Role Title: Social Impact Officer, Tour De France Grand Départ 2027
Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2027
Place of work: The National Cycling Centre, Manchester. Hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days per week in the Manchester office.
About British Cycling
In 2027 the UK will host the GrandDepart of both the Tour De France and the Tour De France Femme, Avec Zwift. This will be the first time in history that both races have departed from the same country, outside of France. A landmark social impact programme will also be delivered across the UK, tackling inactivity, improving mental wellbeing, boosting economic growth and supporting communities to thrive.
A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) - Grand Depart GB 2027 - will maintain oversight of the delivery of the events and will manage public funding on behalf of DCMS, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and UK Sport.
The SPV is a Joint Venture between UKEL (a new sports events company) and British Cycling. British Cycling will deliver the operational and business function, social impact and volunteer programmes along with all consumer facing functions, on behalf of partners.
We are now recruiting a talented and passionate social impact officer to support delivery of the events social impact programme, working alongside multiple partners.
This role sits within British Cycling’s newly established Social Impact Directorate and will focus solely on the Tour de France Grand Départ 2027 social impact programme.
About You
- You’re passionate about social impact and the role cycling and cycling events can play to drive positive social change.
- You will thrive as part of a small team and are comfortable working in a fast paced environment.
- You have a proactive and can-do attitude.
- You have good communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy building and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders and partners.
- You have strong organisational and project coordination skills and are able to manage tasks across multiple workstream effectively.
- You’re a strong team player, able to collaborate and support colleagues and partners to achieve shared goals.
- Experience of working with local authorities, community organisations or on major sporting events would be beneficial.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead on co-ordination of community outreach for the JOY programme including external stakeholder management, outreach and engagement.
- Lead on the integration of GEMS within 27 host local authorities, working closely with Social Impact Officers and Participation team to execute GEMS projects effectively across multiple regions.
- Co-ordinate community engagement day in the summer, bringing together community groups, charities and sports networks for a vibrant day of activity in Leeds.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with national partners and stakeholders such as Beicio Cymru and Scottish Cycling, building trust and confidence in our work.
- Support the establishment and delivery of the JOY Collective and other external networks to ensure JOY is integrated into activity across Great Britain in 2027.
- Support the Social Impact Lead Tour De France Grand Départ 2027 in day-to-day operations and project delivery.
- Systems and administration support to ensure efficient and effective delivery and reporting of JOY including data and insight collection and evaluation.
- Collaborate with the marketing, communications and content teams to showcase the impact of our work through engaging and diverse storytelling.
- Collaborate across the event team to embed social impact principles across their work, and ensure social impact activity is a key part of the event.
What are the perks?
- Competitive Salary
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Life Assurance
- Pension
Applications close:
Sunday 6th December
Social Impact Officer - Grand Depart GB 2027 in Manchester employer: British Cycling
Grand Depart GB 2027 Ltd is an exceptional employer that offers a unique opportunity to be part of a landmark international sporting event, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work culture. With a focus on social impact and community engagement, employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development, while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. Join us in making history and contributing to a project that aims to boost mental wellbeing and economic growth across the UK.
