If the answer is yes and the questions excite you, then read on. You might be a candidate for a General Team Manager in Team Scotland at Birmingham 2022.The General Team Management (GTM) at a Commonwealth Games is a critical component of a successful Team. We are seeking four experienced, dynamic individuals for General Team Manager posts within the GTM, working closely with the Chef de Mission (CDM) and wider Team Scotland management team.

It is envisaged that one of these positions will be given the additional responsibility of Deputy Chef de Mission. This will involve support for the CDM, substituting when required, including incident management, risk assessment and mitigation.

GENERALTEAM MANAGERBIRMINGHAM 2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES

Do you have ambition for success?Can you be objective under pressure?Can you implement plans with discipline?Do you have a desire to help others succeed?

• Sets high standards and holds self andothers to account.

• Selflessly puts the success of TeamScotland at the heart of decisionmaking.

• Places a high value on respectfuland considerate relationships with allstakeholders.

• Possesses a ‘can do’, solution focusedattitude.

• Tenacious and willing to go the extramile.

• Strong desire for high performancewithin self, team members and team.

• Believes humility and considerationfor others are the bedrock of effectiveteams.

Knowledge

• Anattitudeofhighstandardsandtenacity,combinedwithhumilityandselflessness• A desire to understand people and to know when to ask for support• An understanding of the importance of process and working within a framework• An ability to create plans and work with others to deliver them• A skill for inspiring communication, to create a strong team culture• An ability to create a collective energy around delivering goals• A focus to work under pressure, making critical decisions calmly• An ability to create trust by openly living by team values

THE KIND OF PEOPLE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

EFFECTIVE PLANNER• Differentiates between stakeholder

needs and prioritises accordingly.• Effectively manages time.• Creates operational protocols to

manage multiple tasks.• Clearly delegates roles and

responsibilities.• Works with and through others to create

a detailed plan, including contingencies.• Appreciates and communicates the

need for adaptability within the plans.

INSPIRING COMMUNICATOR• Listens with empathy and shows

understanding of others needs andwants.

• Leads by example and stands bycommitments to the team.

• Accepts responsibility for mistakeswithout getting defensive or blamingothers.

• Builds deep personal relationships,understanding people’s values andpreferences.

• Promotes a culture where creativityis valued, and multiple solutions aretabled.

• Motivates individuals and team throughsetbacks.

• Leads with self-discipline andencourages this across the team.

FOCUSED DELIVERER• Keeps purpose, plans, deadlines and

expectations at the forefront of minds.• Focuses everyone on the goal, their role

and personal energy.• Pre-empts points of stress by discussing

positive responses and how others canhelp.

• Encourages communications aroundpotential scenarios and ‘hot-spots’.

• Identifies what information others needand shares appropriately.

• Makes decisions in a timely manner.• Creates an environment of continuous

improvement.

CALM UNDER PRESSURE• Demonstrates high levels of self and

other awareness around managingpressure.

• Does not take issues personally.• Operates effectively in an environment

where levels of authority are oftenunclear.

• Communicates with calmness andpositivity, viewing obstructions asopportunities.

• Gives well prepared and timelydevelopmental feedback or difficultde-briefs.

• Maintains standards in real time andacts decisively in difficult situations.

BUILDER OF TRUST• Develops and communicates Team

purpose, attitudes, principles andvalues.

• Frequently offers praise and recognition.• Effectively informs the Team of reasons

behind significant decisions.• Manages conflict both within the Team

and from external sources.• Encourages people to speak honestly

about their work and their reflections,whilst maintaining confidentiality.

• Keeps an open mind, observing,listening and thinking critically whilstreflecting honestly.

You will be responsible for contributing to the overall leadership, inspiration and unity of the team. Working with the General Team Management (GTM), the sport specific Team staff and athletes, you will have a role in creating and delivering a high performance environment at the Birmingham Games to inspire the team, act inclusively and enable the athletes to excel.

This will include preparing for the Games, with CGS staff, partners, Scottish governing bodies of sport (SGBs) and sportscotland from appointment in July 2020. You will liaise closely with all sport specific Team Managers. Experience of working at a multi-sport event will be required.

• Knows and understands Teampreparations for a Games environment.

• Knows and supports the culture of thesports and CGS.

• Knows and supports the CGSoperational approach to working withsports.

• Knows Games Time procedures andprotocols and works within them.

• Knows how to establish key contactsand takes action.

• Knows where to access support andtakes action.

• Knows how to consider the needs ofall athletes, in particular those under16yrs.

• Knows how to, and establishes,effective communications.

• Knows why and how to prepare formanaging incidents.

Attitude

Skills and Behaviours

The positions for which we are seeking a General Team Manager are

Accommodation & Village Facilities including• overseeing all aspects of internal

facilities in main and satelliteVillage accommodation

Team Services including• ensuring that all matters

pertaining to general services arein place

Performance Services including• all matters pertaining to sport

operations and performancesupport and delivery

Transport and Logistics including• all aspects of transport and

logistics for sports and generalTeam requirements

If you are attracted to the role of General Team Manager for the Commonwealth Games in 2022, please get in touch!We are seeking four General Team Managers, who are capable of supporting each other for collective success at the Games.

Applicants should have at least five years’ experience of working at a Multi-sport Games and be able to show a track record of management and Team preparations. In addition to proven ability in a leadership role within a multi-disciplinary team, good time management and the ability to work for extended periods under pressure are required. Applicants should have a good working knowledge of the Scottish sporting landscape.

Our General Team Managers are characterised by a diversity of backgrounds in a variety of sectors and with different functional skills in their careers. A belief in sport and a desire to play a key role in a unique global event will be important to you.

If you are considering the role, please contact me to find out more. Application forms can be found here on the Team Scotland website. Applications must be completed by midday on 16 July 2020 with interviews to take place week commencing 27 July 2020.

I am looking forward to hearing from you – be part of something amazing!

Elinor Middlemiss

Head of Games Operations, Commonwealth Games Scotland

Elinor.middlemiss@teamscotland.scot

• This is a voluntary role• Applicants will take part in a

selection process that concludesJuly 2020

• 3 days throughout 2020predominantly in the evening orweekend to fit around other roles

• 4 days in late 2020 for a Site Visitto Birmingham

• A 5-day site visit to Birmingham inJune 2021 with Team Managers

• 12 days during 2021/2022 toinclude attendance at both StaffTeam Camp (January 2022) andFull Team Camp (July 2022)

• 17 July-9 August 2022 (24 days)Full time in Birmingham for theGames

• There will be an expectation oftime to contribute to the PostGames Review

Time Commitments