Head of Cycling Disciplines (100%)

The Head of Cycling Disciplines plays a key role in managing and developing all of the UCI's cycling disciplines, reporting to the Sports Director. The role oversees the Road, Para Cycling, Off-Road, Track and Indoor Cycling disciplines, working closely with the Sports Disciplines Managers. It brings together multidisciplinary teams around shared objectives in a demanding and constantly evolving international environment.

• Contribute to implementing the UCI's strategic objectives relating to the various disciplines and the UCI Agenda 2030
• Provide a decisive contribution to the UCI's road cycling activities on all strategic matters led by the President, the Director General and the Sports Director, including but not limited to: the reform of professional cycling and the development and enhancement of UCI assets
• Participate, alongside senior management, in defining the strategy for the organisation of the sports disciplines
• Work in close collaboration with the Sports Director and the Sports Disciplines Managers
• Lead and unite a multidisciplinary, experienced team of 25 staff members while ensuring the professional development of each team member
• Oversee the four units: Road, Para Cycling, Off-Road, and Track/Indoor Cycling
• Develop all cycling disciplines and promote participation among men, women and para-cyclists
• Take responsibility for budgets and resources across all areas related to the sports disciplines
• Develop and implement the UCI regulations for the disciplines
• Oversee the establishment of the UCI International Calendar for the disciplines
• Manage, on behalf of the Sports Department, the UCI DataRide strategic project
• Manage the Athletes' Commission
• Provide expertise and guidance to National Federations and external stakeholders
• Take charge of the strategic UCI Data Ride project starting Q4 2026 or Q1 2027

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a similar role, with a proven track record in managing and overseeing strategic projects
• In-depth knowledge and expertise of Road cycling: competitive structure, international calendar, teams, the discipline's regulatory framework, and established credibility within the Road cycling community and its stakeholders
• Good working knowledge of the other UCI disciplines — Track, MTB, BMX Racing, BMX Freestyle, Cyclo-cross, Trials, Para Cycling, Gravel and Indoor Cycling — sufficient to oversee and coordinate them effectively
• Natural leadership, with the ability to inspire, guide and develop a team
• Fluent in English and French, both spoken and written
• Strong understanding of sports governance and the international sporting environment
• Proactive and results-oriented, with excellent strategic, organisational and analytical skills
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Impeccable integrity and a strong sense of professional ethics
• Availability to travel during the week and on weekends

• Spanish and/or Italian language skills are an asset