Head of Events (Maternity Cover)

Activehw; Nanpantan; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A national governing body for aquatic sports in the UK is seeking a Head of Events for maternity cover. This role involves overseeing British and home international events and managing a dedicated team. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure. The position is full-time and based in Loughborough, offering a salary between £33,000 and £36,000 annually. Applicants are invited to provide a video detailing their fit for the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing events at a high standard.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of British and home international events.
• Lead the Senior Events & Partnerships Officer and the Events Officer.
• Ensure contractual rights for valued partners are fulfilled.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Influencing skills

Team leadership

Job description

Performance On Off

Aquatics GB is the national governing body for aquatic sports in Great Britain and is responsible internationally for the performance and management of all international British Teams.

Location: The normal place of work will be SportPark, Loughborough, LE113QF.

Contact Name: Mrs Karen Walton. Contact Email: [e-mail]

Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 per annum (salary dependent on skills and experience).

Hours: Full Time. Contract: maternity. Placed On: Thu 8th January, 2026. Closes: 12:00pm - Wed 28th January, 2026. Sport / Activity: Swimming. Job Reference: Head of Events (Maternity Cover). Interview Date: Tue 3rd February, 2026.

About the Role

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.

Application Process

Please send via email/WeTransfer 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.

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