Technical Officials Coordinator

Invictus UK 2027 Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Invictus UK 2027 Ltd is seeking a Technical Officials Coordinator in Birmingham to lead planning and management of officials for the 2027 Games. You will work closely with National Governing Bodies and partners to ensure smooth recruitment, planning and event delivery.

You will manage documentation, procurement, volunteers and risk, supporting the Sport team under the Sport Director. Hybrid, full-time, fixed-term until 31 July 2027.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within varied sporting event environments.
• Proven track record of leading a team.
• Experience in identifying, managing and mitigating risks.
• Budget management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with all levels.
• Desirable: experience as a Technical Official or managing groups of officials.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and management of Technical Officials for the Games.
• Coordinate with National Governing Bodies and partners.
• Manage and store all documentation to a high standard.
• Support recruitment of Technical Officials for the Games.
• Assist in planning and preparation of the Games.
• Procure and manage sport equipment within budget limits.
• Manage volunteers and keep officials informed.
• Contribute to risk management and key event documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Invictus UK 2027 is the charity and delivery organisation for Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, taking place in July 2027 at the NEC and Sandwell Aquatics Centre. We are looking for a Technical Officials Coordinator to join our Sport team. The post reports to the Sport Director.

The Role

You will lead the planning and management of our Technical Officials for the Games, working closely with National Governing Bodies and other key partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and store all documentation to a high standard
• Support the Sport team with the recruitment of our Technical Officials
• Assist the wider Sport team with the planning and preparation of the Games
• Procure and manage sport equipment needs, working within budget limitations
• Manage volunteers so that our officials are looked after and kept informed
• Build collaborative relationships with partners and suppliers, including sponsors, National Governing Bodies and contractors
• Contribute to the event risk register, identifying, managing and escalating risks in line with the risk management policy
• Contribute to the timely production and management of key event documentation and planning

About You

• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within varied sporting event environments
• A proven track record of leading a team
• Experience of identifying, managing and mitigating risks
• Budget management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels
• Working knowledge of Teams, Excel and Word
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment, with strong problem-solving skills
• Desirable: experience as a Technical Official, or of managing groups of officials

Key Details

• Location: Birmingham (office-based, with flexible hybrid working available)
• Contract: Full time, fixed term until 31 July 2027
• Closing date: 1 November 2026