Deputy Performance Director — Olympic Strategy Lead

British Cycling UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Cycle toWork Scheme

Generous Holidays (25 days + bank)

Holiday purchase scheme

Life Assurance

Pension

Job summary

British Cycling UK is seeking a world-class Deputy Performance Director - Head of Performance for the Great Britain Cycling Team. You will lead the development, execution and review of Olympic and Paralympic performance strategy, aligning coaching, athlete development, data and innovation to medal objectives.

You will oversee a ~140-rider department with an investment portfolio of about £38 million to LA 2028, acting with delegated authority when needed and escalating governance matters as

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a high-performance leader contributing to Olympic/Paralympic medal-winning performance or equivalent success.
• Ability to develop, execute and review performance strategy and translate objectives into measurable outcomes.
• Analyse elite sport, assess medal competitiveness and allocate resources accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, execution and review of GBCT’s performance strategy.
• Align coaching, athlete development, athletic performance, equipment and data to medal objectives.
• Oversee the Performance Department across ~140 riders.
• Shape investment priorities within a £38 million portfolio to LA 2028.
• Act with delegated authority when needed and escalate governance matters.
• Provide performance leadership across games and partnerships.
• Influence senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Champion guiding principles: Games first, excellence, collaboration, responsibility.
• Model high standards and curiosity while driving innovative performance solutions.

Skills

World-class performance leadership

Strategic capability

Performance judgement

High-performance expertise

Leadership and influence

Decision-making

Qualifications

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

British Cycling UK is seeking a world-class Deputy Performance Director - Head of Performance for the Great Britain Cycling Team. You will lead the development, execution and review of Olympic and Paralympic performance strategy, aligning coaching, athlete development, data and innovation to medal objectives.

You will oversee a ~140-rider department with an investment portfolio of about £38 million to LA 2028, acting with delegated authority when needed and escalating governance matters as