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Head of Events (Maternity Cover)
BRITISH BLIND SPORT
33,000 per year
SportPark, Loughborough
Full-time
28th January 2026

Head of Events (Maternity Cover)

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
  • karen.walton@aquaticsgb.com
  • 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 Head of Events (Maternity Cover)

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.

Or send via email a completed application form (written) to peopledepartment@aquaticsgb.com. A pack can be downloaded from our website https://www.aquaticsgb.com

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

Supporting Documents:

Head Of Events Maternity Cover Advert (PDF, 217.4 Kb)

Head Of Events (Maternity Cover) Job Description And Person Specification (PDF, 221.1 Kb)

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