Sports Manager

Based in our central London headquarters and reporting to the CGF's Director of Sport, this role will play a key role within the team, providing operational and strategic support across all areas of the sport programme, including bespoke projects and events.

 

Reports to 

Director of Sport

Business Area

Operational & Strategic

Key departments/areas of responsibility

International Federations
Commonwealth Games Host Countries

Overall Job Purpose

Based in our central London headquarters and reporting to the CGF's Director of Sport, this role will play a key role within the team, providing operational and strategic support across all areas of the sport programme, including bespoke projects and events.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities                                                                      

• Support the CGF Director of Sport in all matters relating to the sports programme's strategic planning and operational delivery.
• Point of contact with International Federations on sport technical and strategic matters, including the future direction of the sport programme and development of IF Partnership Agreements.
• Support the CGF Director of Sport on bespoke projects, including the development and implementation of new Commonwealth Sport events and products.
• Provide oversight and operational support to the Organising Committees of the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Youth Games, including but not limited to monitoring compliance with the sport elements of the Host Collaboration Agreement; ensuring compliance with IF regulations; competition schedule development; appointment of Technical Officials and publication of sport-related documents.
• Contribute to the planning process for CGF Games-time operations and post-Games evaluations, and knowledge transfer.
• Work closely with the CGF Director of Sport to develop and implement sport policies, including but not limited to the sport entry process and sport-related eligibility.
• Prepare reports and develop papers to support the work of the Sports Committee, and present to the Sports Committee and Executive Board when required.
• Provide input to the overall Sport Team-work programme.
• Contribute to the Sport team issues and risk register.
• Represent the CGF at relevant forums and events, including the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Youth Games, as required.
• Complete other duties and activities as directed by the CGF Director of Sport and/or senior management.

Key Interfaces

Internal

CGF Sports Committee
CGF Senior Leadership Team
CGF Management Team

External

All key stakeholders, including IFs, Commonwealth Games Associations (CGAs), Host CGAs, International Olympic Committee (IOC), International Paralympic Committee and the Association of Summer International Sports Federations (ASOIF).

Competence / Knowledge / Skills required

Experience / Skills

• Strong knowledge of international sport, International Federations, Governing Bodies, and Organising Committees' operations.
• A minimum of 5 year’s experience within a similar role in international sport.
• Capable of strategic thinking and developing and managing complex project plans.
• Highly organised and able to prioritise competing demands with a demonstrated ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
• Individual who is a ‘self-starter’ and highly motivated, whilst being an excellent team player within a small, agile workforce.
• Able to demonstrate strong relationship skills and a high level of cultural sensitivity and diplomacy when working with key stakeholders and partners.
• Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills are essential.
• Individuals must have a passion for Sport and commitment to the Commonwealth and its ideals.

Skills/Knowledge

• Deadline management
• Innovative and strategic thinker
• Broad knowledge of multiple sports
• Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills
• Facilitation, mediation and negotiation skills.
• Highly developed stakeholder management skills
• Cultural diplomacy.
• Problem-solving
• Operationally strong

Behaviours

• Excellent people skills with the ability to lead and motivate an expert team
• Flexible, Agile and adaptable
• Strong attention to detail
• Diplomacy
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to excellence
• A high level of integrity and an ability to be discrete and tactful with due respect for confidentiality
• Good team player, committed, enthusiastic, and motivated
• Passionate and knowledgeable about Sport