Job Description

The Royal Yachting Association, based in Hamble, near Southampton, is the National Governing Body for all forms of recreational, competitive and professional boating. It represents dinghy and yacht racing, motor and sail cruising, RIBs and sportsboats, windsurfing, inland cruising and personal watercraft.

Olympic Operations Coordinator

Salary: 26,000- 27,000 per annum

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Location: Hamble (hybrid working)

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Olympic Operations Coordinator to support the planning and delivery of the RYA's Olympic Programme, including the British Sailing Team (BST) and British Sailing Squad (BSS).

Reporting to the Olympic Operations Manager, you'll be part of a dynamic performance environment, providing world-class administrative and logistical support to ensure the smooth running of training and competition schedules for elite athletes and coaches.

Your responsibilities as an Olympic Operations Coordinator will include, but are not limited to:

Coordinating logistics for domestic and international training camps and competitions

Booking travel, accommodation, venues, and equipment transport

Maintaining up-to-date athlete and staff records

Preparing export/import documentation and budget tracking

Processing invoices and credit card transactions

Supporting events such as team camps and annual dinners

Communicating effectively with athletes, coaches, venues, and partners

Contributing to the continuous improvement of operations systems and processes

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

Proven experience in a busy, dynamic office environment

Experience with international travel and event logistics

Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook

Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail

Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

UK driving licence

Desirable:

Experience in high performance sport or sports administration

Understanding of database and finance systems (e.g. SharePoint, Business Central)

The RYA offers a range of benefits which include:

36 days holiday including public holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)

Birthday Day Off

10% RYA contribution to a personal pension scheme

Free life insurance

Discounts platform for retail, entertainment, holidays & gym membership

Two paid volunteering days per annum

Free charging point for electric vehicles whilst on your working days at the office

Social events

RYA membership

To Apply

Please review the full job description https://www.rya.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies and send a completed application form and an equality monitoring form to jobs@rya.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 31st July 2025

Interviews: Week commencing week commencing 4th Jul 2025

The RYA is committed to equality of opportunity

As an equal opportunity and disability confident employer, we celebrate and welcome diversity in all its forms and believe that a diverse workforce boosts innovation, productivity, and creativity. As an Inclusive employer we are also committed to prioritising inclusion and creating a truly inclusive workplace.

We are dedicated to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and strive to be an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves. We would particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse candidates who are currently underrepresented at the RYA.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-27,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southampton SO31 4YA