Communications Manager

Royal Ocean Racing Club Ltd.; Cowes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Ocean Racing Club seeks an accomplished Communications Manager to shape and lead our communications, marketing and digital activity across events and membership. You will tell compelling stories around Rolex Fastnet Race and our offshore calendar, expanding reach to an international audience while maintaining brand integrity.

As Brand Guardian, you will manage media relations, plan integrated campaigns, and collaborate with colleagues and partners to strengthen engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; degree or equivalent experience in communications preferred.
• Experience in digital communications and marketing, including social media management, email campaigns and website content updates.
• Ability to plan and deliver internal and external communication strategies around events, announcements and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with media and press, including press releases, coordinating interviews and managing responses.
• Comfortable working on-site in Cowes or London with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Familiarity with sailing, sports or event management environments is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications, marketing and digital activity for events and membership.
• Shape and tell compelling stories around major races and activities to reach an international audience.
• Manage media relations, campaigns and stakeholder communications with colleagues and external partners.

Skills

Strong written & verbal comms

Digital communications

Social media management

Email campaigns

Website content updates

Media relations

Press releases

Stakeholder engagement

Event coordination

Education

Degree in communications/marketing/journalism

Job description

Location: Based in London OR Cowes, with travel as required to events in the UK and abroad

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience and location

Closing Date: 09:00 on 26 October 2026

Communications Manager Role at the Royal Ocean Racing Club

From the world-renowned Rolex Fastnet Race and Admiral's Cup to the RORC Caribbean 600 and our Cowes-based offshore series, our events bring together an international community of members, owners, competitors and supporters. Behind every race are remarkable stories—and we're looking for someone to help us share them.

This new role offers the opportunity to shape and lead RORC's communications, marketing and digital activity at an exciting time for the Club, with the Admiral's Cup and Rolex Fastnet Race ahead in 2027.

You'll be the guardian of the RORC brand, connecting our racing programme, membership and Club life through compelling content, effective media relations and coordinated campaigns. Working closely with colleagues, contributors and commercial partners, you'll help strengthen engagement and bring RORC's stories to a wider audience.

We're looking for an experienced communications professional who combines creativity and excellent writing with strong organisational skills, sound judgement and a personable, collaborative approach. Experience in sailing, sport, events or membership organisations would be welcome.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in written and verbal communication, including the ability to create clear, accurate and engaging content creation for diverse audiences. A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in communications, marketing, journalism or related field is preferred.
• Experience in digital communications and marketing, including social media management, email campaigns and website content updates.
• Ability to plan and deliver both internal and external communication strategies around events, announcements, training and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working with media and press, including preparing press releases, coordinating interviews and managing responses.
• Comfortable working on-site in either Cowes, Isle of Wight or London and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Familiarity with sailing, sports, or event management environments is beneficial but not essential.