Events Activator - World Indoor Championships 2026
Remote
Full-time
Fixed-term
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 point for the evolution of our offering to the growing indoor rowing community, to align various existing competitions and to leverage the benefits of hosting a major international event.
A bit about you
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.
What we offer
£19,500 Contractor fee, 130 days
Additional Information
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.
About us
Our passion is rowing in all of its forms. British Rowing is the governing body for rowing, responsible for supporting grassroots rowing in England and preparing the GB Rowing Team ready for the Olympics, Paralympics, and other international competitions.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnership. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know by indicating your needs to the HR team in the application form or by emailing hr@britishrowing.org.
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.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnership. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know by indicating your needs to the HR team in the application form or by emailing hr@britishrowing.org.