Organisation
UKAD
Location
Hybrid (home & SportPark, Loughborough)
Salary Range
N/A
Contract Type
Full Time
Closing Date
20 April 2023
Job Description
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) is on a mission to protect clean sport and currently has an exciting opportunity available for you to join us.
We’re looking to recruit a Director of Operations, joining the senior leadership team to play an active role in the implementation of UKAD’s strategy, working with the Chief Executive and other Directors.
About us
Our purpose:
To ensure doping-free sport, promoting and protecting clean sport through education, testing and enforcement.
Our values:
Integrity – We do what is right for clean sport, we are equitable and ethical, ensuring everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
Collaboration – We work together and with others, sharing knowledge and building relationships to better tackle doping.
Excellence – We strive to achieve high standards in the protection of clean sport, evolving with the times and finding solutions.
Passion – We are dedicated to keeping sport clean, are proud of what we do and know it matters.
Job purpose
You will be responsible for leading and empowering the Operations Directorate, a high performing team to ensure the effective, efficient and best value delivery of anti-doping operations in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code and International Standards, international conventions, and the National Anti-Doping Policy.
Key result areas include (but not limited to)
Leadership
• Contribute to the effective leadership of the organisation as a member of the senior leadership team; working with colleagues throughout the organisation to identify and deliver ways of improving UKAD’s effectiveness, efficiency and driving and supporting innovation.
• Lead the Operations Directorate to deliver excellent application of the World Anti-Doping Code and International Standards in identifying and investigating possible analytical and non-analytical anti-doping rule violations, working closely and collaboratively with the Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs and the Case Management Team.
• Lead the Directorate in establishing scientific research and collaborative programmes on doping activity and identify strategies to respond.
Service Delivery
• Manage and develop anti-doping testing, including the Test Distribution Plan, Registered Testing Pools, the implementation of the Testing Programme and the delivery of the Athlete Passport programme.
• Develop intelligence management systems and establish working practices and appropriate internal programmes with stakeholders, including law enforcement partners.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of management information systems and data analytics that will inform policy development and increase factual understanding of the issues.
• Develop and lead relevant research programmes in science and medicine.
• Lead the commitment to safeguarding through policies and practices, to ensure that UKAD practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Acting as UKAD’s Dedicated Person, being the UKAD lead for any safeguarding matter.
Relationship Management
• Develop and maintain positive and constructive relationships with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), Home Country Sports Council, and National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of Sport.
• Manage relationships with law enforcement agencies in respect of information sharing.
• Work with WADA and other international organisations to establish harmonious international standards and practices.
Governance
• Develop and apply appropriate activity reporting mechanisms consistent with the ministerial priorities and performance reporting to UKAD’s Board.
Person specification
Knowledge/experience/skills
• Demonstrable experience in equivalent Senior Leadership level role, ideally within a governmental or regulatory organisation.
• Proven experience of setting and achieving long-range goals with strong strategic decision-making ability.
• Experience of developing and implementing successful change strategies both internally and externally.
• Proven experience of utilising appropriate methods and interpersonal styles to develop, motivate and guide a team toward successful outcomes and attainment of business objectives.
• Knowledge of the World-Anti-Doping Code and International Standards.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of at least one of the following areas: intelligence and investigation processes and protocols (e.g. in a law enforcement or regulatory environment); intelligence-led, risk-based testing programmes; the development of scientific research programmes to identify changes in doping activity.
• An understanding and appreciation of the sporting landscape, and how best to engage with athletes and the wider sport community.
• Experience of building and sustaining strategic relationships with a network of key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Ability to develop innovative solutions and use initiative in problem solving.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong budget management and budget planning skills.
To view the full job description and person specification, click https://www.ukad.org.uk/director-operations
Benefits
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and accrue one days annual leave for every year of service, up to 30 days
• Two days paid Sports Leave and one day paid Volunteer Leave per annual leave year
• SMART working – hybrid working arrangement between home and the office
• Flexible Start and Finish times (start between 08:00 – 10:00 finish between 16:15 – 18:15)
• Office closure, between Christmas and New Year
• Healthy Lifestyle Benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Quarterly wellbeing half days each year
• Eye care vouchers
• Government Pension Scheme (LPGS) with UKAD contributing an additional four per cent pension allowance on top of your basic salary
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Family friendly leave including emergency leave and parental leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan
• Staff Consultation Forum
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Working Party
We’re looking to recruit a Director of Operations, joining the senior leadership team to play an active role in the implementation of UKAD’s strategy, working with the Chief Executive and other Directors.
