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NATIONAL DIRECTOR

ENGLISH INSTITUTE OF SPORT

The English Institute of Sport (EIS) is responsible for the delivery of world class sports science and medical support services to elite athletes.  Working in consultation with UK Sport and the sporting National Governing Bodies, the ultimate aim of the EIS is to support medal-winning success on the World, Olympic and Paralympic stage.

We are now seeking a new National Director to lead the EIS into preparation toward the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games.  The appointment will provide both great challenges and rewards, and so in addition to possessing a wealth of talent in the development of large, multi-disciplinary teams, the successful applicant will also have:

• Extensive experience of leading developments in high performance sport including significant understanding of the needs of elite athletes and their coaches
• Experience at Board level within the public or private sector
• Dynamic, proven leadership and change management skills
• A technical understanding of all sport science and medicine disciplines

Based in central London, remuneration for this position will be set to attract candidates of the highest calibre.

To apply, please forward your CV, current salary package and details of how you meet the above criteria to jobs.national@eis2win.co.uk  or post to: Head of Human Resources, English Institute of Sport, 4th Floor, Byrom House, 21 Quay Street, Manchester, M3 3JD.  Please quote reference NAE01.10. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 19th February 2010 @ 1pm (GMT).

A full job description for this role can be found on our website www.eis2win.co.uk