Job Description

UK Athletics (UKA) is the national governing body for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of Athletics. An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Communications Officers to join the Media and Communications Team during one of the most high-profile seasons in recent history.


Working as part of a small, dynamic team, the postholders will play a key role in delivering communications, media operations and stakeholder servicing across a packed 2026 calendar -- including the Novuna UK Athletics Indoor and Outdoor Championships, the Novuna London Athletics Meet, and the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026.


These roles are available either on an employed fixed-term contract or a consultancy basis, offering flexibility for individuals with relevant experience in communications, media relations, or event operations.

Please state on your application form whether you would prefer to be engaged on a fixed-term employment contract or on a consultancy basis

Specific duties include:

Supporting media operations and communications delivery for major events including the Novuna UK Athletics Indoor and Outdoor Championships, the Novuna London Athletics Meet, and the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026.

Assisting with press office activity, including drafting press releases, media statements and briefing materials, and managing day-to-day media queries.

Contributing to planning and delivery of content across UK Athletics digital channels, working with internal teams and agency partners.

Providing operational and logistical support for accreditation, travel, mixed zone management and event communications.

Assisting with partner requests, press conferences, and broadcast coordination.

Supporting post-event reporting and media evaluation.

The successful candidates will have:

Experience in media, communications, PR, or event operations -- ideally within sport or live event environments.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence liaising with media, partners and event staff.

Excellent organisational and administrative abilities, with the capacity to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Practical understanding of digital and social media platforms.

A collaborative approach, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for the sport of athletics and para athletics.

Contract details:

Employed:

24,000 - 27,000 (pro rata), fixed-term January 2026 - August 2026, 35 hours per week with flexibility for evening and weekend work.

Consultancy

: 28,000 - 32,000 (pro rata equivalent), January 2026 - August 2026, terms to be agreed.


UK travel will be required, along with weekend and event-based working.

How to Apply

To apply, to please visit http://careers.ukathletics.org.uk/ and submit a CV and covering letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.


Closing date for applications is midnight on 19 November 2025.


Interviews are likely to be held 26 November 2025.


In the result of high volumes of applications, UK Athletics reserves the right to close the vacancy ahead of the stated closing date - please apply early to avoid disappointment. We will endeavor to reply to all applicants, but if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.


As the nation's favourite Olympic and Paralympic sport, UK Athletics embraces equality, diversity and inclusion both on and off the field of play. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates irrespective of race, sex, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability, age or other protected characteristics to reflect the diversity of our sport.


UK Athletics is a Disability Confident Leader and will guarantee an interview to any candidate with a disability who meets the minimum criteria for the role.