Head of Events

British Swimming; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK aquatics organization is seeking a Head of Events to manage their events and partnerships. In this dynamic role based in Loughborough, you will lead a team responsible for delivering British and home international events. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, cultivating excellent relationships while ensuring high-quality delivery. A commitment to occasionally work unsociable hours including weekends is essential, contributing to an exciting and engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in events management.
• Leadership experience with a focus on proactive team management.
• Ability to manage and prioritize workloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall events delivered by Aquatics GB.
• Ensure events meet high standards and contractual obligations.
• Lead and develop the events team effectively.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Influencing skills

Relationship building

Job description

We are seeking a Head of Events to join the busy Growth Department at Aquatics GB. This position will report directly into the Chief Executive Officer and will have overall management responsibility for the Senior Events & Partnerships Officer and the Events Officer.

This dynamic and rewarding role offers overall responsibility for British and home international events, ensuring they are delivered to the highest standard while fulfilling all contractual rights for a range of valued partners.

We’re looking for a passionate, proactive, and inspiring team leader who excels at building strong relationships and brings outstanding organisational, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills. The post holder will need to confidently manage and prioritise workloads whilst meeting deadlines, and be prepared for occasional unsociable hours, including weekends, with long periods actively moving around the venues during events.

Please send via email/WeTransfer (free large file sending platform) a video recording of no more than 5 minutes responding to the following question:

Summarise how your skills, experience and strengths make you a great fit for this role and also tell us what added value you can personally bring to AGB.

Closing date: Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 12.00 noon

Interview date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026 in Loughborough

Please note, Aquatics GB operates an anonymous recruitment process for written applications.