Senior Performance Psychologist — Elite Athlete Mental Performance

British Cycling; Manchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Cycle to Work Scheme

Generous Holidays (25 days + bank hols

Holiday purchase scheme

Life Assurance

Pension

Job summary

British Cycling is seeking a Senior Performance Psychologist to provide applied sport psychology expertise within the GBCT and to support preparation for LA 2028.

The role sits in the Performance Support Team, collaborating with clinical and lifestyle practitioners to enhance mental performance and well-being, while embedding a resilient performance culture. On-site at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester, start December 2026.

Qualifications

• Post‑graduate qualification in sport and exercise psychology (PhD or Masters).
• HCPC registration (Psychology) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class, applied sport psychology input to support GBCT and LA 2028 goals.
• Deliver and monitor sport psychology strategy within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support development and delivery of mental health strategies for athletes.
• Embed the philosophy 'happy head, fast legs' across GBCT performance culture.
• Assist GBCT riders in preparation for high‑level international competition and qualification periods.

Skills

Sport psychology delivery

Mental health strategies

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Performance psychology strategy

Behaviour change

Neuro-diverse adults experience

Education

PhD/Masters in sport psychology

HCPC registration (Psychology)

Job description

British Cycling is seeking a Senior Performance Psychologist to provide applied sport psychology expertise within the GBCT and to support preparation for LA 2028.

The role sits in the Performance Support Team, collaborating with clinical and lifestyle practitioners to enhance mental performance and well-being, while embedding a resilient performance culture. On-site at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester, start December 2026.