Strategic Lead - Children and Young People

Role Title: Strategic Lead - Children and Young People

Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Location: Manchester - hybrid working model, minimum 2-days per week at National Cycling Centre

Working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours (occasional evening and weekend work may be required)

Start Date: As soon as possible

British Cycling exists to bring the joy of cycling to everyone.

We're looking for a Strategic Lead to help influence our strategy and drive products in this vital area for British Cycling.

You'll be developing products, influencing strategy and working with a vast array of stakeholders (both internal and external).

You will:

• Lead the development of participation products and projects (e.g. City Academies) designed to focus and increase the number of children and young people riding a bike.


• Influence strategic thinking and direction.


• Use data and insight to identify barriers and inform direction.


• Oversee the end-to-end project management of products and projects - from initial concept right through to national launch.


• Work closely with internal teams, external partners, communities and stakeholders to remove barriers (perceived and actual) and deliver products and projects nationwide.


• Champion change and be an advocate for youth voice.


• Monitor progress, impact and share stories that demonstrate success.

What we're looking for:

In a nutshell, you'll be strategic, work well with others and be brilliant at turning ideas into action.

• Have a strong understanding of the challenges and inequalities children and young people face in being active.


• You'll be experienced in developing and managing products and projects focused on children and young people.


• You'll be experienced in managing budgets and partnerships.


• You'll have a proven track record of managing projects.


• You'll be able to communicate well at all levels.


• You'll have a proven track record of working collaboratively across teams and organisations to deliver shared goals.


• While an understanding of cycling is preferable, it's more essential that you have a passion for getting more children and young people active.

What are the perks:

• Competitive Salary


• Cycle toWork Scheme


• Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)


• Holiday purchase scheme


• Life Assurance


• Pension