The Opportunity
We are looking for an Events Manager (Pathway & Performance Programmes) who shares our passion and is ready to play a key role in delivering inclusive, high-quality gymnastics events for diverse communities across the UK.
Main responsibilities
As part of our dedicated Events Team, you’ll:
- Lead and deliver national competition events, working closely with delivery partners, clubs, volunteers, and venues.
- Create positive experiences by ensuring every event is safe, welcoming, and well-organised for participants, spectators, and staff.
- Coordinate planning and logistics, including venue bookings, equipment, volunteers, officials, accommodation, and marketing materials.
- Act as the onsite Event Manager, supporting a smooth and enjoyable event experience for all involved.
- Line manage and support the Events Officer & Events Systems Officer, providing day-to-day guidance, encouragement and professional development.
- Support the delivery of major gymnastics events, with a focus on inclusive practice and operational excellence.
- Champion safety and wellbeing, promoting British Gymnastics’ values and safeguarding standards at all times.
- Full details about the responsibilities of the role can be found in the Role Profile.
About you
We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Experience managing events or community programmes, ideally in a sport, leisure or arts setting.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle priorities and adapt when needed.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including experience working with a wide range of people.
- A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and a willingness to get involved at every level.
- Knowledge of gymnastics or other sport competition activities is preferable
- A relevant qualification in event management (or equivalent experience) is desirable but not required.
- A commitment to creating an uplifting experience for all
- If you don’t meet every point above, please don’t let that hold you back—we value potential, lived experience, and a genuine commitment to our vision just as much as formal credentials.
How to Apply
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