Head of Performance Support (Paralympic)

Head of Performance Support (Paralympic)

The Opportunity

The UK Sports Institute has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Head of Performance Support (Paralympic).

Location: Sheffield

A snapshot of the role

As part of a newly established UKSI Paralympic Specialist Service, the Head of Performance Support (Paralympic) is responsible for the leadership, management, and integration of Paralympic Performance Support teams for eligible Paralympic programmes, and the coordination of Paralympic Specialist Services to these sports.

Working in close collaboration with coaches and performance support staff, the role ensures that support provision is fully aligned to the needs of Paralympic sports through integrated performance planning.

The postholder will act as a senior leader working with multiple Paralympic World Class Programmes (WCPs), championing Paralympic performance support, embedding high standards of practice, and ensuring athletes and coaches receive world class support that meets the unique needs of Para athletes.

If you feel you can bring the expertise we require to help us shape our future, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At the UKSI we aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society, not only by characteristic but by thought and perspective. We believe a diverse workforce enables growth and creates a sustainably inclusive workspace for all employees.

If there is something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job more accessible, let us know!

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment here at UKSI. All applications for all roles within our organisation will be subject to safer recruitment principles. Applicants will be required to complete a self declaration form, will have references checked and, dependent upon role, may be required to obtain Enhanced DBS vetting.

Application Method

To be considered for this World Class Opportunity, candidates will be required to submit a CV and answer the application questions via the UKSI careers portal. The answers to the application questions should bring your CV to life by highlighting your relevant skills, experience and attributes that would make you the ideal candidate for this role.

Important

Once you begin your application on the portal you will have the option to type your answers in a free text box; however, if you would prefer, you may upload your answers with your CV. We ask that the answers to the questions are no more than 2 sides of A4. (Please note that you can only upload 1 document to the portal so please ensure the questions appear either at the beginning or as a follow on from your CV.)

Artificial Intelligence

We are aware of an increase in the use of Artificial Intelligence for applications. At the UKSI we are keen to get to know you as a person and AI generated content may lack the specificity required and/or fail to address key criteria. We consider that personalised responses are essential to convey your individual skills, knowledge and experience. Therefore, to maintain the integrity and fairness of our recruitment process, we discourage the use of AI generated content which may diminish your chances of success in your application. Please note this does not apply to the use of adaptive technology used to support an applicant's individual needs.

Key Dates for Applicants

Closing Date: Friday 10th April 2026 - 5pm

Interview Date: 23rd April 2026

Additional information for applicants:

Please note that occasionally interview dates may be subject to change and may require additional stages. In these instances, we will do our utmost to ensure that candidates have sufficient notice and preparation time.

If you have any questions regarding the content of the Job Description that you would like to discuss further, please email your enquiry to .

Our Company

The UKSI delivers outstanding support that enables sports and athletes to excel.

Since 2002, and over the last four Olympic and Paralympic cycles, the UKSI has evolved quietly and effectively into an organisation consistently performing at a world leading level, contributing to over 1,000 British Olympic and Paralympic medals.