Club Sustainability Manager
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Job Summary
A bit about the role
The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded British Rowing a grant to contract a Club Sustainability Manager for a year to support grassroots rowing clubs adapt to climate change reduce financial vulnerability and become leaders in environmental stewardship particularly protecting the waters on which they row and the surrounding land.
The manager will create a toolkit for all clubs and help them with their specific requirements on a case by case basis. The aim is that over time clubs will become beacons of sustainability clean water champions securing historic facilities lowering emissions and restoring nature. This role will help to achieve this.
We are looking for a knowledgeable and engaging Club Sustainability Manager to educate upskill and empower our clubs.
You will be helping clubs to:
Write simple environmental sustainability plans.
Deliver sustainable activities.
Introduce low-cost/no-cost nature projects.
Provide carbon-reduction guidance and signposting to capital grants for projects.
Facilitate initiatives and partnerships that encourage everyday behaviour change.
Help identify volunteers who can continue your work once the contract has finished
You will also report on a regular basis to British Rowing on progress
To see the full list of responsibilities please read the fulljob description
A bit about you
You will be knowledgeable about environmental sustainability and the benefits of this to volunteer-led clubs as well as the environment. You will be a positive self-motivated and engaging person who will inspire them to take action.
Essential
Have knowledge and passion about environmental sustainability
Be aware of the club structure in rowing
Build and sustain relationships with a network of key people internally and externally
Possess excellent interpersonal problem-solving and negotiation skills
Be able to multi-task
Have first-rate planning and organisational skills and proven experience in coordinating successful events
Microsoft word and powerpoint skills
Ability to manage volunteers
Desirable
Have worked in the area of environmental sustainability particularly how it works and could benefit grassroots sports
Be able to drive
Ideally you like to act on your own initiative
Additional Information
Hours:1 day a week for 12 months - fixed term contract
Salary: 1250 per month plus expenses
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.
To apply for this role please submit your application alongside your CV and Cover letter via the application form. Were going to close applications on 26 March 2026 but if you like the sound of the job please apply straight away as we reserve the right to close applications early if we find the right candidate!
About us
Our vision is a sport that welcomes and has an offer for everyone. Our mission is to create a healthy inclusive and life-enhancing sport. We are a membership organisation with over 30000 individual members supporting over 550 affiliated clubs and 230 affiliated events. We cover all types of rowing - whether its on the river or lake on the sea at home or in the gym.
We are committed to equal opportunitiesand welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age disability sex gender reassignment sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please let us know by indicating your needs to the HR team in the application form or by emailing .
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Key Skills
- Program Management
- Data Collection
- Environmental Services
- Industrial Cleaning
- Root cause Analysis
- OSHA
- Project Management
- Team Management
- EPA
- Leadership Experience
- EHS
- Manufacturing
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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 participatio ... View more
