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 you’ll 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 the British 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 role. In 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 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 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

£19,500 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.

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How to Apply

Apply via the application form with your CV and a 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.

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