestrian sport is desirable.

This is a full time role, based at BE Head Office in Warwickshire, offering a flexible hybrid working environment.

Further information with the full role description and details of how to apply can be found here.