Head of Growth at Royal Yachting Association (RYA) | Eastleigh, City of Southampton, UK | £57K/yr – £65K/yr

Royal Yachting Association (RYA)

Head of Growth

Eastleigh, City of Southampton, UK (Remote)

£57K/yr – £65K/yrSenior LevelVolunteer

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own three-part growth across Active Habits, Next Generation, and the Future Ready Network, while galvanising a national delivery map and leading a 3-person team with budget oversight to drive measurable participation gains.

Growth Strategy & Ownership: Lead participation growth across three pillars and align with the national plan.
Network Leadership: Coordinate clubs, training centres, affiliates, regions, and partners to scale participation.
Delivery & Budget Authority: Manage a 3-person team and deploy budgets across national programmes, regions, and Sailability.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Support Growth: Lead the RYA’s strategic approach to participation growth across three core pillars: Active Habits, Next Generation, and the Future Ready Network.
Galvanise the Network: Operate dynamically across our national delivery network of clubs, training centres, affiliates, regions, and partners to scale participation.
Inspire Your Team: Be a dynamic, forward-thinking people leader with 3 direct reports, leading national growth delivery through both programme and regional structures.
Direct Investment: Take oversight and responsibility for the strategic deployment of budgets across national programmes, regions, and Sailability.
Collaborate and Influence: Engage powerfully with internal and external stakeholders—including affiliates, funders, RYA departments, and committees—to align resources and champion our growth agenda.