World Taekwondo Grand Prix Series III Manchester 2027 - Independent Member of the Stakeholder Board

Organisation: British Taekwondo
Salary: This is a voluntary role, with reasonable expenses reimbursed for attending meetings and key events.
Location: Meetings to be held throughout 2026 and 2027. Meetings will alternate between in person (Manchester) and online where possible.
Contract type: Volunteer
Closing date: 6 April 2026
Job Description: Great Britain has secured the rights to host the World Taekwondo Grand Prix Series III in Manchester in October 2027. This event is an important qualification event for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games with both Olympic and Paralympic
competition on the programme.
The UK has hosted Grand Prix events regularly since co-creating the format with World Taekwondo in 2013. This long-standing role at the heart of international Taekwondo has established the UK as a leading nation, and Manchester a leading city in our sport.

In 2027, the Grand Prix will take place in a new venue, the National Cycling Centre in Manchester, creating an opportunity to modernise and future-proof the Grand Prix, whilst continuing to deliver on our hard-earned reputation as ‘home of the Grand Prix’.
The Stakeholder Board seeks to strengthen our governance and strategic capability by appointing at least one independent member with expertise in growing audiences through digital and social strategy.

About the role

This is an advisory, non-executive role with a specific focus on maximising the impact of the Manchester 2027 World Taekwondo Grand Prix. The appointed member will provide expert guidance and strategic oversight of the whole event as part of the Stakeholder
Board.
While the position is advisory, the appointed member will Chair the communications group, providing leadership to ensure alignment, accountability and clear strategic direction across all partners.
The role will play a critical part in enabling the growth of Taekwondo fandom, strengthening how the sport is presented, consumed and understood by new and existing audiences. This includes ensuring strong alignment between British Taekwondo and GB Taekwondo, helping both organisations communicate a complementary, compelling vision of the sport from their unique perspectives.

Further anticipated is to provide challenge and stimulate creative and experimental content, formats and audience-growth approaches at other events in the UK ahead of the Grand Prix, including the British International Open in spring 2027.
Reporting to the Chair and working closely with other stakeholder board members and key LOC staff they will bring their expertise to bear to support the delivery of the event’s
strategic objectives.
This role offers an opportunity to challenge the status quo, bring the Manchester 2027 World Taekwondo Grand Prix to new audiences and turn those audiences into fans.

For a full job description and person specification, please visit https://www.britishtaekwondo.org.uk/careers/
How to apply: If this exciting position appeals to you, you should submit: 1. CV (max. two pages) 2. Covering letter of one page of A4 demonstrating how you will bring your experience, skills, and knowledge to be successful in the role. Please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@britishtaekwondo.org. The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 06 April. Interviews will take place w/c Monday 13 April For an informal chat about the opportunity, please contact Matt Marshall, British Taekwondo Head of Events on 07518 960 627