External Selector - Men’s Olympic Programme

External Selector – Men’s Olympic Programme

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A Bit About The Role

The External Selector provides independent scrutiny within the Men’s Olympic Selection Group to ensure that athlete selections are:

• Made in line with the Selection Policy and Performance Strategy
• Transparent, consistent and evidence-based
• Free from conscious or unconscious bias
• Clearly communicated and understood by athletes and coaches

External Selectors help uphold the integrity of the selection system and contribute directly to selecting crews in line with British Rowing's standards.

Responsibilities

• Participation in selection activity: attend major trials and relevant assessments as defined in the annual performance strategy.
• Prepare for and attend Selection Group meetings (in person and virtual).
• Review selection evidence, including athlete data, testing results and selection narratives.
• Maintain deep knowledge of the Selection Policy and performance strategy.
• Maintain knowledge of the full cohort of athletes under consideration.
• Independent challenge and oversight: ensure nominated coach follows agreed process, identify potential bias, contribute to balanced decisions, support fairness and confidence.
• Athlete interaction: respond to athlete queries, communicate respectfully and within policy.
• Maintain confidentiality, uphold British Rowing policies (Safeguarding, Anti‑Doping, Water Safety), act in good faith.
• Support continuous improvement of the selection process.

A Bit About You

Skills and Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in high performance rowing (coach, selector, athlete or manager).
• Understanding of Olympic level performance standards.
• Ability to assess multiple data sources including matrices and seat racing.
• Strong judgement and ability to remain unbiased.
• High levels of discretion.
• Excellent observational skills, communication and professionalism.

Desirable

• Prior experience selecting crews in a squad environment.

Time Commitment

• Approximately 10–15 days per selection year, including fixed attendance at named trials and training centre days, preparation and review time, and participation in ad‑hoc meetings if required.

This varies year to year depending on the competition calendar.

For more information, please see the Process and Role Framework.

Additional Information

Remuneration

Voluntary role with reimbursement of reasonable travel and accommodation costs.

Application Process

• A current CV.
• A one‑page cover letter explaining suitability.

Applications close on Wed 14 January 2026. Interviews will take place on 10 February 2026.

For any queries relating to the role, please email: laura.leondiades

About Us

British Rowing is the governing body for rowing, supporting grassroots rowing in England and preparing the GB Rowing Team for the Olympics, Paralympics, and other international competitions.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome 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 in the application form or by emailing hr.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Other