Event and Operations Senior Coordinator (Hybrid)

UK Athletics; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major sporting organization in Birmingham seeks a full-time Event & Operations Senior Coordinator to lead logistics for major track and field events. The ideal candidate will have experience in athletics event delivery and hold a UK driving license. This role offers an opportunity to work on significant athletics events in the UK, with collaboration across various partners.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering major athletics events.
• Understanding of athletics event principles.
• UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and logistics for track and field events.
• Coordinate non-track and field domestic competitions.
• Support the Major Events Strategic Lead.

Skills

Event delivery experience

Knowledge of event management principles

Risk assessment creation

Job description

The UK Athletics (UKA) Events Team is looking for a full-time Event & Operations Senior Coordinator. This is a permanent opportunity.

Role Overview

You will play a pivotal role in executing UKA’s major events programme and support the Strategic Lead for Major Events and the Head of Events in their daily responsibilities.

Reporting directly to the Head of Events, you will lead planning, logistics, and operational implementation for indoor and outdoor track and field events, collaborating with various functional areas.

You will also coordinate and deliver non-track and field domestic competitions and be part of the steering group for the UKA Cross Country Challenge Series.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the delivery of major athletics events in the UK. UKA collaborates with partners like the London Marathon Events and the Great Run Company through Athletic Ventures.

Requirements

• Experience in delivering major athletics events and understanding of athletics event principles.
• Knowledge of creating risk assessments, method statements, and event management plans.
• UK driving license is essential.

Application Details

Visit http://careers.ukathletics.org.uk/ for the full job description and application process.

Application deadline is midnight on Sunday, 17th August 2025. Interviews are expected before the end of August.

For questions or a confidential discussion, contact UK Athletics HR at [e-mail].

Due to high application volumes, UK Athletics may close the vacancy early. We aim to respond to all applicants; if you do not hear within two weeks post-deadline, your application was unsuccessful.

UK Athletics promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are a Disability Confident Leader and guarantee an interview to any candidate with a disability meeting the minimum criteria.