Sport Manager (12-month Fixed Term Consultancy Contract)

Organisation: Aquatics GB
Salary: Project Fee £6,000
Location: The normal place of work will be an agreed Aquatics GB office, with regular travel required to the event venue(s), Aquatics GB offices and stakeholder meetings in advance of the competition and throughout event delivery.
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 28 October 2026
Interview date: 11 November 2026
Job Description: Aquatics GB is proud to be hosting a major international aquatics event in 2027. To support its
successful delivery, we are building an experienced team to work alongside our core events
department and create a best-in-class event. We are seeking a Sport Manager to lead the planning
and delivery of all sport and competition activity, ensuring the swimming competition meets the
highest technical standards and complies with World Aquatics regulations, competition requirements
and Aquatics GB standards.
You will bring significant experience in swimming, aquatic sport or sporting competition delivery,
together with a strong understanding of swimming competition structures, technical requirements
and event operations.
Highly organised and confident working under pressure, you will combine strong project
management skills with meticulous technical accuracy. You will build effective working relationships
and communicate with clarity, using your negotiation and influencing skills to keep plans and delivery
on track.
Previous experience of delivering an international aquatics competition would be advantageous.
How to apply: If you wish to apply for this role, please send via email/WeTransfer (free large file sending platform) a video recording of how your skills and experience meet the criteria for this position (3 minutes max) along with a CV or send via email a CV and covering letter (written) to peopledepartment@aquaticsgb.com. Job information can also be downloaded from our website https://www.aquaticsgb.com Why do your skills and experience make you a strong fit for this role? Please note that our anonymous recruitment process applies to written applications only; video applications cannot be anonymised.

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Sport Manager (12-month Fixed Term Consultancy Contract)