Paddle UK are recruiting a Safety Lead
22 April 2025

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Paddle UK is seeking a dynamic and experienced Safety Lead to champion and elevate safety standards across the organisation, and the wider paddling community. This is a unique opportunity to shape best practice, influence policy, and ultimately, ensure the safe enjoyment of paddlesports for all.

The Safety Lead will champion and elevate safety standards by:

Leading and Advising: Providing guidance and direction on all safety-related matters, both internally within Paddle UK and externally to our affiliated communities, members, and the wider public.


Cultivating a Safety Culture: Developing and implementing initiatives to promote a proactive and positive safety mindset throughout the paddlesport community.


Collaborating and Engaging: Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal departments, external agencies, coaches, instructors, and volunteers, to build consensus and drive continuous improvement in safety practices.


Developing Resources and Training: Creating and delivering high-quality safety resources, training programs, and guidance materials to empower paddlers and promote best practices.


Monitoring and Evaluating: Analysing safety data, identifying trends, and developing approaches to mitigate risks and enhance safety outcomes.


Staying Ahead of the Curve: Keeping abreast of evolving safety standards, regulations, and best practices, ensuring Paddle UK remains at the forefront of paddlesport safety.

Full details of the role can and the Job Description can be found on the Paddle UK website
HERE.

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