Events Officer
Salary: £29,956 per annum
Location: SportPark, Loughborough
British Swimming is seeking an Events Officer to join the Events & Communications team based in Loughborough.
The purpose of the role is to organise all national events and functions for the aquatic disciplines as required, and to support on the delivery of international events (hosted in the UK).
Responsibilities will include working on all aspects of British Swimming events from the initial compilation of the domestic calendar, management of budgets, arrangement of event logistics, working with volunteers and providing administrative and practical support at the venues.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can play a key role in event management for all of our sports. British Swimming’s national events span the UK so the ability to travel is essential.
The successful individual will have experience of working in event management and experience of organising sports events would be very advantageous.
The successful candidate is required to be able to work effectively to strict deadlines across a busy events calendar and will often be required to work unsociable hours. Excellent organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure are essential. They will have a successful track record of delivering innovative events to a high standard.
If you feel that you have the skills and attributes for this position then we would like to hear from you.
To obtain a full job description and application pack, please email Events Manager Sophie Turner - sophie.turner@swimming.org
Closing date for applications is Monday 23 October 2017 at 12.00pm
Interviews will take place on Friday 27 October 2017 at SportPark, Loughborough