Vacancies
Below are detailed the vacancies with Volleyball England, including both full-time and voluntary positions.
If no roles are advertised, then there are currently none available, so please check back again soon.
To apply for a Volleyball England role, please send a completed copy of the relevant application form detailed on to jobs@volleyballengland.org, unless otherwise specified.
Candidates may be asked to take part in a telephone interview, or invited to attend for interview, where they may be requested to carry out tasks/tests that assess their suitability for the role.
Please note we cannot reply to every application for a vacancy, only those invited for interview.
For jobs relating to other clubs or organisations, please follow the instructions as indicated on the vacancy.
Project Lead – Events and Competitions
Volleyball England is seeking to appoint a part-time Project Lead – Events and Competitions with the primary role of leading on the International Transfer Certificate (ITC) administrative process and overseas player compliance across the NVL.
The successful candidate will be tasked with setting up the online process, managing payments, dealing with queries and making validation checks across the NVL.
They will be required to form strong relationships with the FIVB and other National Federations to ensure transfers are executed in an efficient manner, enforce the National Volleyball League (NVL) regulations by spot checking registered players for compliance and works closely alongside the Competitions Working Group to provide a high level of customer service.
In addition, there will be a requirement to provide general support to the competitions and events team as required in planning and delivering other competitions and events, including attendance at some weekend events, for which time off in lieu (TOIL) will be given.
The position is a fixed-term contract of 12 months, starting 1st July.
The application deadline is Thursday 29th May 2025 with interviews planned for 5th June 2025.
To apply, please follow this link to complete the application (you will need to upload your CV and covering letter). If you have any queries, please email jobs@volleyballengland.org.
Please complete Volleyball England’s Diversity and Inclusion Questionnaire link.
National League Coaches
Coventry and Warwick Riga is a thriving Club in the West Midlands with four National League teams and an ever-growing junior programme.
The club is looking for additional members to join our coaching team. The ideal coach will have a Volleyball England Level 2 coaching qualification.
If you have the skills and experience, and can commit to coaching but don’t yet have this qualification, the club can support you in achieving your Level 1 and beyond... you’ll be in great company at Riga.
- The club that won VE's Club of the Year in 2020
- A club that has a successful junior programme
- You would be joining with the support and infrastructure of the Club including established players, venue and a dedicated committee that continues to give the club opportunities for growth at both team and individual levels.
Riga makes paid contributions to help cover the expenses of the appointed coach for training sessions and games.
Please see the full role description, if you’re interested in learning more about the role by clicking here.
The closing date for applications is 30th June 2025, or sooner should the right candidate be found.
Volleyball England Elected Board Director
The role is being filled following the previous incumbent’s completion of a maximum term of eight years in the post.
Volleyball England wants to develop a Board from a diverse group of people with a wide range of skills, experience, and knowledge. For this role, people with skills in marketing, digital and understanding of system partner/Sport England ways of working are particularly sought.
Prior experience is always welcome but it is not essential. More important is committed individuals that share the organisation’s vision and passion for sport at all levels.
Volleyball England welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds that meet the person specification and have relevant experience, but is encouraging interest from underrepresented groups on the board, which currently includes those from ethnically diverse communities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people with disabilities.
For more on the organisation’s overarching strategy, please view The Game Plan.
To find out more about the role, and to apply, please click here.
Applications should be submitted no later than Sunday 1st June, with virtual interviews being conducted in the week commencing 9th June.
An Elected Director must verify that they are an affiliated individual in line with Volleyball England’s Articles of Association. It is generally asked that Elected Directors have excellent volleyball knowledge and commitment to development and success of the sport. Under the Articles of Association, to be eligible as a Director, the application must be 18 years or older.
All applicants will be interviewed by the Nominations Committee of Volleyball England which is required to operate a competence-based recruitment process.
It will make recommendations to the Board and, in respect of Elected Directors, subsequently to the AGM on the candidates which have the skills and capabilities needed by the organisation in the next stage of its journey.
Stockport Volleyball Club Coaches
Stockport Volleyball Club is seeking coaches in the following roles for the 2025-26 season, Men’s Division 1 North, NVL, Women’s Division 1 North, NVL, Junior Boys U15 and U16, Juniors Girls U15 and U16.
Successful candidates will be expected to commit to attending Volleyball England home and away competitions, leading two practice sessions per week, participating in periodic coach meetings, and engaging in club activities such as socials, the End of Year Awards Party, and more.
Each coach will be supported by a dedicated Team Secretary, who will assist with the day-to-day operations of the team.
Please note: Candidates must have the following qualifications: a Volleyball England Assistant Coach Award (Level 1) or equivalent experience, an active DBS check, and safeguarding course certification.
An honorarium and coach apparel will be provided
How to apply: Please submit a copy of your coaching CV and coaching philosophy to stockportvolleyball@gmail.com. Candidates will be invited for an interview with Stockport’s committee members and a potential trial session with club members prior to selection decisions.
Applications close on Sunday 15 June 2025.
Talent Working Group Lead
If you're passionate about volleyball and want to play a key role in growing the game, Volleyball England wants to hear from you.
The Talent Working Group Lead role, which is key to the delivery of certain projects around The Game Plan strategy, is open for appointment.
The delivery lead, which is a voluntary position, will lead and develop their own Working Group and also report into a Sub-group.
Click here to read a full role description.
Read the Working Group Terms of Reference.
Increasing diversity
There is a strong commitment to increase the level of diversity across the Working Groups and Delivery Leads.
Whereas applications from people from all backgrounds that meet the person specification and have relevant experience are welcomed, those from under-represented groups – which currently includes those from ethnically diverse communities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities and females – are particularly encouraged.
How to apply
To apply for the role, click here.
Further Information
Volleyball England has an equity policy and is committed to equal opportunities. The equity policy can be found on www.volleyballengland.org.
Volleyball England is committed to best practice in the care of children and as such this post may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The child protection policy can be found on www.volleyballengland.org.