England Commonwealth Games Lead Team Manager (Volunteer)

Organisation: Swim England
Salary: Voluntary
Location: Home Based with National Travel
Contract type: Volunteer
Closing date: 6 July 2025
Interview date: 14 July 2025
Job Description: Swim England has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Team Manager to support the England Aquatics Team through to the 2026 Commonwealth Games!

BACKGROUND:

Following the outstanding success of Team England’s Swimming and Para Swimming squads at the Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Swim England is determined to build on this momentum for the 2026 Games in Glasgow, Scotland. With a strong foundation of developing talent, expert coaching, and strategic planning, our goal is to deliver an exceptional performance. The 2026 Commonwealth Games present a unique opportunity to showcase our athletes, inspire future generations, and make history in the pool.

KEY OBJECTIVES

Maximising performance & outcomes
Supporting the pathway to Los Angeles 2028 & Brisbane 2032
Unifying “One Team England”
Enhancing strength & depth of the sport
Investing in people – athletes, coaches, practitioners and team staff
Increasing engagement in aquatics across the country
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE WILL INCLUDE :
In order for the team to have a successful Games the key responsibilities that lie within the Team Manager role are;

Support the Team Leader and wider Swim England Commonwealth Games Leadership team
During Games time, be the operational point of contact with the Commonwealth Games England staff.
In conjunction with the Leadership Team ensure effective communication with all staff and athletes.
Work collaboratively with the assistant Team Manger to ensure the one team philosophy allows for a seamless approach in helping secure the objectives of the team for the duration of the campaign.
Within the team, exhibit and promote the values that are in line with Commonwealth Games England and Swim England.
Uphold all governance requirements across the team throughout, including but not limited to anti-doping requirements.
Be responsible for ensuring effective safeguarding and welfare of both the athletes and workforce
Provide support, guidance and communication to games team staff in a timely and appropriate manner.
Attend Leadership Meetings online and face to face when required before and during the games
Facilitate and participate in the appropriate ‘debrief’ session when required
Produce a Team Managers’ report on the Games to contribute to the holistic post games review
This role is critical to the overall success of the Swimming and Para Swimming team.
Please see the attached job description for full details of the role and key responsibilities.
About You
In order to be shortlisted for the next stage in the process you must demonstrate within your application how you meet the essential criteria listed below:

ESSENTIAL
Administration (Use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Communication and social media platforms)
Excellent event planning and organisational skills
Financial (float) planning, monitoring and administration (float reconciliations)
Completion of TM module 1&2 (England);
Effective communication skills
Problem solving and prioritisation
A team player able to show professional behaviours, using own initiative and able to Exhibit tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships
UKAD advisor guidance and doping control testing protocols (UKAD Complete Clean+ certificate)
Swim England Safeguarding Certificate (including working knowledge of Wavepower)
WA/WPA/CGF rules and regulations
Knowledge and experience of swimming and Para-swimming competition practices and protocols
Valid Swim England DBS
Minimum of two team management assignments with Aquatics GB, preferably in a Lead TM capacity
Working within an International Championship environment
DESIRABLE
Event management experience
Mental Health First Aid qualified
Team Manager experience at an international competition with senior athletes
If you feel you have the suitable skills and attributes for this position then we would love to review your application, detailing how you meet the brief, and how you believe you’re the right candidate for this opportunity.

The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 6th July (midnight) with interviews to be held during week commencing 14th July. PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE AVAILABLE DURING THIS WEEK AS ALTERNATIVE DATES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact careers@swimming.org and we’ll put you in touch with the relevant person.
How to apply: To register with us and apply for this role please visit our candidate portal - link below: https://careers.swimming.org/vacancies/407/england-commonwealth-games-lead-team-manager-volunteer.html