We have two exciting opportunities to join the staff team at RDA National Office, please see the job adverts below for full details.
The application deadline for both roles in Wednesday 31st May.
Coaching Qualifications Coordinator
Riding for the Disabled (RDA), Warwick
Summary of Job:
We are seeking a new member of staff to play a key role in supporting RDA coaches in delivering an excellent service to our riders.
This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who prides themselves on their administrative capabilities and organisational skills, and is keen to develop these further.
The main responsibilities of the role include:
- Administering all RDA coaching courses and qualifications
- Organising and making all administrative arrangements for coaching related events
- Handling day-to-day enquiries from coaches and ensuring the coach review system is maintained.
About you:
The role is primarily office based and we are looking for someone with excellent administration skills; in an ideal world you will have coaching and/or equine knowledge.
You will need to be organised and self-motivated, being be able to manage your time effectively; providing telephone and email support to coaches and RDA groups, whilst working on a varied range of administrative tasks.
It is important that you are a confident communicator with exceptional customer service skills as you will be providing advice and guidance to our coaching workforce on a regular basis.
About Us:
RDA is a leading national charity, dedicated to enriching the lives of disabled people, through the provision of opportunities for riding, carriage driving and vaulting.
Our mission is to enrich the lives of disabled people through horses and our team at National Office work closely with our coaching workforce to ensure our groups are able to provide an excellent experience for those who take part in our activities.
This is a permanent full-time role, working 34 hours per week, although flexibility will be needed leading up to events, with extra hours covered by time off in lieu.
Salary is £20,000 per annum plus benefits.
Please ring Claire on 01926 405969 or email her on cmilican@rda.org.uk for a full job description. To apply please send a CV with covering email to cmilican@rda.org.uk.
Group Support Administrator (Maternity Cover)
Riding for the Disabled (RDA), Warwick
Summary of Job:
We are seeking a new member of staff to play a key role in supporting RDA groups in delivering an excellent service to our riders.
This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who prides themselves on their administrative capabilities and organisational skills, and is keen to develop these further.
The main responsibilities of the role include administrative support in three key areas:
- Administering the service providing disclosure checks for volunteers
- Providing administrative support in the delivery of an RDA national equestrian competition, held in July
- Organising the collection of information and annual statistics from our 500 member groups and ensuring our database is kept up to date.
About you:
The role is office based and we are looking for an excellent administrator.
You will need to be organised and self-motivated, being be able to manage your time effectively; providing telephone and email support to our groups whilst working on a varied range of administrative tasks.
It is important that you are a confident communicator with exceptional customer service skills as you will be providing advice and guidance to our volunteer workforce on a regular basis.
We also value adaptability, we are looking for someone who will enjoy working on new projects and the challenges associated with a varied workload.
About Us:
RDA is a leading national charity, dedicated to enriching the lives of disabled people, through the provision of opportunities for riding, carriage driving and vaulting.
Our mission is to enrich the lives of disabled people through horses and our staff team at national office work closely with our network of national volunteers to ensure our groups are able to provide an excellent experience for those who take part in our activities.
This is a temporary role, providing maternity cover, working 34 hours per week although flexibility will be needed leading up to events, with extra hours covered by time off in lieu.
Salary is £18,000 (pro rata) per annum.
Please ring Matt on 01926405966 or email mcobble@rda.org.uk for a full job description. To apply please send a covering letter and your CV to mcobble@rda.org.uk
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