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Goalball UK Talent Officer

Organisation

Goalball UK

Salary

£26,000-£28,000

Location

Sheffield (Hybrid)

Contract type

Fixed Term (Full time)

Closing date

6 July 2026

Interview date

21 July 2026

Job Description

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. A key function of the
role is to help identify and develop talented children, young people and emerging players to progress through Goalball UK’s Performance Pathway. The Talent Officer will lead the day-to-day delivery of talent identification activity and manage the talent identification database and enquiries.
The post holder will deliver programmes including the Goalball Academy, Aspire Days, Awareness Days, Talent Identification and Development Events, in partnership with colleagues.
Responsible to: Goalball UK Talent and Inclusion Director
Based: Goalball UK offices (S9 5DA), home, and locations across the UK (with travel as required)
Internal key relationships:
• Talent and Inclusion Director
• Performance Director
• Performance Pathway Team (including Academy coaching staff)
• Development and Participation Team
• Community Development Officer
• Operations Lead (events and logistics)
Key external relationships:
• Sport England
• Affiliated clubs and coaches
• Schools, colleges and universities (where relevant)
• Sight loss and disability organisations
• ParalympicsGB (talent ID opportunities and events)
• Programme Partners and Funders
• Venues and suppliers (events delivery)
Key tasks and responsibilities
• 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.
• ParalympicsGB Talent ID events: Support Goalball UK’s involvement in ParalympicsGB Talent ID events, 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.
Other duties
• Contribute to the development of the sport across a wide range of areas, accepting collective and individual responsibility where necessary including delivery at Goalball UK competitions.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the role.
• Represent Goalball UK at associated events as required, including occasional overnight stays and weekend working.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the post, as required by the Talent and Inclusion Director.

How to apply

We welcome informal enquiries to discuss the role, these should be addressed to Faye Dale-Cook, Talent and Inclusion Director, at faye.dale-cook@goalballuk.com. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. To apply, please complete the application form and the equality and diversity monitoring form (optional) and send to Andrew Crawford at andy@crawfordhr.com. Please note any applications made outside of the application form will not be accepted. Interviews will be held in person on Tuesday 21st July at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield: https://goalballuk.com/work-with-us/vacancies/

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