Organisation Archery GB Salary £50,000 Location Archery GB, Lilleshall National Sports Centre / Hybrid Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 2 February 2026 Interview date 16 February 2026 Job Description Job Title: Performance System Lead
Department: Performance
Reporting to: Performance Director
Direct reports:4
Location: Archery GB, Lilleshall National Sports Centre / Hybrid
Job Purpose
The Performance System Lead is a strategic leadership role within the World Class Programme (WCP), responsible for driving excellence in athlete and coach development through integrated performance support.
Acting as an effective member of the WCP Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will develop strong relationships with the Performance Director, Coaches, Pathway Manager and Performance Operations Manager.
The role will ensure an aligned coaching and talent development strategy, fostering a high-performance culture that sustains international success and ensures the multi-disciplinary team deliver world-class services across the two WCP programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Coach & People Development
Lead the development of a high-performance coaching culture within the WCP, enhancing leadership, communication and athlete-centred approaches.
Audit development needs across the programme and implement a strategic action plan for team growth.
Design and deliver effective programme debrief systems and induction processes for athletes and staff.
Align development initiatives with UK Sport and other partners to maximise resources.
Mentor coaches through influence and credibility, fostering a psychologically safe, values-led environment.
Drive external expertise into the coaching and leadership team to enhance capability and innovation.
Ensure every coach has a clear, individualised development plan and access to a structured coaching development pathway.
Performance Support
Lead and manage an established team of practitioners to deliver world-leading support to athletes and coaches.
Enable seamless integration of Sports Science, Medicine and Data into daily training and competition environments.
Ensure accountable, responsive and impactful performance support through strategic planning and alignment with coaching objectives.
Facilitate world-class performance planning, monitoring and review processes to drive continuous improvement.
Support technical planning meetings to prioritise support plans that align with performance goals and coaching strategies.
Support the Performance Director and lead coaches in evolving performance frameworks (e.g. WiTTW) and integrating future performance requirements into the talent pathway.
Manage the Clinic governance requirements of the Archery World Class Performance Programmes.
Talent Pathway Development
Drive measurable improvements in athlete progression by aligning the talent pathway with WCP preparation, setting clear performance and selection benchmarks whilst delivering individualised development plans that accelerate readiness for WCP entry.
Working with the Performance Pathway Manager, create an age and stage appropriate performance skills syllabus delivered through workshops, experiential learning and mentoring.
Lead performance culture reviews within the pathway, engaging athletes, coaches and parents to embed high-performance values.
Facilitate continuous development of pathway coaches through collaborative CPD opportunities with WCP staff.
Key Relationships
The Performance System Lead will support the delivery and strategic ambitions of the Archery GB World Class Performance Programme, working closely with the internal WCP team and external partners.
The key relationships will include:
•WCP Team: Performance Director, Head of Performance, Coaches, Pathway Manager and Performance Operations Manager
•Performance Advisory Group
•Provide a point of contact between NGB-UKSI services
•Home Nation Sports Institutes