Vacancies
Below are detailed the vacancies with Volleyball England, including both full-time and voluntary positions.
If no roles are advertised, then there are currently none available, so please check back again soon.
To apply for a Volleyball England role, please send a completed copy of the relevant application form detailed on to jobs@volleyballengland.org, unless otherwise specified.
Candidates may be asked to take part in a telephone interview, or invited to attend for interview, where they may be requested to carry out tasks/tests that assess their suitability for the role.
Please note we cannot reply to every application for a vacancy, only those invited for interview.
For jobs relating to other clubs or organisations, please follow the instructions as indicated on the vacancy.
Current Vacancies
Technical Delegates
Background
Due to the increase in the number of events Volleyball England is staging Volleyball England is seeking to add to its team of Technical Delegates who help deliver major events at a variety of venues.
The Role
The Technical Delegate supports the Event Manager to ensure the smooth operation of the event by meeting all Volleyball technical requirements. Their primary focus is on the Field of Play (FoP), while the Event Manager handles areas outside the FoP.
Technical Delegates not only have experience in the technical conduct of events but also to be well informed in specific areas of increasing importance such as coordination with technology, event presentation and livestreaming.
Volleyball England is seeking Technical Delegates with strong interpersonal skills who can foster a collaborative environment and efficiently and diplomatically address and resolve issues.
Technical Delegates must also have a working knowledge of FIVB/WPV Rules, of the Game and FIVB/CEV/WPV/PVE/Volleyball England competition rules and regulations and demonstrate high attention to detail to ensure compliance.
You can find more information about the role by clicking here and duties the role entails by clicking here.
Training
Training will take place on Wednesday 11th December (online) between 7.30pm to 9.30pm and during the Five Nations Championship (in person) from 3rd to 5th January 2025 at the National Volleyball Centre.
All training costs (travel within England, accommodation from 3rd-5th January and subsistence) will be met by Volleyball England.
How to Apply
Complete the short online application form by clicking here. We do not accept CVs for this role.
Closing date: Sunday 17th November at 11.59pm
Shortlisting: Monday 18th November
Interviews w/b: Tuesday 3rd or Wednesday 4th December between 6-9pm.
For an informal discussion about the role contact, please Rob Payne on 01509 974698.
Gorse Academies Trust Sports Coach (Volleyball)
The Gorse Academies Trust is seeking to recruit a Sports Coach (Volleyball).
The purpose of this post is to provide exceptional coaching delivery across the Volleyball programme and to support with the development of an extra-curricular programme of national significance that compliments the ambitions of the Trust ‘Big 3’ initiative.
The ideal applicant will have:
- A relevant level 3 qualification or willing to work towards.
- A full clean driving license and daily access to a car as this role is based across multiple sites.
- D1 license required OR be eligible and willing to complete a D1 license and MIDAS course.
- Experience of successful coaching at club level.
- The ability to form meaningful relationships with young people in the full age range of GORSE academies.
Note that evening hours and weekends will be required.
For more details about the role and for details about how to apply, click here.
Talent Working Group Lead
If you're passionate about volleyball and want to play a key role in growing the game, Volleyball England wants to hear from you.
The Talent Working Group Lead role, which is key to the delivery of certain projects around The Game Plan strategy, is open for appointment.
The delivery lead, which is a voluntary position, will lead and develop their own Working Group and also report into a Sub-group.
Click here to read a full role description.
Read the Working Group Terms of Reference.
Increasing diversity
There is a strong commitment to increase the level of diversity across the Working Groups and Delivery Leads.
Whereas applications from people from all backgrounds that meet the person specification and have relevant experience are welcomed, those from under-represented groups – which currently includes those from ethnically diverse communities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities and females – are particularly encouraged.
How to apply
To apply for the role, click here.
Talent Pathway Coaches (Indoor and/or Beach)
The purpose of these role is to be a member of the England Talent Pathway coaching staff in one or more roles, as designated by the appropriate Performance Director.
Roles assigned will be based on current needs and priorities, as well as the volunteer’s skills, experience, and developmental potential.
Talent coaches also help build a strong community of supporters who can aid in administering and promoting the England Talent Pathway.
Please note: Candidates will need to fulfil several requirements, including, but not limited to: a current enhanced DBS check, carried out through Volleyball England, which is no more than three years old (costs covered by VE), and attendance at a recognised and valid Safeguarding and Protecting Children training course in the last three years (costs covered by VE).
For full role description, person specification and how to apply, click here.
Further Information
Volleyball England has an equity policy and is committed to equal opportunities. The equity policy can be found on www.volleyballengland.org.
Volleyball England is committed to best practice in the care of children and as such this post may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The child protection policy can be found on www.volleyballengland.org.