Paralympic Pathway Manager

British Curling; Stirling; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sports organisation in Scotland seeks a Paralympic Pathway Manager to pioneer a new talent development system. This role involves working closely with the Paralympic Head Coach to identify and nurture emerging athletes ahead of the next Paralympic cycle. Ideal candidates should possess outstanding communication and organisational skills, and a passion for performance sport. Join us during a critical phase leading up to the Paralympic Winter Games, enhancing our world-class sports programme and attracting new talent.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated team player with a strategic mindset.
• Experience in performance sports would be ideal.
• Ability to develop emerging talent effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a pioneering Paralympic pathway system.
• Work closely with the Paralympic Head Coach.
• Shape and sustain a pipeline of world-class athletes.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Organisational skills

Innovative mindset

Strong interest in performance sport

Job description

• British Curling Vacancy: Paralympic Pathway Manager
• Location: National Curling Academy, The Peak, Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ
• Contract Type: Part Time Maternity Cover until January 2027 (hours negotiable)
• Responsible to: Paralympic Head Coach

Summary of role:

British Curling – Paralympic Pathway Manager

British Curling is seeking a self-motivated, innovative, and strategically minded team player to lead the delivery of a pioneering Paralympic pathway system. In this influential role, you will work closely with our Paralympic Head Coach to identify and develop emerging talent for the next Paralympic cycle and beyond.

The successful candidate will join the organisation at a critical and exciting moment as we move into the final lead-up to the Paralympic Winter Games. Since its establishment following the success of the Beijing cycle, the Paralympic Pathway has already experienced significant growth and early achievements. The next phase is to build on this strong foundation and amplify momentum pre-, during, and post-Milan–Cortina, while using the platform of the Games to promote the programme and attract new talent into the sport.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious individual with outstanding communication and organisational skills to help shape a world-leading performance environment. You will play a central role in strengthening and sustaining a pipeline of world-class Paralympic athletes within an organisation renowned for its ability to identify, develop, and support talent that can excel on the world stage.

About British Curling

British Curling is the governing body responsible for delivering medal-winning performances at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as at World and European Championships. As one of Britain’s most successful Winter Olympic sports, we are proud to be the only British high-performance programme based in Scotland.

Candidates will ideally bring a passion for curling, a strong interest in performance sport, and the drive to help shape and elevate a world-leading Paralympic pathway.