Physiotherapist

UK Sports Institute; Marlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization is seeking a full-time physiotherapist to lead the delivery with the Olympic Development squad and provide clinical support to the Senior Olympic and Paralympic squads. This role is essential for assisting athletes in achieving success at global events. The ideal candidate will have experience working with high-performance teams and a passion for helping athletes reach their goals. This opportunity includes travel and working within a supportive team environment toward Olympic aspirations for 2028 and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-performance sporting teams.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Skills in designing and executing health services for athletes.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of physiotherapy to the Olympic Development squad.
• Provide clinical support to Senior Olympic and Paralympic squads.
• Designing and assessing physical health services.

Skills

Collaboration with coaches

High-performance sports experience

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Approachability

Education

Registered Physiotherapist

Relevant Certifications

Job description

The Opportunity

British Rowing and the UK Sports Institute have an exciting opportunity for a full-time physiotherapist to lead the delivery with the Olympic Development squad as well as provide clinical support to the Senior Olympic and Paralympic squads at the GB Rowing Team (GBRT) National Training Centre (NTC) in Caversham, Reading. We are seeking an experienced practitioner who has worked with high performance sporting teams.

You will be an integral and valued member of a closely-knit high-performance team, collaborating with coaches specialised in rowing and strength & conditioning, and support personnel spanning various science and medicine roles. Together our goal is to assist rowers in achieving podium success on the global stage.

The GBRT has a phenomenal track record of performance at the highest levels of Olympic and Paralympic sport and is seeking an exceptional physiotherapist to form part of the core daily delivery team towards the LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Location

British Rowing functions out of a bespoke NTC in Caversham (near Reading) where athletes can train both on the water and on land whilst receiving World Class Coaching and Support Services. Due to the nature of the role, delivery will be in person to meet the needs of the sport.

Role requirements

A typical week would be Monday to Friday with a half day on Wednesday and rotations within the physiotherapy team supporting one Saturday every three weeks when at the NTC. There is also domestic and international travel for camps and competitions associated with this role. This will be approximately 80 days spread throughout the year, generally in blocks of 5-16 days. We utilise the High-Performance Centre at the Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre (near Marlow) for some Strength and Conditioning sessions as well as specialist physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.

GBRT Vision

A world leading Olympic and Paralympic nation which inspires and creates opportunities for anyone capable of delivering or supporting success to realise their dreams regardless of background.

GBRT Mission

To deliver a programme which consistently produces gold medal success and creates the environment where athletes and staff thrive.

British Rowing takes pride in the tradition of success that it has created through the development and performances of athletes on the world stage.

A snapshot of the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of Great Britain’s most successful sporting teams. Reporting to the Olympic Head Coach - Development and GBRT Athlete Health MSK Lead you will have the opportunity to guide aspects of prehabilitation and performance preparation throughout training and competition alongside world class MSK athlete health management to maintain training adherence across the group.

You will play a significant role in designing, executing, and assessing physical health services - in collaboration with the coaching team - to support athletes to consistently deliver world-class performances. For you to succeed you will bring enthusiasm, creativity and energy to the role and have a genuine desire to help athletes achieve their performance aspirations.

We are looking for an experienced and suitably qualified practitioner who can work collaboratively in a high-performance environment within an interdisciplinary support team. It is important to be accessible, approachable, and visible in this role.

What makes joining British Rowing and the UKSI compelling?

This is your opportunity to work within one of Great Britain’s most successful sporting teams by shaping the future of the rowers looking to succeed at the Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics in 2028. Not only will you be well supported within the GBRT NTC, but you will have technical leadership from UKSI / UK Sport Athlete Health staff for your continued professional development.

The GBRT sports science and medicine team align our work to the GBRT “What it Takes to Win” model that has a holistic approach to developing people.

If you are looking for a job that brings new challenges daily and you feel you can bring the expertise and passion that we require to help us shape our future, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At the UKSI we aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society, not only by characteristic but by thought and perspective. We believe a diverse workforce enables growth and creates a sustainably inclusive workspace for all employees.

If there is something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job more accessible, let us know!

Application Method

CV and Application questions via the UKSI careers portal.

To be considered for this World Class Opportunity, you will be required to upload a CV and Application questions to our careers portal via our website.

Key Dates for Applicants

Closing Date: Sunday 25th January 2026

Shortlisting Date: Monday 26th January 2026

Phone Interview Date (if required): Thursday 29th January 2026

Panel Interview Date: Thursday 5th February 2026

Stage 2 Interview Date (if required): Thursday 19th February 2026

Additional information for applicants: Face to face interviews will take place at the High-Performance Centre, Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, Bisham, near Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 1RR.