Deputy Performance Director - Head of Performance
British Cycling
Job Type
Full-time, permanent
Location
National Cycling Centre, Manchester, UK
Salary
Competitive, not disclosed
Closing Date
4 November 2026
Classification
IQF Level 7
Job Summary
Lead the development, implementation and review of Great Britain Cycling Team Olympic and Paralympic performance strategy across seven disciplines. Coordinate coaches, athlete pathways, physical performance, equipment, data, innovation and support services against annual and Games objectives. Oversee the performance department supporting approximately 140 riders and contribute to investment priorities within a reported £38 million LA 2028 portfolio. Use performance evidence to inform resource decisions and work with senior stakeholders across the national sport system. Exercise delegated strategic authority when the Performance Director is unavailable.
IUSCA IQF Classification
Level 7 reflects advanced strategic responsibility for the Great Britain Cycling Team performance department across seven Olympic and Paralympic cycling disciplines and approximately 140 riders. The postholder leads performance planning, athlete development, performance support, innovation and evidence-informed investment recommendations, with delegated authority when the Performance Director is absent. Responsibility remains within the national team performance system and under the Performance Director, rather than setting profession-wide standards at Level 8. The employer requests a relevant degree or equivalent qualification or experience and does not name a professional S&C certification; IUSCA Level 7 certification has separate master's-level requirements.
Associated IUSCA IQF Certification
IUSCA IQF Level 7 Accredited International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner (aISCP*m)
Salary and Role Alignment
Grey. Salary is described as competitive but no figure is disclosed, so salary alignment cannot be fully assessed. IUSCA Indicative Minimum Salary Benchmark: £100,000 per year. This editorial benchmark reflects national Olympic and Paralympic performance leadership, cross-discipline staff accountability, delegated executive authority and significant investment responsibility; it is not a verified salary median.
IUSCA Alignment Statement
This role has been classified by IUSCA using publicly available information at the time of review and the published IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology. The IQF classification, salary alignment assessment and associated IUSCA IQF certification represent IUSCA's assessment of the advertised role. They do not alter or replace the employer's stated qualification, certification or eligibility requirements and do not imply employer endorsement, approval of, or affiliation with IUSCA. Vacancy information may change, and applicants should review and verify the original employer advert before applying.