Communications Manager
Salary: £29,956
Location: Loughborough
British Swimming is seeking a Communications Manager to join our Events & Communications team based in Loughborough and reporting to the Director of Events and Communications.
The purpose of the role is to pro-actively manage the day-to-day communication, PR and website activities of British Swimming and its sports. The Communications Manager will need to provide communication leadership to British Swimming through clearly defined strategies and play a key role in event coverage and media management at key national and international events, such as the Olympic Games, World and European Championships.
The individual will have extensive knowledge and experience in the area of sports communications, PR and website management. They will have a successful track record in delivering high impact PR opportunities and coverage within the sports industry, and experience exploiting new digital technologies to support the delivery of all communications activities.
The post holder is required to be a self-sufficient individual with excellent communication and organisational skills with a flexible approach to working, an ability to work under pressure, an enthusiastic approach and a proven ability to influence.
Knowledge of aquatic sports and experience of working within Government funded organisations would be advantageous.
If you feel that you have the skills and attributes for this new and exciting role then we would like to hear from you.
To obtain an application pack contact please email Ben.Tarrant@swimming.org
Closing date for applications is Friday 29 September 2017 at 12.00pm
Interview date: Tuesday 3 October 2017 at SportPark, Loughborough