Talent Officer

This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Performance Pathway Programme as a Talent Officer, supporting the planning and delivery of key talent development initiatives and programmes.

• Talent identification:
  Support the planning and delivery of Talent Identification activity, helping to identify new and emerging players across the UK.
• Database management:
  Lead on the Talent Identification database; act as the first point of contact for enquiries and ensure accurate, timely record keeping and follow-up.
• Children and young people initiatives:
  Lead on the design and delivery of talent development initiatives and programmes for children and young people.
• Programme delivery:
  Co‑ordinate and support delivery of the Goalball Academy and associated pathway activity, working closely with coaching staff and the Performance Pathway Team.
• Aspire Days and Awareness Days:
  Plan and deliver Aspire Days and Awareness Days, including participant communications, bookings, logistics and on‑the‑day delivery support.
• Paralympics
  
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  Support Goalball UK's involvement in Paralympics
  
  GB Talent s, including preparation, staffing, data capture and post‑event follow‑up.
• Inclusion initiatives:
  Jointly lead on inclusion initiatives (e.g., This Girl Can) with the Community Officer, ensuring inclusive practice and clear referral routes into clubs and pathway activity.
• Stakeholder engagement:
  Build effective relationships with clubs, partners and community organisations to support identification and retention of new talent.
• Monitoring and reporting:
  Provide regular updates on activity, numbers and outcomes, contributing to internal reporting and continuous improvement.
• Safeguarding and duty of care:
  Ensure all activity is delivered in line with safeguarding requirements, policies and minimum standards.