Performance Project Manager (Part Time)

British Weightlifting; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

British Weight Lifting is seeking a Performance Project Manager to lead the Talent Academy Programme and Raise the Bar projects. You will drive end-to-end delivery, governance and continual improvement, coordinating multiple external partners and internal teams.

The role connects performance pathways with grassroots delivery, supporting coaches and volunteers and working with marketing to promote clubs and projects. This is a hybrid, home-based admin role with regular travel across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering end-to-end projects with governance and improvement.
• Ability to coordinate multiple external partners and internal teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and work occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle for Talent Academy and Raise the Bar initiatives, including plans, schedules and risk registers.
• Conduct site visits to Talent Academies (up to one day a week, Oct-Apr).
• Support quarterly Performance Pathway Trials and athlete assessment events.
• Ensure alignment with BWL policies, safeguarding guidelines and Sport England funding conditions.
• Support annual funding applications with the Head of Performance Operations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Governance

Risk management

Job description

British Weight Lifting (BWL) is looking for a Performance Project Manager to lead its Talent Academy Programme and Raise the Bar projects.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Performance Operations, you will drive the end-to-end delivery, governance and continuous improvement of these Sport England-funded projects, coordinating multiple external partners and internal teams.

The role connects performance pathways with grassroots delivery, supporting the development of coaches and volunteers and working with marketing to promote clubs and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle for Talent Academy and Raise the Bar initiatives, including plans, schedules and risk registers
• Conduct site visits to Talent Academies (up to one day a week, October-April)
• Support quarterly Performance Pathway Trials and athlete assessment events
• Ensure alignment with BWL policies, safeguarding guidelines and Sport England funding conditions
• Support annual funding applications with the Head of Performance Operations

About You

• Willing to work occasional weekends, travel domestically and stay overnight (TOIL given)

Key Details

• Location: Hybrid - home-based administration with regular travel
• Contract: Part time (0.5 FTE)
• Salary: £32,000 FTE (£16,000 for 0.5 FTE), depending on experience and qualifications
• Interviews: 24 November 2026 (in person)
• Closing date: 17 November 2026