Physiotherapist (British Rowing)

Complementary Training; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization in Reading is seeking a full‑time physiotherapist to support the Olympic Development squad and provide clinical services to the top Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Responsibilities include designing and managing health services and collaborating with coaches to optimize athlete performance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in physiotherapy, experience with high performance teams, and a proactive approach to athlete health management. This role requires in-person delivery and involves some domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

• Experience working with high performance sporting teams.
• Ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary support team.
• Creative and energetic approach to athlete support.

Responsibilities

• Lead physiotherapy delivery for the Olympic Development squad.
• Support Senior Olympic and Paralympic squads.
• Design and assess physical health services for athletes.

Skills

High performance teamwork

Physiotherapy expertise

Prehabilitation design

Approachable and accessible

Education

Relevant physiotherapy qualification

Job description

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.

• Caversham, Reading, England, United Kingdom

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.

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.

World Class Opportunity

To be considered for this World Class Opportunity, you will be required to upload a CV and Application questions to our career’s portal via our website. This should bring your CV to life by highlighting your relevant skills and attributes that would make you the ideal candidate for this role.

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