Organising Committee Chair, British Rowing Club Championships (Volunteer)
The purpose of this voluntary role is to oversee the volunteer Organising Committee, which works with British Rowing’s Events Manager to plan and deliver the British Rowing’s Club Championships, ensuring the event is safe and meets all of its objectives.
What you’ll do
- Lead and support the Organising Committee before, during and after the event
- Chair regular Organising Committee meetings
- Support both the volunteers and staff members involved.
To see the full list of responsibilities, please read the full job description here.
A bit about you
- Able to build and sustain relationships with a network of key people internally and externally
- Understand when and how to support, mentor, delegate and/or direct as required
- Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and negotiation skills, and the ability to multi-task
- Calm, methodical and not impulsive
- Convey information clearly, accurately and in a timely manner
- Passion for the sport.
A bit about us
British Rowing is the governing body for the sport of rowing, both indoor rowing and rowing on water. We are committed to ensuring that the sport continues to thrive from the grassroots right up to winning medals at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are responsible for participation and the development of rowing and indoor rowing in England and for the training and selection of individual rowers and crews representing Great Britain.
British Rowing is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a culture where everyone feels welcomed, supported and like they belong. We understand that a diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger and we are continuously working to create an inclusive workplace environment. Therefore, we are proud to encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
✍️ Get your application in
To apply for this role, please submit an application to James Lee, Events Manager, at [email protected] detailing why you wish to apply and what you could bring to the role. We’re going to close applications on 9 December but, if you like the sound of the position, please apply straight away as we reserve the right to close applications early if we find the right candidate!
Application Dates: From Tuesday 19th November 2024 to Wednesday 4th December 2024
