Project Activator (area to be defined)

British Rowing; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

Life cover

Cycle to work

Parking

ROW membership

Bonus leave

Job summary

British Rowing is recruiting a Project Activator to drive participation growth across clubs, schools, universities and community partners. You will lead outward-facing work, activating new indoor and on-water formats and supporting pilots to turn ideas into action.

Based in a hybrid role with regional travel, you will build strong local relationships, represent the organisation at events and coordinate volunteers to maximise impact.

Responsibilities

• Activate new indoor and on-water participation formats with clubs, schools, colleges, universities and community partners.
• Support pilots and early roll-outs of initiatives such as Learn to Row and participation events.
• Act as a first point of contact for clubs and partners on projects.
• Build trusted local relationships and represent British Rowing within communities.
• Spot opportunities for growth, innovation or partnership and share learning across the team.
• Coordinate volunteers and contractors on the ground to deploy capacity.
• Capture insight and report progress and celebrate successes.
• Represent British Rowing with professionalism at events, workshops and community forums.

Skills

Relationship building

Delivery focus

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Event coordination

Tools

Travel readiness

Job description

A bit about the role

Project Activators are the engine room of British Rowing's participation growth agenda. Working directly with clubs, schools, universities and community partners, you will bring energy, creativity and focus to the task of opening up rowing to more people, in more places.

This is a highly practical, outward-facing role for people who enjoy building relationships, solving problems quickly and helping others turn ideas into action. You will be part of a small, agile national team, reporting to the Transformational Programme Lead, with the opportunity to lead projects, test new formats and play a visible role in shaping the future of the sport.

British Rowing is recruiting a Project Activator. The role will have a geographic emphasis, ensuring we are close to the communities we serve. Applicants are welcome to highlight any regional knowledge, insight or connections they bring as part of their application.

A bit about you

This role is well suited to someone who is motivated by delivery, influence and visible impact. You will:

• Work directly with clubs, schools, colleges, universities and community partners to activate new indoor and on-water participation formats.
• Support pilots and early roll-outs of initiatives such as Learn to Row and participation events, ensuring smooth delivery and positive experiences.
• Act as a first point of contact for clubs and partners on projects, providing responsive, practical support.
• Build trusted local relationships, acting as the face of British Rowing within communities and regions.
• Spot and escalte opportunities for growth, innovation or partnership, sharing learning across the national Project Activator team.
• Coordinate volunteers and contractors on the ground to deploy capacity where it has the greatest impact.
• Capture insight and feedback from delivery, reporting progress accurately and celebrating success.
• Represent British Rowing with professionalism and energy at events, workshops and community forums.

If you enjoy being on the ground, making things happen and helping organisations test and adopt new ways of working, this role offers the chance to see the impact of your work in real time.

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What we offer

Besides the salary and 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pro rata, you’ll also get:

• 7.5% employer pension contribution (when you contribute 3%)
• Company Health Insurance and Health Cash Plan
• Life assurance (x3 your salary)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free and secure parking in Hammersmith
• Free annual ROW Membership
• Bonus annual leave between Christmas and New Years Day

Additional Information

We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or selection process, please let us know so we can support you. ([e-mail])

Salary: £28-31k plus employee benefits package.

Location: Hybrid - Hammersmith (with significant regional travel)

Closing date: 12th October 2026.

Interview dates: First Stage 22 October 2026/ Second Stage 29 October 2026