Executive Director of Performance

Welsh Gymnastics; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Welsh Gymnastics in Cardiff is seeking an experienced leader to oversee performance gymnastics in Wales, reporting to the Chief Executive and translating strategy into a people‑centred performance plan. You will lead performance programmes, athlete pathways and high‑performance partnerships.

The role focuses on deepening programmes across disciplines, strengthening gymnast development pathways, and embedding safe practice and wellbeing, while delegating day‑to‑day management and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead and communicate the performance strategy for all gymnastics disciplines in Wales
• Build relationships with British Gymnastics, Sport Wales, Team Wales, TASS, clubs and coaches
• Lead Performance staff and build workforce capability across coaches, judges and support roles
• Agree delivery plans and budgets, and report on delivery, risk and compliance
• Oversee selection policies, international competition plans and major-event preparation
• Lead coordinated support services and a connected Athlete Development Framework

Job description

Welsh Gymnastics is looking for an experienced and ambitious leader to oversee performance gymnastics in Wales.

The Role

As a member of the senior leadership team reporting to the Chief Executive, you will turn Welsh Gymnastics' strategy into a person-centred performance plan, leading performance programmes, athlete pathways and high-performance partnerships.

The focus is on deepening programmes across disciplines, strengthening gymnast development pathways, and embedding safe practice and wellbeing, while delegating day-to-day programme management and coaching.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and communicate the performance strategy for all gymnastics disciplines in Wales
• Build relationships with British Gymnastics, Sport Wales, Team Wales, TASS, clubs and coaches
• Lead Performance staff and build workforce capability across coaches, judges and support roles
• Agree delivery plans and budgets, and report on delivery, risk and compliance
• Oversee selection policies, international competition plans and major-event preparation
• Lead coordinated support services and a connected Athlete Development Framework

Key Details

• Location: Welsh Gymnastics office, Cardiff (hybrid working considered; national travel required)
• Contract: Permanent, full time (37.5 hours); part-time applications considered
• Salary: £46,860 - £51,972 (Grade 5)
• Applications: CV and covering letter
• Interviews: w/c 30 November 2026
• Closing date: 24 November 2026