Senior Sport Psychologist (Canoe Slalom) - Maternity Cover
The Opportunity
The UK Sports Institute and Paddle UK(Canoe Slalom)have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Sport Psychologist (maternity cover)on a part time basis
A snapshot of the role
We are looking for an exceptional candidate to fulfil the role of senior sport psychologist (maternity cover), starting in January 2027.
This senior sport psychologist role will play an integral role in supporting performance and wellbeing across the Canoe Slalom WCP in the 2027 season, which encompasses key qualification competitions for the LA 2028 Olympic Games. It will primarily focus on enhancing paddler delivery inside training and racing by leveraging key elements of performance psychology. This will be done by working directly with athletes, with and through coaches, and through collaboration with the wider performance support team to ensure deliberate and targeted support is in place, aligned to individual athlete plans. The successful candidate will also be responsible for delivering the existing mental health strategy.
The role will also involve working closely with the Performance Director, Performance Support Lead, Head of Performance Development, Lead Academy Coach and Slalom Programme Manager to iterate and evolve wider cultural elements within the training and competition environments.
If you feel you can bring the expertisewe require to help us shape our future, we very much look forward to hearing from you.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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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.
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Key Dates for Applicants
Closing Date: Monday 12thOctober 2026
Shortlisting Date: We will aim to complete our shortlist by Wednesday 14thOctober 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 22ndOctober 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 upmost 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 jordan.cornes@uksport.gov.uk.
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.
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Contact Details:
UK Sports Institute Limited Recruitment Team
