Events Manager ( Pathway & Performance Programmes)

Organisation: British Gymnastics
Salary: £37,299 to £39,824
Location: Dual Based Home and Lilleshall National Sports Centre, nr Newport, Shropshire
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 21 September 2026
Interview date: 5 October 2026
Job Description: British Gymnastics has the following Full time post;
Events Manager
37 hours per week
Salary range £37,299 to £39,824 per annum (dependent upon experience)
31 days annual leave (including Company days) + Bank Holidays,+ 2 wellbeing days a year + weekly exercise and wellbeing hours
This is a dual based role working from home and at our head offices at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, nr Newport, Shropshire
Please note that due to the nature of the role, there will be a requirement for travel, consecutive overnight stays away from home, and weekend working, when Events are scheduled.

The Opportunity
We are looking for an Events Manager (Pathway & Performance Programmes) who shares our passion and is ready to play a key role in delivering inclusive, high-quality gymnastics events for diverse communities across the UK.

Main responsibilities
As part of our dedicated Events Team, you’ll:
• Lead and deliver national competition events, working closely with delivery partners, clubs, volunteers, and venues.
• Create positive experiences by ensuring every event is safe, welcoming, and well-organised for participants, spectators, and staff.
• Coordinate planning and logistics, including venue bookings, equipment, volunteers, officials, accommodation, and marketing materials.
• Act as the onsite Event Manager, supporting a smooth and enjoyable event experience for all involved.
• Line manage and support the Events Officer & Events Systems Officer, providing day-to-day guidance, encouragement and professional development.
• Support the delivery of major gymnastics events, with a focus on inclusive practice and operational excellence.
• Champion safety and wellbeing, promoting British Gymnastics’ values and safeguarding standards at all times.
• Full details about the responsibilities of the role can be found in the Role Profile.

About you
We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience managing events or community programmes, ideally in a sport, leisure or arts setting.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle priorities and adapt when needed.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including experience working with a wide range of people.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and a willingness to get involved at every level.
• Knowledge of gymnastics or other sport competition activities is preferable
• A relevant qualification in event management (or equivalent experience) is desirable but not required.
• A commitment to creating an uplifting experience for all
• If you don’t meet every point above, please don’t let that hold you back—we value potential, lived experience, and a genuine commitment to our vision just as much as formal credentials.
*Closing date for applications Midnight 21st September 2026
**Informal Discussions 29th September 2026**
***Interview dates 5th and 7th October 2026***
Please note interviews will take place in person at our Head offices in Lilleshall, near Newport, Shropshire.
How to apply: For further details and how to apply, please click the link below; https://britishgymnastics.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search

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Events Manager ( Pathway & Performance Programmes)