British Kickboxing Council Voluntary Vacancies -

In addition to the below, the BKC is also looking to attract Non-Executive Directors and other advisors to the Board and several committees (such as the Professional Referees Association).

All voluntary positions can be conducted from anywhere in the UK and entirely in your own hours – all we ask is that you commit as much of your time as you can to the role.

Visit http://the-bkc.com/get-involved/job-listings/ for a full list of vacancies.

PR/Comms Officer
VOLUNTARY – PART-TIME

The BKC is a non-profit organisation, with a Board of Directors which consists of senior members and representatives from a variety of Kickboxing associations and an Executive Board made up of sector specialists and passionate supporters of our sport.

Our immediate goal is the recognition of Kickboxing under the Sports Councils and to gain official National Governing Body status for the BKC. To that end, we have been working for nearly 10 years to create a system of governance, guidance and support for the sport, agreeing upon its direction and development by way of democratic processes which aim to give control over the sport to the sport itself.

Job Description

As PR/Communications Officer, you will be the voice of the BKC, taking responsibility for all internal and external communications, press releases and messaging. Sitting on the Executive Board, the PR/Comms Officer will work with the team to help promote the sport, the BKC and it’s many local/nationwide projects. Although the role is not completely autonomous, as decisions which impact either the sport or the BKC must be put to a vote, your voice will be heard at AGMs, EGMs and regular ongoing discussions regarding the governance of the BKC, and you will be given the chance to propose and manage your own projects.

Responsibilities Include

Ensuring that project progress and launches are properly communicated within the BKC and to its Members.
Coordinating nationwide promotional campaigns for the sport, including events, courses and participation drives.
Working with our existing partners to capitalise on all available communication channels and opportunities for mutual promotion.
Work with the Executive Board and Board of Directors to ensure that internal and external Comms are consistent, properly branded and timely.
Developing new partnerships with media outlets, influencers, activators and promoters (inc. our Ambassadors).
Researching new promotional opportunities, keeping on top of the events calendar to avoid clashes and capitalise on collaborative events.
Formulating, planning and delivering internal initiatives aimed at improving Comms within the sport and the BKC itself: This includes Board Members, Committee Members, Officials, Coaches, Athletes and Participants at all levels of the sport and across all disciplines.

Example Of Current Project

The BKC is signed up to Sport England’s #ThisGirlCan campaign, aimed at improving participation figures among young girls and women of all ages. Our Ambassadors would be a fine example of athletes from various backgrounds and of various ages, and would be a great place to start.

Experience

Experience (and ideally a qualification) in a PR/Marketing role is preferred.
A good knowledge of the sport would also be beneficial.
In addition, experience of project work, creating and understanding reports is essential.

http://the-bkc.com/job/pr-comms-officer/

Community Manager
VOLUNTARY – PART-TIME

Our immediate goal is the recognition of Kickboxing under the Sports Councils here in the UK and to gain official National Governing Body status for the BKC. To that end, we have been working for nearly 10 years to create a system of governance, guidance and support for Kickboxing community, agreeing upon its direction and development by way of democratic processes which aim to give control over the sport to the sport itself.

Job Description

As Community Manager for the BKC, you will own the two-way flow of information and ideas between the Council, it’s Committees and the tens of thousands of Kickboxers across the UK. Working with the PR Officer and various Project Leads, the Community Manager will focus on ensuring maximum engagement with the Kickboxing community, from casual participants to professional athletes, as well as increasing public understanding of both the sport and our work within it. The Community Manager will also sit on the Executive Board of the BKC, earning full voting rights after a 6 month probationary period.

Responsibilities Include

Sourcing, creating and managing engaging content for our social media channels and websites.
Encouraging a free flow of ideas between the BKC and the Kickboxing community, through interactive content such as surveys, polls and focus groups.
Liaising with Discipline Heads to appoint and maximise the potential of BKC Ambassadors.
Coordinating with Project Leads to ensure maximum exposure and impact for any public-facing projects within the BKC.
Increasing understanding of the work being undertaken by the BKC, both within the sport and without, and developing trust in that work.
Reporting to the BKC Executive Board and Board of Directors on the effectiveness of social media campaigns, as well as providing recommendations for future engagement programs.
Identifying and managing relationships with influencers and activators outside of the BKC Ambassadors program.

Experience

Experience of community management, ideally within the sporting sector.
A good understanding of social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram, as well as website editors (such as Wix/Wordpress).
Excellent communication skills, including written and spoken English.
Some team management experience would be ideal.
Experience of project work, including creating and understanding reports, is essential.

http://the-bkc.com/job/community-manager/

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Officer (EDIO)
VOLUNTARY – PART-TIME

Job Description

As Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Officer, you will champion the inclusive nature of both the BKC and the sport of Kickboxing. Although the role is not completely autonomous, as decisions which impact either the sport or the BKC must be put to a vote, your voice will be heard at AGMs, EGMs and regular ongoing discussions regarding the governance of the BKC, and you will be given the chance to propose and manage your own projects.

Responsibilities Include

Performing Diversity Audits of the Board and the sport as a whole to determine areas in need of development and methods by which diversity in Kickboxing can be improved
Ensuring the validity of the BKC’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies and procedures, especially in regard to compliance with the Voluntary Code of Good Governance and other sporting governance codes
Ensuring that the above are implemented across the organisation and promulgated throughout its membership
Liaising with the Chairman, Secretary and other Standards Board members to ensure collaborative delivery of all duties
Forming and coordinating an Equality and Diversity committee/team where necessary
Liaising and coordinating with external organisations such as the English Federation of Disability Sport, UK Deaf Sport, Women’s Sports Network, Pride Sport and the Sports Councils to ensure effective delivery of both their and the BKC’s projects regarding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Formulating, planning and delivering internal initiatives aimed at improving Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within the sport and the BKC itself: This includes Board Members, Committee Members, Officials, Coaches, Athletes and Participants at all levels of the sport and across all disciplines

Example Of Current Project

We have also had conversations with UK Deaf Sport and the National Deaf Children’s Society regarding ways to make Kickboxing more accessible to adults and children with hearing impairments.

Experience

Some experience and knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in sport would be ideal.
A good knowledge of the sport would also be beneficial.
In addition, experience of project work, creating and understanding reports is essential.

http://the-bkc.com/job/equality-and-diversity-officer-edio/

Grassroots Development Officer
VOLUNTARY – PART-TIME

Responsibilities Include

Communicating with the BKC Executive Board and Member Bodies to produce a national strategy for grass-roots development within Kickboxing.
Coordinate with clubs and promoters in your region to implement an effective Grass-roots Development plan.
Act as a liaison between the BKC and local project leaders.
Coordinate with County Sports Partnerships and with related BKC project leads.
Coordinate with project partners/sponsors to maximise exposure and impact of all projects.
Assemble and manage a team/committee as appropriate.
Create and deliver reports to the Executive Board and Member Bodies on the progress of various projects and the overall growth of the sport.

We are in the process of developing a brand-new grassroots development system which will provide four structured programs for coaches and which links sporting development goals with educational framework goals. This will be a key focus for the GDO initially, so experience within the education sector, physical education or enhancing positive social impact with sport would be a huge plus!

Experience

Some experience with project management is preferred. A good knowledge of the sport would also be beneficial.
A proactive attitude and passion for sport in general is essential.

http://the-bkc.com/job/grass-roots-development-officer-national/