Director of Performance Services (UK Sports Institute)
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Director of Performance Services ([Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk])
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an exceptional leader to join the Senior Leadership Team as Director of Performance Services. This is a pivotal role shaping and delivering the UKSI's contribution to the UK Performance Support Strategy.
The Role
As Director of Performance Services, you will provide strategic leadership and accountability for the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s Performance Services functions, driving world‑leading expertise, innovation and impact across Olympic and Paralympic performance programmes. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] exists to give athletes and sports a competitive edge. Drive competitive advantage through world‑leading innovation and expert support that delivers tangible performance gains for funded Olympic and Paralympic athletes, coaches and programmes. Provide specialist services and expertise that raise standards of athlete support in areas where sports cannot effectively deliver alone.
Senior Leadership Team Responsibilities
- Maximise the value and opportunities of being part of the UK Sport & Institute Group.
- Work in close partnership with National Governing Bodies, Home Country Sports Institutes and key system stakeholders to enable system‑wide delivery of the UK Performance Support Strategy.
- Contribute to organisational leadership, strategy and culture, ensuring [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] continues to operate at the forefront of global high performance.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
All [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] leaders are expected to actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion within their teams and across the organisation. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a direct role in shaping and delivering the annual Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), ensuring inclusive leadership sits at the heart of everything we do.
Commitment to ED&I
At the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society, not only by characteristic but by thought and perspective. If there is something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job more accessible, let us know!
Safer Recruitment
All applications for all roles within our organisation will be subject to safer recruitment principles. Applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration form, will have references checked and dependent upon role may be required to obtain Enhanced DBS vetting.
Application Method
To be considered for this World Class Opportunity, candidates will be required to submit a CV and answer the application question via the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] careers portal. In addition, candidates must submit a video via WeTransfer (max 5 minutes) answering a specific question found within the application form, sent to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Note: We will not consider your application complete until we have received your video.
Key Dates
- Closing Date: 31st May 2026
- Shortlisting: by 5th June 2026
- Stage 1 Interview: 10th/11th June 2026 in Loughborough
- Stage 2 Interview: 6th/7th July 2026 in Loughborough
Salary and Location
Salary: Competitive. Location: Flexible / National with time on site in Loughborough.