Job Description

The UK Athletics (UKA) Events Team is looking for a full-time Event & Operations Senior Coordinator. This is a permanent opportunity.


You will play a pivotal role in the execution of UKA's major events programme and offer day-to-day support to both the Strategic Lead for Major Events and the Head of Events.


Reporting directly to the Head of Events, there will be the opportunity to lead on key areas of planning, logistics and operational implementation in collaboration with a number of Functional Areas which are required to deliver indoor and outdoor track and field events.


The role will also support the coordination and delivery of non-track and field domestic competition and fundamentally be part of the steering group for the UKA Cross Country Challenge Series.


This is an exciting opportunity and one where you can play a critical part in shaping how the portfolio of major athletics events is delivered in the UK. As part of UKA, you will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with Athletic Ventures, which incorporates our partners: the London Marathon Events and the Great Run Company.

Required Experience/Knowledge:

The individual will have experience of working on major events deliver and understand the principles of athletics events. Their knowledge should include the creation of risk assessments, method statements and event management planning documentation. It is essential that the individual holds a UK driving license.


For the full job description and details of how to apply for this exciting role, please visit http://careers.ukathletics.org.uk/.

Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 17th August 2025.

Interviews are likely to be held before the end of August.


For a confidential discussion or if you have any questions on the role, please contact the UK Athletics HR team at HR@uka.org.uk.


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 where everyone can participate, we encourage job applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates irrespective of their race, sex, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected characteristics to reflect the diversity of our sport. Athletics is a Disability Confident Leader and will guarantee an interview to any candidate with a disability who meets the minimum job criteria.