Events Officer

British Triathlon; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

British Triathlon is seeking an Events Officer to support event organisers in delivering safe, fair and successful events. The role focuses on administration, relationship-building and hands-on delivery of a small number of events to ensure a positive participant and stakeholder experience.

You will report to the Events Manager and collaborate with the development team and event organisers. The position is hybrid, based at the Head Office in Loughborough, with a salary of £26,000–£30,000 per

Qualifications

• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Ability to build relationships with event organisers and stakeholders.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Support event organisers to plan and deliver a diverse range of events within the British Triathlon Events Framework.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing event organisers to drive event growth.
• Administer the event permitting process from application to post-event review, ensuring standards and safeguarding requirements are met.
• Act as a technical expert and point of contact, implementing guidance across events.
• Deliver excellent customer service to participants and event organisers.
• Lead selected event areas such as league support, children and young people, and event sustainability.
• Collect and analyse event data to inform improvements and future planning.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Relationship building

Proactive and creative

Decisive and resilient

Job description

British Triathlon is looking for an Events Officer to help event organisers deliver safe, fair and successful events.

The Role

With a strong focus on administration, you will support a range of event organisers, build effective relationships and help them navigate event requirements and processes. You will also help deliver a small number of events hands-on, making sure participants and stakeholders have a positive experience.

You will report to the Events Manager and work closely with wider development team colleagues and event organisers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support event organisers to plan and deliver a diverse range of events in line with the British Triathlon Events Framework
• Build strong relationships with new and existing event organisers to drive event growth
• Administer the event permitting process, from application through to post-event review, checking documentation meets National Governing Body standards and safeguarding requirements
• Act as a technical expert and point of contact, implementing technical guidance across events
• Deliver excellent customer service to participants and event organisers
• Lead selected event areas such as league support, children and young people, and event sustainability
• Collect and analyse event data to inform improvements and future planning
• Support British Triathlon and Age-Group Major Events where required

About You

• Inclusive and collaborative, treating everyone with respect, integrity and honesty
• An excellent communicator who builds strong relationships at all levels
• Proactive, creative and open to new ideas
• Decisive and resilient, with sound judgement
• Able to work evenings and weekends when required

Key Details

• Location: Hybrid – home-based and British Triathlon Head Office, Loughborough
• Contract: Permanent, full time
• Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per annum
• Interview date: 26 November 2026
• Closing date: 17 November 2026