British Dressage (BD) is the National Governing Body for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of dressage. We offer competitions and training opportunities for riders at all levels, from grass roots to elite level. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our senior management team as Head of Operations, based at our head office in Meriden, working on a hybrid basis.

This pivotal role is responsible for the day-to-day management of BD’s operations, ensuring the organisation runs smoothly and efficiently. As a member of the senior management team, the Head of Operations will report to the Chief Executive and will provide oversight to the key business functions and assume line management responsibilities of the IT team.
As Head of Operations, you will lead the development and implementation of robust operational and HR policies and procedures that align with the organisation’s strategic goals and legal obligations. You will oversee internal processes and performance frameworks to ensure that British Dressage operates efficiently and effectively, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This includes managing recruitment and onboarding of staff members and ensuring compliance with the staff development and performance management schedules and systems.