Level Water exists so that every child with a disability can learn to swim. Its open water swimming events generate unrestricted income that directly funds its swimming programmes, and it is recruiting an Events Manager to cover a 10-month maternity leave during a pivotal period in its events calendar.
Key details
- Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 pro rata
- Contract: 10 months (maternity cover)
- Hybrid: Tunbridge Wells office 1-2 days per week
- Travel to events, venues and stakeholders, especially from June 2027; on site for 7-10 events
- Reports to: Event Director
What you'll own
- Supported delivery of agreed workstreams across the flagship river swims (Dart10k, Bantham Swoosh & Boomerang, Hurly Burly): logistics, production, swimmer experience and on-the-day delivery
- Full end-to-end delivery of the Wild Swim Relay series across multiple locations, including logistics, equipment, set-up and live coordination of staff, the Volunteer Manager and suppliers
- Signing off swimmer communications, including emails and live webinars
- Delivery against agreed budgets, safety standards and participant experience goals
- From April 2027, supporting preparation for the 2028 season: permissions, systems set-up, participant journeys, pricing and add-ons
Who this role is for
- An experienced Events Manager comfortable with high autonomy and accountability
- Experience delivering mass participation events is essential
- Experience with outdoor swimming events (swimming or triathlon) is highly beneficial
- Calm under pressure, a clear communicator and able to make sound decisions in live environments
How to apply
Send your application in whatever format best shows who you are (CV and cover letter, video or another format) to fred@levelwater.org with the subject line "Events Manager at Level Water - [Your Name]". Tell them the key milestones in delivering a Wild Swim Relay event, and what interests you about Level Water and how you would bring its vibe to on-site event delivery. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; the deadline is 6 November 2026. Full job pack on the Level Water jobs page.
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Key details
- Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 pro rata
- Contract: 10 months (maternity cover)
- Hybrid: Tunbridge Wells office 1-2 days per week
- Travel to events, venues and stakeholders, especially from June 2027; on site for 7-10 events
- Reports to: Event Director
What you'll own
- Supported delivery of agreed workstreams across the flagship river swims (Dart10k, Bantham Swoosh & Boomerang, Hurly Burly): logistics, production, swimmer experience and on-the-day delivery
- Full end-to-end delivery of the Wild Swim Relay series across multiple locations, including logistics, equipment, set-up and live coordination of staff, the Volunteer Manager and suppliers
- Signing off swimmer communications, including emails and live webinars
- Delivery against agreed budgets, safety standards and participant experience goals
- From April 2027, supporting preparation for the 2028 season: permissions, systems set-up, participant journeys, pricing and add-ons
Who this role is for
- An experienced Events Manager comfortable with high autonomy and accountability
- Experience delivering mass participation events is essential
- Experience with outdoor swimming events (swimming or triathlon) is highly beneficial
- Calm under pressure, a clear communicator and able to make sound decisions in live environments
How to apply
Send your application in whatever format best shows who you are (CV and cover letter, video or another format) to fred@levelwater.org with the subject line "Events Manager at Level Water - [Your Name]". Tell them the key milestones in delivering a Wild Swim Relay event, and what interests you about Level Water and how you would bring its vibe to on-site event delivery. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; the deadline is 6 November 2026. Full job pack on the Level Water jobs page.