Events Manager (Pathway & Performance Programmes)

British Gymnastics; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

2 wellbeing days per year

Hybrid work

Wellbeing hours weekly

Job summary

British Gymnastics is seeking an Events Manager to lead national gymnastics events and deliver inclusive, high-quality experiences across the UK. This dual-based role combines home working with our head offices at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, near Newport, Shropshire, with travel and weekend work for events.

You will manage planning, venues, volunteers, officials, and communications; line-manage the Events Officer and Systems Officer; and help ensure safety, safeguarding, and operational

Qualifications

• Experience managing events or community programmes, ideally in sport, leisure or arts.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities across diverse groups.
• Travel and weekend work may be required for events.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver national competition events with delivery partners, clubs, volunteers and venues.
• Create safe, welcoming and well-organised experiences for participants, spectators and staff.
• Coordinate planning: venues, equipment, volunteers, officials, accommodation and marketing.
• Act as onsite Event Manager to ensure a smooth event experience.
• Line manage the Events Officer and Events Systems Officer with guidance and development.
• Support delivery of major gymnastics events with inclusive practice and operational excellence.
• Champion safety and safeguarding standards in line with British Gymnastics values.

Skills

Event management

Project management

Communication

Relationship-building

Collaborative mindset

Knowledge of gymnastics

Education

Event management qualification

Job description

Gymnastics isn’t just a sport—it’s a powerful force for change.

We believe in the power of gymnastics to change lives, enrich communities, and deliver an uplifting gymnastics experience for all across the UK.

At the heart of this are the people who make up the gymnastics community – gymnasts, parents, coaches, clubs, officials and volunteers – working together in communities across the country. As the national governing body for gymnastics in the UK, we work in partnership with our members to lead, support and inspire, helping to shape a bright future for our sport.

Our vision, Leap Without Limits, is underpinned by the values of being Aspirational, Supportive and Inclusive. Together, we’re building a sport where everyone feels welcomed, encouraged and able to thrive. This role is an important part of making that vision a reality.

British Gymnastics has the following permanent full-time post:

Events Manager

37 hours per week

Salary range £37,299 to £39,824 per annum (dependent upon experience)

31 days annual leave (including Company days) + Bank Holidays,+ 2 wellbeing days a year + weekly exercise and wellbeing hours

This is a dual based role working from home and at our head offices at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, nr Newport, Shropshire

Please note that due to the nature of the role, there will be a requirement for travel, consecutive overnight stays away from home, and weekend working, when Events are scheduled.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Events Manager (Pathway & Performance Programmes) who shares our passion and is ready to play a key role in delivering inclusive, high-quality gymnastics events for diverse communities across the UK.

Main responsibilities

As part of our dedicated Events Team, you’ll:

• Lead and deliver national competition events, working closely with delivery partners, clubs, volunteers, and venues.


• Create positive experiences by ensuring every event is safe, welcoming, and well-organised for participants, spectators, and staff.


• Coordinate planning and logistics, including venue bookings, equipment, volunteers, officials, accommodation, and marketing materials.


• Act as the onsite Event Manager, supporting a smooth and enjoyable event experience for all involved.


• Line manage and support the Events Officer & Events Systems Officer, providing day‑to‑day guidance, encouragement and professional development.


• Support the delivery of major gymnastics events, with a focus on inclusive practice and operational excellence.


• Champion safety and wellbeing, promoting British Gymnastics’ values and safeguarding standards at all times.


• Full details about the responsibilities of the role can be found in the Role Profile.

About you

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience managing events or community programmes, ideally in a sport, leisure or arts setting.


• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle priorities and adapt when needed.


• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, including experience working with a wide range of people.


• A collaborative, solutions‑focused approach and a willingness to get involved at every level.


• Knowledge of gymnastics or other sport competition activities is preferable


• A relevant qualification in event management (or equivalent experience) is desirable but not required.


• A commitment to creating an uplifting experience for all


• If you don’t meet every point above, please don’t let that hold you back—we value potential, lived experience, and a genuine commitment to our vision just as much as formal credentials.

*Closing date for applicationsMidnight 21st September 2026

**Informal Discussions( remote) 29th September 2026

***Interview dates 5th and 7th October 2026***

Interviews will take place in person at our Head offices in Lilleshall, near Newport, Shropshire.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We particularly welcome applications from women, people with disabilities, people from ethnically diverse communities, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+, as these groups are currently under‑represented in our workforce.

Please download to view supporting documents below.

Events Manager Role Profile_ August 2026.docx

Lilleshall National Sports CentreNewportShropshireTF10 9ATUnited Kingdom