An introduction to members of the British Taekwondo staff team.

Find out more about Richard, our Marketing, Digital & Media Manager; Sarah, our Safeguarding, HR & Compliance Manager; and Sophie, our Manchester Development Officer.

Richard Gottfried

Marketing, Digital & Media Manager

When did you join British Taekwondo: January 2022

What’s the best thing about being a part of British Taekwondo: There is such a wide-range of positive activity going on across British Taekwondo. It’s incredible to see the passion and ambition, and excellent to be able to play a part in our shared successes.

Do you play or compete in a sport: I don’t compete as much as I used to, but I’m an avid minigolfer and dodgeballer, and have picked up a few titles along the way.

Sarah Howard

Safeguarding, HR & Compliance Manager

When did you join British Taekwondo: February 2023

What’s the best thing about being a part of British Taekwondo: The British Taekwondo community and those who are striving to make Taekwondo a safe place by supporting initiatives such as the Club Welfare Officer roles.

Do you play or compete in a sport: Nope – I have zero co-ordination, so I prefer to watch! My team of choice is Burnley FC. And in my spare time I do help to run a local junior football club.

Sophie Jameson

Manchester Development Officer

When did you join British Taekwondo: June 2023

What’s the best thing about being a part of British Taekwondo: Meeting lots of incredible people with inspiring stories and a shared vision to grow the sport (members, coaches, staff). Becoming part of the British Taekwondo family is an amazing feeling and one I take great pride in. I look forward to meeting more of our members/coaches over the coming months and seeing the sport grow in Manchester and across the country.

Do you play or compete in a sport: I grew up taking part in Taekwondo (reaching 1st KUP) and now play and coach football.

About the British Taekwondo team

British Taekwondo’s head office is in the House of Sport at the Etihad Campus in Manchester. Team members work in a hybrid pattern with part of the week office-based, and part working remotely.

The team delivers the strategy, supports & develops our growing and diverse membership, and helps our technical departments in their operations.

The British Taekwondo team consists of a national development department, regional development including Manchester, disability development, club products, membership services, safeguarding, marketing & communications, finance, insights & research, events, and education.

You can find contact details for the British Taekwondo staff team at the link below.

Meet the British Taekwondo Staff Team – Membership Webinars for Lead Instructors

British Taekwondo will be hosting membership webinars for Lead Instructors to meet the British Taekwondo staff team in April and May.

We’ve got two more webinars planned for Lead Instructors at British Taekwondo member clubs to meet the team, at 3pm on Thursday 25th April, and 6pm on Thursday 2nd May.