Independent Steering Group Member, 2027 Wheelchair Basketball European Championships

Organisation: UKEL Ltd
Salary: Expenses Only
Location: Liverpool and Remote Meetings
Contract type: Fixed Term
Closing date: 21 June 2026
Job Description: About The Event
British Wheelchair Basketball (BWB) has been awarded the rights by the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Europe to host the 2027 Wheelchair Basketball European Championships. The event includes championships for both men and women and acts as a direct qualifier to the 2028 Paralympic Games. Hosted in Liverpool from 11-19 September 2027, the event is set to provide an incredible platform to showcase the unstoppable energy of wheelchair basketball in an adrenaline-charged event that will leave fans on the edge of their seat.

This is event will showcase the world’s best athletes who redefine what it means to be powerful, skilled, and relentless whilst providing a platform to change societal narratives around disability. Wheelchair basketball isn't just a sport, it's a high-speed, full-contact display of heart and hustle.

About The Steering Group
The event will be planned and delivered by UKEL, a new independent event hosting company, is offering a full end-to-end solution for UK Sport by managing the funding, contracts, stakeholders, procurement and event director/programme management services for the event. With event funding provided by UK Sport, Liverpool City Council and BWB, the steering group will play a critical role in ensuring good governance that underpins the successful delivery of the event.

The Steering Group will oversee the delivery of the strategic goals and associated objectives of the event. The group will be made up of representatives of Liverpool City Council (LCC), British Wheelchair Basketball (BWB), UK Sport (UKS) and UKEL, plus three independent steering group members and an independent chair.
The steering group will have the following responsibilities (but not limited to):
• Setting the strategy and objectives
• Monitoring and where appropriate approval of event budget and financial planning
• Monitoring & managing risk
• Stakeholder management and liaison
• Monitoring operational progress and readiness
• Providing area specific expertise/support to the group and Event Director as required
• Post event review

Through this process, we are looking for (up to) four independent steering group members:
• Steering group Chair (x1)
• Steering group Member (up to 3)

For more information download the candidate pack: https://wbeuro27.com/steering-group-recruitment/
How to apply: To apply for either role, please provide the following to chriswalker@ukel.co.uk by midnight on Sunday 21 June 2026. • A copy of your CV • A cover letter (not exceeding 2 pages) explaining why you are interested in the role and how you meet the key skills and experience required. • Please state on your submission email if you are interested in the Chair, Member or both roles.