Senior Physiotherapist (British Rowing – Women) Maternity Cover

UK Sports Institute Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports support organization in the UK is seeking a full-time Senior Physiotherapist for the Olympic Women's rowing team. The role involves collaborating with coaches and an interdisciplinary team to enhance athlete performance. Candidates should have strong experience in high-performance sporting environments and a passion for rowing. This opportunity offers a chance to shape the future of athletes preparing for the Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics in 2028.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a physiotherapist in a high-performance sports environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary support teams.
• Enthusiasm and energy to help athletes achieve their dreams.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Olympic Women's squad to enhance athlete performance.
• Collaborate with coaches and support personnel in various roles.
• Travel for training camps and competitions throughout the year.

Skills

Experience with high-performance teams

Collaborative teamwork

Passion for rowing

Approachable and visible presence

Job description

Senior Physiotherapist (British Rowing - Women) Maternity Cover

British Rowing and the UK Sports Institute have an exciting opportunity as a full-time Senior Physiotherapist to work with the Olympic Women’s squad. We are seeking an experienced practitioner who has worked with high performance sporting teams.

You will be an integral member of a closely-knit high-performance team, collaborating with coaches specialised in rowing and strength and 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.

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. Delivery will mainly be in person with the possibility of some remote/virtual support to meet the needs of the sport. Travel for camps and competitions associated with this role is approximately 85 days spread throughout the year, generally in blocks of up to 2 weeks.

Role requirements: A typical week would be Monday to Friday although there will be a need for weekend work as well as the attendance of identified camps and competitions.

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 Athlete Health (MSK) Lead and embedded within the Olympic Women’s squad you will have the opportunity to positively impact athlete performance. Previous experience within rowing is not essential but a passion to learn more about the sport is.

We are looking for a highly experienced and suitably qualified practitioner who can work collaboratively in a demanding performance environment within an interdisciplinary support team. It is important to be accessible, approachable, and visible in this role.

For you to be successful you will bring enthusiasm and energy to the role with a genuine desire to help athletes achieve their dreams. Previous experience within rowing is not essential but a passion to learn more about the sport is.

What makes joining British Rowing and the UKSI compelling?

This is your opportunity to work within one of Great Britain’s most successful sporting teams by shaping the future of the rowers looking to succeed at the Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics in 2028. Not only will you be well supported within the GBRT NTC, but you will have technical leadership from UKSI Physiotherapy staff for your continued professional development.

The GBRT Sports Science and Medicine Team (SSSM) aligns our work to the GBRT “What it Takes to Win” model that has a holistic approach to developing people. The foundations lie in three main strands: Physical, Technical, and Psychological. There are interdisciplinary projects underpinning this in the following five key areas: Adapting, Available, Efficient, Thriving, and Developing.

If you are looking for a job that brings new challenges daily and you feel you can bring the expertise and passion that we require to help us shape our future, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

To be considered for this World Class Opportunity, you will be required to upload a CV and application questions via the UKSI careers portal.

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.

Key Dates for Applicants

• Closing Date: Sunday 21st December 2025
• Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 23rd December 2025
• Phone Interview Date (if required): Friday 2nd January 2026
• Interview Date: Thursday 8th January 2026

Additional information for applicants: Face to face interviews will take place at the High-Performance Centre, Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, Bisham, near Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 1RR.

Our Company

The UKSI delivers outstanding support that enables sports and athletes to excel.

Since 2002, and over the last four Olympic and Paralympic cycles, the UKSI has evolved quietly and effectively into an organisation consistently performing at a world‑leading level, contributing to over 1,000 British Olympic and Paralympic medals.