VACANCY – PERFORMANCE ANALYST/BIOMECHANIST (WHEELCHAIR FENCING)

The English Institute for Sport (EIS) and Wheelchair Fencing are working in partnership to seek an exceptional individual to play a leading role working and supporting the Wheelchair Fencing World Class Programme.

From the EIS:

• Salary: £32,302 p.a pro-rata
• Location: Bath
• Hours Of Work: 18.5
• Interview Date: Monday, 27 March 2023

The Opportunity…

The English Institute for Sport (EIS) and Wheelchair Fencing are working in partnership to seek an exceptional individual to play a leading role working and supporting the Wheelchair Fencing World Class Programme.

A snapshot of the role…

The role will focus on providing key insights from competitions both for GBR athletes and opponents, develop the analysis systems and service provided in the new training hall and support the development of key projects in conjunction with EIS consultants and teams.

• Are you passionate about high performance sport and motivated to make a positive performance impact on a highly successful group of world class athletes?
• Are you able to work with a coaching and support team, to lead, develop, and deliver world leading performance analysis and biomechanics services to the Wheelchair Fencing World Class Programme?
• Can you play a key role in developing the Wheelchair Fencing Performance Data System to enhance the coaching process, impact on performance decisions and improve an athlete’s performance?

If you feel you can bring the expertise we require to help us shape our future, we very much look forward to hearing from you. We don’t require you to have substantial experience in Fencing, but, for the right candidate with a performance sport background, this role will offer the opportunity for you to join a successful and ambitious programme in the build-up to Paris and beyond to Los Angeles in 2028.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At the EIS we aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society, not only by characteristic but by thought and perspective. We believe a diverse workforce enables growth and creates a sustainably inclusive workspace for all employees.

Application Method: CV and Covering Letter via the EIS careers portal

In order to be considered for this World Class Opportunity, you will be required to upload a CV and Covering Letter to our careers portal via our website. Your covering letter should bring your CV to life by highlighting your relevant skills and attributes that would make you the ideal candidate for this role.

Key Dates for Applicants

• Closing Date: 14th March 2023, 23:59 GMT
• Shortlisting Date: 15th – 17th March 2023
• Interview Date: W/C 27th March 2023

Additional information for applicants

Please note that the English Institute of Sport will be changing its name in April/May 2023. This will not have any impact on the application process for this role, nor will it impact the scope of the role itself.

Our Company

The EIS delivers outstanding support that enables sports and athletes to excel.

Since 2002, and over the last four Olympic and Paralympic cycles, the EIS has evolved quietly and effectively into an organisation consistently performing at a world-leading level, contributing to over 1,000 British Olympic and Paralympic medals.

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