Events Manager

British Blind Sport; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brownlee Foundation is seeking an Events Manager to deliver its primary school triathlon events across the UK. Reporting to the Head of Charity, you will coordinate event teams, manage volunteers and ensure smooth delivery from planning to post-event follow-up.

Located in the UK with opportunities to travel, the role requires strong relationship-building, problem-solving and a passion for youth sport.

Qualifications

• Experience working in events
• Passion for introducing young people to physical activity
• Well-organised with multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities
• Able to meet strict deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Full UK driving licence and willing to drive a van

Responsibilities

• Oversee venue liaison, book dates and facilities
• Coordinate equipment, deliveries and storage
• Manage school registrations and bookings
• On-site event day management and issue resolution
• Maintain health and safety, safeguarding and risk assessments
• Develop relationships with School Games Organisers, partners and sponsors
• Manage event teams and volunteers, recruitment and logistics
• Keep detailed event data and reporting to leadership
• Support wider operations including fundraising activities

Skills

Event management

Youth sport

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Driving licence

Calm under pressure

Job description

Events Manager

The Brownlee Foundation is looking for an Events Manager to deliver its primary school triathlon events across the UK. Reporting to the Head of Charity, this role ensures the smooth running of the Brownlee Foundation's primary school events, making sure that the preparation, delivery and follow-up of the events maintain the high standards expected. You will build key stakeholder relationships, coordinate event teams, manage volunteers, and handle operational data. The ideal candidate has proven event experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for youth sport.

Location Leeds, LS7 2AH Contact Name Charis Palmer-Smeaton Contact Email [e-mail] Salary up to £30,000 (dependent on experience) Hours Full Time Contract Permanent Placed On Fri 11th September, 2026 Closes 12:00am - Fri 9th October, 2026 Sport / Activity Cycling , Running , Swimming , Triathlon

About Events Manager

The Brownlee Foundation was established by Olympic triathletes, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, to inspire children to be active and encourage regular participation in sport. To achieve this aim, The Brownlee Foundation delivers non-competitive and inclusive mini triathlon events to primary school children enabling them to have a fun, positive experience trying out the sports of swimming, cycling, running and triathlon. In 2026, 17 events were delivered across the UK with over 17,500 children participating.

Purpose of the Role

The Events Manager is responsible for helping to manage the Brownlee Foundation's events across the UK and supporting the wider operations of the charity.

Primarily, this role ensures the smooth running of the Brownlee Foundation's primary school events, making sure that the preparation, delivery and follow-up of the events maintain the high standards expected.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Event Management

• Venue liaison to make sure correct dates and facilities are booked out
• Ensuring all equipment is maintained and stored appropriately
• Order and coordinate pre-event deliveries to both storage unit and individual venues
• Managing the registration and bookings process for schools
• On-site management on event day; help oversee the setup, record accurately any changes made, resolve issues, ensure smooth running of the events
• Making sure that all health and safety aspects meet high standards including safeguarding, risk assessments and event safety plans

2. Communication and Relationships

• Act as the primary contact for school liaison
• Maintain school contacts database
• Build strong working relationships with School Games Organisers, Active Partnerships and other sports providers in each area
• Ensure good working relationships with our partners and sponsors
• Manage our supplier relationships ensuring correct items are ordered in time for the events

3. Event Team and Volunteer Management

• Manage event team availability and coordinate accommodation bookings and transport
• Ensure Event Team Information documents are up to date and maintained correctly
• Checking of event team expense forms ensuring accuracy
• Maintain volunteer database and manage volunteer recruitment

4. Reporting

• Keep accurate records of numbers throughout the entire event process (registration, booking, attendance)
• Ensure data management from events (non-swimmers and non-cyclists) is accurately recorded and processed
• Keep accurate records of any incidents or changes required at events
• Manage feedback process with schools and volunteers following the events (feedback forms, case studies)
• Provide updates to leadership team throughout the year of progress, challenges and successes.

5. Wider Operations

• Help with any general administration tasks as and when required
• Manage the bowling night fundraiser with responsibilities including marketing, invoicing and raffle prizes
• Manage the bike giveaways following the events

Essential Skills and Experience:

Experience working in events
Passion for introducing young people to the benefits of physical activity
Desire to learn and develop alongside a charity with big ambitions
Passion for delivering faultless events with a children-centric focus
Well-organised with multi-tasking skills and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work to strict deadlines and be calm under pressure
Full UK Driving Licence and willing to drive a van

Desirable Skills and Experience:

Keen interest in sport and being active
Personable and confident in social situations
Experience working with volunteers
Previous experience driving a van