Events Officer (FTC)

This is an exciting opportunity working within our Events team to deliver a range of much anticipated events as we are back in the full swing of things following the pandemic. You will report directly to our Head of Events to plan and deliver national events. You will manage and implement all competition related activities in line with the sport technical specialist and strategic objectives.

The role will involve working in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure competitions and events are delivered in line with the agreed specifications and time frames. Taking the lead on all aspects of planning and delivery of competitions and events, managing procurement and investment of resources and monitoring of outcomes and evaluation of individual events will also form part of the role.

• 2 years+ working knowledge and experience of event project management
• Well organised, proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects and strands and achieve unmovable deadlines
• Ability to supervise a varied team of staff, contractors and volunteers
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Financially savvy with the ability to effectively manage budgets and follow financial processes
• Experience of drafting plans, proposals and reports utilising insight and conducting analysis
• A problem solver, able to find solutions and achieve results
• Ability to travel nationally as required, own car, full driving license etc.

So if you feel you have the suitable skills and attributes for this position then we would like to hear from you.

So if you feel you have the suitable skills and attributes for this position then we would like to hear from you. Please contact [email protected] for an informal conversation regarding the role. 

Please be advised that we cannot offer visa sponsorship and that you must have right to work in the UK to apply or be considered for this role. If you are a non UK/EU National, you must have an appropriate working Visa to undertake employment. You must also be working within the UK to apply or be considered for this role, due to the public liability insurance Swim England holds.

Swim England is committed to inclusion and embracing the spirit of all equalities legislation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from disabled people. We recognise that the diversity of our workforce is not reflective of today’s society and we are currently operating a pilot scheme whereby applicants from ethnically diverse backgrounds can opt into our guaranteed interview scheme. Candidates that have opted into the scheme will be guaranteed an interview provided that they have demonstrated, within their application, that they meet the essential criteria for the role. When completing the application, applicants from ethnically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to ‘Opt In’ to the scheme, by ticking the box.

Where possible, Swim England will always make reasonable adjustments for accessibility to anyone who requires it. If you would like any of the documentation in a different format or would like to apply in a different way please get in touch via [email protected]. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process, in line with the Equality Act 2010. However, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.

Swim England is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

This vacancy is being managed via a Safer Recruitment Process and as part of this recruitment process relevant checks such as self-declarations, references and criminal record checks will be carried out, in accordance with Wavepower.

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