General Manager (Performance) for GB Basketball
Applications closing date: 9am, Wednesday 24th June 2026
Contract: Initially fixed term to 31st March 2027. Part time working and a secondment will also be considered.
Working Pattern: Full Time 37.5 hours per week, with Part-time working and secondment arrangements may also be considered. Regular travel and weekend work may be required.
Location: Remote with domestic and international travel.
PURPOSE
To provide overall strategic leadership to the British Basketball senior and age grade teams with particular focus on 3x3 LA qualification.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Develop and deliver the 3x3 programme with the aim of achieving LA qualification.
Provide overall strategic leadership of British senior and age grade teams.
Contribute to the development of a commercial model which enables GB teams to be competitive.
Oversee the strategic alignment of all British teams, ensuring:
That the highest standards of safeguarding and best practice are maintained throughout.
The development and delivery of the UK Sport and Sport England investment processes, including subsequent reporting and management.
Lead the overall Olympic Games Project, including overseeing the development and delivery of robust and clear qualification and selection processes, and liaison with the BOA on all matters pertaining to the Games.
Lead, mentor and manage direct line reports with responsibility for a team of approximately 8 employed coaches.
Provide robust financial management of the GB teams’ budgets.
Contribute to and support the development of arrangements for a new GB Body, working with key stakeholders as required.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
Demonstrates a strong understanding, knowledge and experience of basketball.
Leadership in high-performance sport at national and/or international level
Leadership of complex programmes in multi-stakeholder environments
Experience across Olympic, Paralympic or international pathways, including qualification and selection
Experience of budget management and strategic delivery
Experience of working with funders, governing bodies and key stakeholders
Note: Exceptional candidates with an elite background in sport and a record of strong leadership and organisational skills will be considered
Knowledge:
Strong knowledge of the UK high-performance sport system
Understanding of high-performance team sport environments
Strong understanding of governance, equality, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding and athlete welfare
Knowledge of publicly funded sport and associated investment and reporting requirements
Skills:
Strategic leadership with a strong delivery focus
Strong communication and stakeholder management
Strong planning, organisation and sound judgement
Commercial awareness and ability to balance strategy with delivery
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Annual leave starting at 25 days per year, plus an additional 3 days at Christmas and birthday leave
5% employer pension contribution
Life insurance
We’re working to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of the basketball community in England, where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be their full, authentic selves at work. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. We make all employment decisions regardless of age, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Basketball England is an equal opportunities employer.
Research shows that some people don’t apply for a role if they feel they do not meet 100% of the person specification. We encourage you to apply, even if you feel you don’t meet every requirement in the job description. We are a supportive and inclusive organisation, and we want to break down barriers to people joining us. We encourage you to highlight what you can bring to the role and if this role excites you, we look forward to receiving your application.
Contract: Initially fixed term to 31st March 2027. Part time working and a secondment will also be considered.
Working Pattern: Full Time 37.5 hours per week, with Part-time working and secondment arrangements may also be considered. Regular travel and weekend work may be required.
Location: Remote with domestic and international travel.
PURPOSE
To provide overall strategic leadership to the British Basketball senior and age grade teams with particular focus on 3x3 LA qualification.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Develop and deliver the 3x3 programme with the aim of achieving LA qualification.
Provide overall strategic leadership of British senior and age grade teams.
Contribute to the development of a commercial model which enables GB teams to be competitive.
Oversee the strategic alignment of all British teams, ensuring:
That the highest standards of safeguarding and best practice are maintained throughout.
The development and delivery of the UK Sport and Sport England investment processes, including subsequent reporting and management.
Lead the overall Olympic Games Project, including overseeing the development and delivery of robust and clear qualification and selection processes, and liaison with the BOA on all matters pertaining to the Games.
Lead, mentor and manage direct line reports with responsibility for a team of approximately 8 employed coaches.
Provide robust financial management of the GB teams’ budgets.
Contribute to and support the development of arrangements for a new GB Body, working with key stakeholders as required.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
Demonstrates a strong understanding, knowledge and experience of basketball.
Leadership in high-performance sport at national and/or international level
Leadership of complex programmes in multi-stakeholder environments
Experience across Olympic, Paralympic or international pathways, including qualification and selection
Experience of budget management and strategic delivery
Experience of working with funders, governing bodies and key stakeholders
Note: Exceptional candidates with an elite background in sport and a record of strong leadership and organisational skills will be considered
Knowledge:
Strong knowledge of the UK high-performance sport system
Understanding of high-performance team sport environments
Strong understanding of governance, equality, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding and athlete welfare
Knowledge of publicly funded sport and associated investment and reporting requirements
Skills:
Strategic leadership with a strong delivery focus
Strong communication and stakeholder management
Strong planning, organisation and sound judgement
Commercial awareness and ability to balance strategy with delivery
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Annual leave starting at 25 days per year, plus an additional 3 days at Christmas and birthday leave
5% employer pension contribution
Life insurance
We’re working to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of the basketball community in England, where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be their full, authentic selves at work. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. We make all employment decisions regardless of age, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Basketball England is an equal opportunities employer.
Research shows that some people don’t apply for a role if they feel they do not meet 100% of the person specification. We encourage you to apply, even if you feel you don’t meet every requirement in the job description. We are a supportive and inclusive organisation, and we want to break down barriers to people joining us. We encourage you to highlight what you can bring to the role and if this role excites you, we look forward to receiving your application.