Operations Coordinator

British Cycling; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cycling organization in Manchester seeks an Operations Coordinator to support the Great Britain Cycling Team. The role focuses on driving operational excellence, streamlining logistics, and enhancing processes to support elite performances. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented team players with strong planning skills and digital proficiency. Competitive salary and generous holidays offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Cycle to Work Scheme

Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)

Holiday purchase scheme

Life Assurance

Pension

Qualifications

• Strong planning skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Experience supporting high-performing teams and delivering operational excellence.
• Confident in using digital systems for logistics and communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring smooth operations for the Great Britain Cycling Team.
• Streamlining processes across various programs and logistics.
• Improving admin systems and policies for better efficiency.

Skills

Organised & Detail-Oriented

Team Player with a Winning Mindset

Tech-Savvy & Resourceful

Adaptable & Committed

Driven by Purpose

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Title: Operations Coordinator - Great Britain Cycling Team

Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Location: National Cycling Centre, Manchester

About British Cycling

British Cycling exists to bring the joy of cycling to everyone.

We have embarked on an exciting new journey, with a modernised commercial and events offering grounded in social impact and storytelling, harnessing the spotlight and inspiration of our athlete’s performance on the world stage, and our growing portfolio of major events.

We are working towards our three key priorities outlined in our strategy; to support and grow the sport to make cycling more inclusive and accessible, to lead on the world stage by winning and winning well, and to drive social impact by tackling inequalities through providing opportunities.

What will you be doing?

This role sits within the Great Britain Cycling Team (GBCT), the country’s most successful Olympic and Paralympic team in history. Now is an incredibly exciting year to join GBCT. Fresh off the back of winning 11 Olympic and 22 Paralympic medals at the most recent Games in Paris, as well as having recently celebrated 20 years of the GBCT pathway, we are a team with high ambitions to continue this legacy at LA 2028 and beyond.

• Driving Operational Excellence You’ll be at the heart of the Great Britain Cycling Team’s engine room—ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes so our athletes and staff can perform at their best.
• Connecting the Dots Across Performance Delivery Working across Programmes, Logistics, and Technical Resources, you’ll play a key role in streamlining operations, improving processes, and delivering seamless support across the board.
• Championing Continuous Improvement From refining policies to enhancing admin systems, you’ll bring a sharp eye and a proactive mindset to help us work smarter, faster, and more effectively every day.
  
  

What we’re looking for:

• Organised & Detail-Oriented Strong planning skills, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Team Player with a Winning Mindset Thrives in collaborative environments and has experience supporting high-performing teams to deliver outstanding results through operational excellence.
• Tech-Savvy & Resourceful Confident using Microsoft Office and digital systems to manage logistics and communications efficiently.
• Adaptable & Committed Understands the physical demands of supporting elite sport and the importance of flexibility.
• Driven by Purpose Passionate about creating inclusive, high-performance environments and making a meaningful impact behind the scenes with a solution-focused mindset
  
  

What are the perks?

• Competitive Salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension
  
  

How To Apply

Send us your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role and why you feel you meet the criteria via the apply button below.

Applications close: Friday 8th August 2025

Interviews likely: Thursday 21st August 2025