Ben Waterhouse
Chief Operating Officer at BRITISH DRESSAGE- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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UK Sport Performance Leaders Development Programme
UK SportSep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Chartered Management Institute (level 5) DiplomaChartered Management Institute, Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership
Chartered Management Institute
Experience
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British Dressage
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Jan 2019 - Present
• Responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the organisation• Manage the eight UK regions, overseeing delivery of regional activity via staff team, regional committees and volunteers• Develop the annual operational business plan to define and prioritise the short, medium and long-term objectives for the organisation• Develop and implement robust operational and HR policies / procedures, in line with the principles of good governance and in accordance with legal obligations• Manage all internal operational processes, with an ongoing review, evaluation and continuous improvement that will deliver the optimal outcomes for the organisation
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University of Gloucestershire
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Sport & Physical Activity Manager
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Apr 2017 - Dec 2018
• Lead and manage the University Sport department• Responsible for the development and delivery of the university sport and physical activity strategy • Oversee a department of 8 full-time and 5 part-time staff• Initiate and maintain strategic relationships with internal departments and external partners• Seek out additional income streams to further develop facilities and programmes• Advocate the role of sport and physical activity within senior management• Board member for the Severn Stars Netball Super league franchise
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The Football Association
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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700 & Above Employee
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England Teams Operations Manager
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Sep 2016 - Apr 2017
• Manage and co-ordinate the administrative and operational support for the England Women's teams from Under 15 to the Senior England Women's team• Oversee all operational off-pitch functions to provide first class logistical support for matches and tournaments both home and abroad for all England teams • Key responsibilities include budget management, forecasting and reconciliation of circa £3.2 million per year • Performance management of a team of 6 direct reports. • Manage and co-ordinate the administrative and operational support for the England Women's teams from Under 15 to the Senior England Women's team• Oversee all operational off-pitch functions to provide first class logistical support for matches and tournaments both home and abroad for all England teams • Key responsibilities include budget management, forecasting and reconciliation of circa £3.2 million per year • Performance management of a team of 6 direct reports.
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Wales Golf
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Performance
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Jan 2012 - Aug 2016
• Formulation and delivery of the performance elements of the GUW strategic plan and vision document• Lead the delivery of GUW high performance programme and attainment of its goals • Oversee all logistics relating to Welsh players and teams at national and international events including European and World Championships• Development of a holistic performance lifestyle programme to support young elite athletes • Strategic development of the performance programme, support systems, staff and budget• Management of performance budget of circa £750,000• Responsible for Talent ID system and squad selection across national, regional and academy squads which can include up to 75 athletes aged 11 to 21• Project manager for GUW Coaching Centres (player and coach development programme)• Responsible for staff development including training needs analysis and CPD programme• Line manage a team of 10 staff including performance coaches, sports psychologists, strength and conditioning coaches and an administrator• Appoint, train and support a network of volunteer Team Managers, Selectors and Captains• Sit on the Executive Board of the Golf Union of Wales
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England Rugby
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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500 - 600 Employee
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Rugby Development Officer
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May 2004 - Jan 2012
• Delivery of RFU Whole Sport Plan and Strategic Plan objectives• Line Management responsibility for team of five Community Rugby Coaches • Managed partnership between RFU and Worcester Warriors Premiership Academy to lead player development and the transfer in to elite pathway• Helped shape a lifestyle advice programme for prospective Academy players• Involved with establishment of Warriors AASE programme• Act as link between RFU, CB and local schools, colleges and universities• Responsibility for Project, Team and Financial management • Focused club development work with local rugby clubs and Constituent Bodies• Involvement in coach, referee and volunteer recruitment and development programmes• Responsible for a number of development budgets equal to £250,000 per year
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Education
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1997 - 2000
De Montfort University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Sports Management with Human Geography, Sports Management & Development -
1994 - 1996
John Cleveland College, Hinckley
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