Greater London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
A bit about the role In 2026, British Rowing will host the World Rowing Indoor Championships (WRICH) in parallel with the pre-existing and well-respected British Rowing Indoor Championships BRIC. This gives us an anchor …
Skills: Planning, Organisational Skills, Relationship Management, Interpersonal Skills, Problem-solving
Greater London, England, United Kingdom • Hybrid
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The role involves activating and delivering the World Rowing Indoor Championships 2026 in parallel with the British Rowing Indoor Championships. It focuses on evolving the offering for the indoor rowing community and leveraging the benefits of hosting a major international event.
Candidates must be passionate about sport with strong organizational skills, a UK driving licence, and the ability to work flexibly including weekends. Previous experience or volunteering at sporting events and knowledge of venue operations are desirable.
The role will suit someone who is keen to develop their knowledge and experience within sporting events. There will be plenty of opportunities to learn within this role. In particular, we are looking for an individual with the below attributes:
Essential
Passionate about sport and the power it has to change lives
Strong planning and organisational skills with evidence of delivering to deadlines
The ability to build and sustain relationships with a network of key people internally and externally.
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and negotiation skills, and the ability to multi-task.
A proactive, self-starting approach with a willingness to travel and work flexibly (including some evenings and weekends).
IT literate.
Calm under pressure.
Eagerness to innovate and a desire to learn.
A UK driving licence and the willingness to drive a van to/at events where required.
Desirable
Has worked/volunteered at sporting events previously.
Awareness and understanding of the sporting events landscape in the UK.
An understanding of venue operations.
Hours
Due to the nature of the role, flexibility will be required and the role will include time in events and weekends.
British Rowing prides itself on supporting a positive work-life balance, and is keen to support agile and remote working where possible. While maintaining a good work life balance, this role will require flexibility and to reflect the needs of the business and to ensure core objectives are achieved. Standard working hours are 40 hrs per week.
How to Apply
Apply via the application form with your CV and cover letter attached. Applications will close on Monday 13th July.
Our vision is a sport that welcomes and has an offer for everyone. Our mission is to create a healthy, inclusive and life-enhancing sport. We are a membership organisation with over 30,000 individual members, supporting over 550 affiliated clubs and 230 affiliated events. We cover all types of rowing - whether it’s on the river or lake, on the sea, at home, or in the gym.
The National Governing Body for Rowing
British Rowing, as the governing body for the sport, is responsible for the development of rowing in England and the training and selection of rowers to represent Great Britain. Rowing has a proud history as one of GB’s most successful Olympic sports producing World, Olympic and Paralympic Champions from across the UK. The squad is supported by the National Lottery Sports Fund.
Offices: 6 Lower Mall, Hammersmith, London, W6 9DJ, GB · 6 Lower Mall, Hammersmith, London, W6 9DJ, GB
The National Governing Body for Rowing
British Rowing, as the governing body for the sport, is responsible for the development of rowing in England and the training and selection of rowers to represent Great Britain. Rowing has a proud history as one of GB’s most successful Olympic sports producing World, Olympic and Paralympic Champions from across the UK. The squad is supported by the National Lottery Sports Fund.
Offices: 6 Lower Mall, Hammersmith, London, W6 9DJ, GB · 6 Lower Mall, Hammersmith, London, W6 9DJ, GB