About us
Our purpose:
To ensure doping-free sport, promoting and protecting clean sport through education, testing and enforcement.
Our values:
Integrity – We do what is right for clean sport, we are equitable and ethical, ensuring everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
Collaboration – We work together and with others, sharing knowledge and building relationships to better tackle doping.
Excellence – We strive to achieve high standards in the protection of clean sport, evolving with the times and finding solutions.
Passion – We are dedicated to keeping sport clean, are proud of what we do and know it matters.
Job purpose
You will be responsible for leading and empowering the Operations Directorate, a high performing team to ensure the effective, efficient and best value delivery of anti-doping operations in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code and International Standards, international conventions, and the National Anti-Doping Policy.
Key result areas include (but not limited to)
Leadership
• Contribute to the effective leadership of the organisation as a member of the senior leadership team; working with colleagues throughout the organisation to identify and deliver ways of improving UKAD’s effectiveness, efficiency and driving and supporting innovation.
• Lead the Operations Directorate to deliver excellent application of the World Anti-Doping Code and International Standards in identifying and investigating possible analytical and non-analytical anti-doping rule violations, working closely and collaboratively with the Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs and the Case Management Team.
• Lead the Directorate in establishing scientific research and collaborative programmes on doping activity and identify strategies to respond.
Service Delivery
• Manage and develop anti-doping testing, including the Test Distribution Plan, Registered Testing Pools, the implementation of the Testing Programme and the delivery of the Athlete Passport programme.
• Develop intelligence management systems and establish working practices and appropriate internal programmes with stakeholders, including law enforcement partners.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of management information systems and data analytics that will inform policy development and increase factual understanding of the issues.
• Develop and lead relevant research programmes in science and medicine.
• Lead the commitment to safeguarding through policies and practices, to ensure that UKAD practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Acting as UKAD’s Dedicated Person, being the UKAD lead for any safeguarding matter.
Relationship Management
• Develop and maintain positive and constructive relationships with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), Home Country Sports Council, and National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of Sport.
• Manage relationships with law enforcement agencies in respect of information sharing.
• Work with WADA and other international organisations to establish harmonious international standards and practices.
Governance
• Develop and apply appropriate activity reporting mechanisms consistent with the ministerial priorities and performance reporting to UKAD’s Board.
Person specification
Knowledge/experience/skills
• Demonstrable experience in equivalent Senior Leadership level role, ideally within a governmental or regulatory organisation.
• Proven experience of setting and achieving long-range goals with strong strategic decision-making ability.
• Experience of developing and implementing successful change strategies both internally and externally.
• Proven experience of utilising appropriate methods and interpersonal styles to develop, motivate and guide a team toward successful outcomes and attainment of business objectives.
• Knowledge of the World-Anti-Doping Code and International Standards.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of at least one of the following areas: intelligence and investigation processes and protocols (e.g. in a law enforcement or regulatory environment); intelligence-led, risk-based testing programmes; the development of scientific research programmes to identify changes in doping activity.
• An understanding and appreciation of the sporting landscape, and how best to engage with athletes and the wider sport community.
• Experience of building and sustaining strategic relationships with a network of key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Ability to develop innovative solutions and use initiative in problem solving.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong budget management and budget planning skills.
To view the full job description and person specification, click https://www.ukad.org.uk/director-operations
Benefits
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and accrue one days annual leave for every year of service, up to 30 days
• Two days paid Sports Leave and one day paid Volunteer Leave per annual leave year
• SMART working – hybrid working arrangement between home and the office
• Flexible Start and Finish times (start between 08:00 – 10:00 finish between 16:15 – 18:15)
• Office closure, between Christmas and New Year
• Healthy Lifestyle Benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Quarterly wellbeing half days each year
• Eye care vouchers
• Government Pension Scheme (LPGS) with UKAD contributing an additional four per cent pension allowance on top of your basic salary
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Family friendly leave including emergency leave and parental leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan
• Staff Consultation Forum
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Working Party
To Apply
Our values are at the heart of what we do, so if they align with you and you’re up for the fight against doping in sport, please complete the online application using the link below:
https://app.beapplied.com/apply/xulzvy3qrv
Deadline for applications is 23:59, Thursday 20 April 2023.