Director of Safe Sport and Governance

Organisation Archery GB Salary £60, Location Lilleshall National Sports Centre Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 23 January 2026 Interview date 2 February 2026 Job Description The Archery GB Director of Safe Sport and Governance is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and delivering the organisation's strategic approach to safeguarding, welfare, and governance across all levels of the sport.

The director ensures a person‑centred approach, making the welfare of all involved (archers, coaches, clubs, parents, and staff) paramount.

Archery GB is the national governing body for the sport of archery in the UK and the umbrella organisation for the Home Nations Associations. Our remit is to develop the sport in all of its forms through supporting our 700+ affiliated clubs and 40,000+ members, with guidance, safeguarding, welfare, safety and governance support alongside events, coaching and qualifications, competitions, club and partner support, campaigns to increase participation as well as the pathways that allow athletes to reach the highest levels of international representation and competition.

Through our independent partner network many more people enjoy archery experiences and courses across the year.

We employ approximately 44 staff and circa 37 athletes on our teams and pathway. About half of our team work within the World Class Performance Programme and England Talent Programme, while the rest contribute to areas of work including Community Development, Membership Services and Operations, We are located at our offices in Lilleshall, Shropshire and across the country through our regional teams.

Lilleshall is also home to our state of the art High‑Performance Centre.

The organisation receives funding from UK Sport and Sport England, to support athletes with Olympic and Paralympic ambitions and our Talent programmes, alongside income generated from membership, coaching qualifications and partnerships.

• Strategic Leadership :
  Leading, shaping, and delivering a positive, person‑centred strategy for welfare and safe sport, ensuring alignment with the organisation's vision and legal / ethical responsibilities.
• Policy and Procedure Development :
  Developing and implementing robust policies, procedures, and practices to ensure all members, clubs, and the wider community have the necessary tools for a safe environment.
• Case Management Oversight :
  Managing the overall process for handling safeguarding concerns, complaints, and disciplinary matters effectively and fairly, including referrals to statutory authorities when necessary. Working with the Case Management Panel and disciplinary panels to facilitate outcomes of cases and complaints.
• Team Leadership (internal) :
  Leading and developing a small team of internal experts including a safeguarding officer, discipline / compliance officer and DBS officers and communications lead and secretariat support
• Team Leadership (external) : leading, communicating with and being an ambassador for a national network including safeguarding officers, national welfare officers, and complaints resolution officers throughout the sport to deliver safe sport and disciplinary processes at the right level.
• Reform Implementation :
  Playing a pivotal role in the delivery of Archery GB' action plan to address issues and transform the sport's culture.
• Stakeholder Engagement :
  Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including UK Sport, Sport England, the NSPCC's Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU), Anne Craft Trust and the Archery community (clubs, parents, athletes).
• Culture Promotion : Cultivating a safe, inclusive culture where individuals feel empowered to raise concerns and know they will be listened to.
• Education and Training :
  Ensuring that relevant training and education on safeguarding and safe practice is provided to staff, board members coaches, welfare officers, and other personnel. Ensuring that relevant training and education is available to volunteers throughout the sport, and working with others in Archery GB to increase engagement with that training and education.