The Cyclists’ Alliance is recruiting a part-time Advocacy & Communications Lead to turn riders’ experiences into evidence, action and lasting change across professional women’s cycling.
Professional female cyclists need a strong, independent voice; one that listens to riders, identifies where progress is needed and consistently presses the sport to do better.
TCA is looking for an Advocacy & Communications Lead to build and drive a proactive advocacy agenda. This person will help us move beyond responding to individual concerns and being reactive to issues as they arise and towards a more focused approach: gathering evidence, setting clear priorities and sustaining pressure for change.
About the role
The Advocacy & Communications Lead will work closely with the TCA Board and our Rider Council. They will translate rider priorities and Board strategy into a focused work plan, with clear goals and regular reporting on progress.
The successful candidate will also:
- Listen to riders, strengthen engagement and coordinate the Rider Council.
- Leading and evolving TCA’s annual Rider Survey. The survey helps us understand riders’ experiences, track progress across the sport and identify the issues that should shape our advocacy.
- Represent riders and advocate consistently in discussions with the UCI, WPA, EAPA, national federations and teams.
- Lead TCA’s social channels, content and relationships with journalists and media.
- Mobilise the press, fans and wider cycling community behind the case for change.
- Report clearly on TCA’s advocacy activity, progress and priorities.
Who we are looking for
- You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, alongside a deep understanding of professional women’s cycling.
- You should have experience in advocacy, communications or sports governance, and be able to work independently, make sound decisions and prioritise within your available time.
- Existing relationships with cycling media, the UCI or professional teams would be valuable, as would lived experience of professional cycling or a background in athlete representation.
- Most importantly, you will understand how to turn riders’ experiences into a clear case for change and how to build the support needed to achieve it.
Contract details
- Role: Advocacy & Communications Lead
- Contract: Part-time, 2–3 days per week
- Location: Remote; Europe-based preferred
- Travel: Occasional travel required
- Reports to: TCA Board, with the President as the primary contact
How to apply
- Applications are open from 16–25 September.
- Interviews will take place between 29 September and 9 October.
- Apply for the Advocacy & Communications Lead role via this application form.
Please share this opportunity with anyone in the women’s cycling community who could bring the knowledge, clarity and determination this role requires.
What makes TCA distinctive is our ability to translate individual riders’ experiences into practical support today and collective action that improves the sport for those who follow.
