The RYA employs over 170 staff in a wide range of roles, from boating specialists to professional staff to co-ordinators and administrators. Most work from our headquarters in Hamble, near Southampton, but some are based in other parts of the UK. We offer modern, accessible office facilities with free parking, up to date IT systems and a competitive range of benefits.
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The RYA is an equal opportunity employer and recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and other protected status as required by applicable law.
At the RYA, we have a clear vision: to be an inclusive Association, which values and supports a diverse sporting population and workforce.
The RYA is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion and this is clearly reflected in all that we do. Diversity is more than a commitment at the RYA and we are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different
If you would like to join the RYA and feel you have the relevant skills and experience for one of our vacant positions, please download the appropriate application form.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Apprentice
Salary: £10,500 per annum, increasing to £12,000 per annum after 3 months’ services
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract, approximately 15 months
Location: Hamble, Southampton
The RYA offers a range of benefits which include; free life insurance and a total annual leave package of 26 days (plus public holidays).
The RYA is committed to becoming an inclusive Association which values and supports a diverse sporting population and workforce and achieving its aim of making boating more accessible and attractive to all. The RYA is excited to announce that it is seeking an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Apprentice to work with its Safeguarding & Equality team to help implement and deliver the RYA’s Diversity strategy, which focuses on the following primary principles:
- Change Perceptions
- Change Behaviours
- Change Experiences
- Change Reality
In this role, your duties will include (but not be limited to):
- Supporting and delivering Equality, Diversity & Inclusion programmes or initiatives within the RYA and across the sport.
- Assisting in the delivery of key events or training relating to the area of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
- Undertaking project work relating to the objectives of the RYA’s Diversity Strategy. Monitoring and reporting on their progress as required.
As the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Apprentice you will be working towards the Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice through PETA. Completion of this apprenticeship takes approximately 15 months, and the RYA will fully support you in achieving this.
Do you have an interest and passion for equality, diversity and inclusion? We are looking for an individual who is confident and a self-starter who is eager to learn. You will also have excellent communication skills with the ability to interact, proactively, with those at all levels. Good IT skills will also be essential in this role and you should have 4 GCSE’s at Grade C / 4 or above.
To Apply
Please view the full job description and download & complete an application form. Completed application forms should be returned, along with an equality monitoring form, to Lisa.Rogers@rya.org.uk Please note: we do not accept CVs in lieu of a completed application form.
Closing date for applications: Mid-day on Wednesday 10 February 2021
Interviews to be held on: Wednesday 17 February 2021
Data & Insights Analyst
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum
Permanent – Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Hamble, Southampton
The RYA offers a range of benefits which include; a personal pension scheme, free life insurance and a total annual leave package of 28 days (plus public holidays).
The RYA is recruiting for the position of Data & Insights Analyst to help us unlock the full potential of the data and research that we hold by improving the availability and access to data & insights. This in turn will help inform our decisions, optimise our performance and enhance the impact of the RYA’s work.
This role will support the RYA in five key areas:
- Supporting the strategic planning process by providing a robust evidence base to underpin the choices we make;
- Use data-driven insight to inform and evaluate the impact of our programmes and initiatives;
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other management metrics to improve understanding of root causes for trends and anomalies;
- Use analysis to enhance the way we engage with our members and other stakeholders; and
- Improve the RYA’s analytical capability by embedding skills within functional teams and building consistency in reporting.
We are seeking a candidate with the ability to turn complex concepts into actionable recommendations and to work confidently across teams and with key stakeholders. We are also looking for someone who has prior experience in research, analytics or similar, and who has experience of managing projects.
You will need to be naturally inquisitive to succeed in this role! An understanding of boating would be beneficial, although it is not essential.
To Apply
Please review the full job description and download & complete an application form. Completed application forms should be returned, along with an equality monitoring form, to Lisa.Rogers@rya.org.uk Please note: we do not accept CVs in lieu of a completed application form.
Closing date for applications: Mid-day on Thursday 11 February 2021
Interviews to be held on: Tuesday 23 February 2021
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