Events Activator World Indoor Championships 2026

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.

What youll be doing

• Lead on the following areas of planning and delivery for the WRICH/BRIC:

  • Coordination of the volunteer programme across all areas working to develop a pool of volunteers that will be able to support future indoor rowing events.

  • Planning of additional activations within the event including Youth & Corporate competitions and British Rowing promotional opportunities.

  • Support with management of the event inbox responding to competitor/spectator enquiries

  • Coordination of VIP functions

  • Booking and liaison with suppliers

  • Accommodation & catering arrangements

• Supporting the evolution of theBritish Indoor Rowing Series incorporating the BUCS Indoor Rowing Series including supporting host venues coordinating results etc.

• Work with various other partners to support the growth of indoor rowing competitions and opportunities and to develop an indoor rowing calendar.

• Work closely with the Communications and Marketing team to promote indoor rowing including the Indoor Rowing Series BRIC and the WRICH.

• As part of the Contractor arrangement working with the Events & Competitions Team to contribute towards the review and development of the overall event offering (competitive and non-competitive) across the sport to make rowing more relevant connected and accessible.

To see the full list of responsibilities please read the full job description here:Job Description Pack.

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 particular we are looking for an individual with the below attributes:

Essential Criteria

• 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 internallyand externally.

• Excellent interpersonal problem-solving and negotiation skills and the abilityto 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 Criteria

• 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

19500 Contractor fee 130 days

Additional Information

Contractual Arrangement

This post is for a contractor on a self-employed basis. British Rowing will provide support to the successful candidate as required to ensure that the correct arrangements are in place.

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 anda 1 page cover letter explaining your suitability for the role. Applications will close on Monday 13th July.

We expect there to be significant interest in this contract and reserve the right to close applications early if we find the right candidate so encourage an early submission.

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.

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 30000 individual members supporting over 550 affiliated clubs and 230 affiliated events. We cover all types of rowing - whether its on the river or lake on the sea at home or in the gym.

We are committed to equal opportunitiesand 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 .


Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1