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Welcome to the British Judo Associations careers page. On this page you will find more information on the current vacancies and opportunities at British Judo and our partner organisations with details on how to apply for them.
Performance Director
Reports to:
Chief Executive
Direct Responsibility:
Olympic Coaches, Head Paralympic Coach, Logistics Manager, UKSI Head of Performance Support, Centre Coach.
Location:
British Judo Head Office & British Judo National Training Centre, Walsall
(With international travel)
Salary:
Grade 5 – £57,470 – £80,887
Are you ready to lead Great Britain’s top judo talent to the podium on the world stage? British Judo is searching for an inspirational Performance Director to head our World Class Performance Programme (WCPP) and steer our elite athletes toward success at LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032.
This is more than just a job — it’s a leadership mission at the heart of British Olympic and Paralympic sport. You will be leading and shaping the high-performance strategy for the sport in line with UK Sport targets and British Judo’s ambitions.
British Judo is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including women, ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ candidates.
We believe that diversity of experience and perspective strengthens our organisation and enhances our ability to serve our community. British Judo is committed to Sport England and UK Sport requirements for all NGBs to have a Diversity Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). British Judo is proud of the DIAP and would encourage all candidates to take an opportunity to read this HERE.
How to Apply:
To apply, please send your CV and a Covering Letter stating your interest in the role, how you believe you match the criteria outline in the candidate pack and why British Judo is of interest to you, to HR@britishjudo.org.uk by 17:00 on Monday 12th May 2025.
First Round Interviews will take place on week commencing 2nd June with a Final Interview and Assessment Day taking place on week commencing 9th June.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andrew Scoular – Chief Executive – andrew.scoular@britishjudo.org.uk
If you need any special assistance with your application, please email HR@britishjudo.org.uk