Physiologist British Rowing - Olympic Development Programme

The Opportunity

British Rowing and the UK Sports Institute have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Physiologist to work with the Olympic Development Programme. We are seeking an experienced practitioner who has worked with high performance sporting teams.

You will be an integral member of a closely-knit high-performance team, collaborating with coaches specialised in rowing and strength and conditioning, and support personnel spanning various science and medicine roles. Together our goal is to assist rowers in achieving podium success on the global stage.

The GBRT has a phenomenal track record of performance at the highest levels of Olympic and Paralympic sport and is seeking an enthusiastic Physiologist to continue delivering successful performances at the LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Location:

British Rowing functions out of a bespoke National Training Centre (NTC) in Caversham (near Reading) where athletes can train both on the water and on land whilst receiving World Class Coaching and Support Services. Delivery will mainly be in person with the possibility of some remote/virtual support to meet the needs of the sport. Travel for camps and competitions may be required within this role.

Role requirements:

A typical week would be Monday to Friday although there will be a need for weekend work as well as the attendance of identified camps and competitions.

GBRT Vision:

A world leading Olympic and Paralympic nation which inspires and creates opportunities for anyone capable of delivering or supporting success to realise their dreams regardless of background.

GBRT Mission:

To deliver a programme which consistently produces gold medal success and creates the environment where athletes and staff thrive.

British Rowing takes pride in the tradition of success that it has created through the development and performances of athletes on the world stage.

A snapshot of the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of Great Britain’s most successful sporting teams. Reporting to the Performance Science Lead and embedded within the Olympic Development Programme you will have the opportunity to positively impact athlete performance.

We are looking for an experienced and suitably qualified practitioner who can work collaboratively in a demanding performance environment within an interdisciplinary support team. It is important to be accessible, approachable, and visible in this role.

For you to be successful you will bring enthusiasm and energy to the role with a genuine desire to help athletes achieve their dreams. Previous experience within rowing is not essential but a passion to learn more about the sport is.

What makes joining British Rowing and the UKSI compelling?

This is your opportunity to work within one of Great Britain’s most successful sporting teams by shaping the future of the rowers looking to succeed at the Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics in 2032. Not only will you be well supported within the GBRT NTC, but you will have technical leadership from UKSI Physiology staff for your continued professional development.

The GBRT Sports Science and Medicine Team (SSSM) align our work to the GBRT “What it Takes to Win” model that has a holistic approach to developing people. The foundations lie in five main strands: Physical Development, Technical & Skill Development, Health & Wellbeing, Environment, Behaviours, & Coaching, and Psychological Development. The interdisciplinary projects underpinning these should positively contribute to athlete performances.

If you are looking for a job that brings new challenges daily and you feel you can bring the expertise and passion that we require to help us shape our future, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At the UKSI we aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society, not only by characteristic but by thought and perspective.  We believe a diverse workforce enables growth and creates a sustainably inclusive workspace for all employees.

If there is something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job more accessible, let us know!

Application Method:

CV and Application questions via the UKSI careers portal.

To be considered for this World Class Opportunity, you will be required to upload a CV and answer the application application questions on our career’s portal via our website. The answers to the questions should bring your CV to life by highlighting your relevant skills and attributes that would make you the ideal candidate for this role.

Key Dates for Applicants

Closing Date:

 Sunday 7th September 2025

Shortlisting Date:

Wednesday 10th September 2025

Phone Interview Date (if required):

Friday 12th September 2025

Interview Date:

Thursday 18th September 2025

Additional information for applicants:

Face to face interviews will take place at the High-Performance Centre, Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, Bisham, near Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 1RR.

Our Company

The UKSI delivers outstanding support that enables sports and athletes to excel.

Since 2002, and over the last four Olympic and Paralympic cycles, the UKSI has evolved quietly and effectively into an organisation consistently performing at a world-leading level, contributing to over 1,000 British Olympic and Paralympic medals.