Events Manager: National Competitions & Corporate Events

Swim England; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Swim England in Loughborough is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead planning and delivery of national competitions and corporate events from concept to completion. Field-based with regular attendance at Sport Park, this role requires strong organisation and collaboration across internal teams and external partners.

You will manage budgets, coordinate delivery teams, and develop new event concepts while supporting Swim England values and health and safety standards throughout the event

Qualifications

• 2 years' working knowledge of event project management.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to lead, coordinate and motivate diverse teams of staff, contractors and volunteers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven track record of delivering projects with financial oversight.
• Experience drafting plans, proposals and reports using insight and analysis to support decision-making.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify solutions and achieve results.
• Experience of working within sport or aquatic events.
• Experience of working with volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of allocated national competitions and corporate events from concept to completion, ensuring highly effective operational delivery across the event programme.
• Chair event planning meetings and coordinate delivery teams of contractors, suppliers, staff and volunteers to ensure successful event delivery.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders throughout the event planning and delivery process.
• Ensure events are delivered in line with sport technical rules, strategic objectives and Health and Safety requirements.
• Manage allocated event budgets, including forecasting, financial analysis and regular reporting.
• Identify efficiencies and secure high-quality services at best-value costs.
• Represent the Events team at project and governance meetings, providing updates, sharing insights and contributing to organisational learning.
• Assist the Head of Events with developing new event concepts, identifying new opportunities and supporting cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with the wider Sport team, Swim England teams and Home Nations.
• Support the implementation of Swim England values across all areas of event planning and delivery.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Communication

Risk management

Job description

Swim England in Loughborough is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead planning and delivery of national competitions and corporate events from concept to completion. Field-based with regular attendance at Sport Park, this role requires strong organisation and collaboration across internal teams and external partners.

You will manage budgets, coordinate delivery teams, and develop new event concepts while supporting Swim England values and health and safety standards throughout the event