A bit about the role The GBRT has a phenomenal track record of performance at the highest levels of Olympic and Paralympic sport and is seeking an enthusiastic Sports Scientist to continue delivering successful performances towards the LA 2028 Olympic Games. British Rowing has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Sports Scientist to be instrumental in supporting the Men’s coaches and rowers based at the National Training Centre (in Caversham) to ultimately deliver Olympic medals. What you’ll be doing The primary purpose of this post is to provide essential sports science support and expertise to the British Rowing Olympic Men’s programme. This role will be managed by the Performance Science Lead with the daily deployment of the post-holder led by the Olympic Head Coach - Men. Sports Science Support Conduct physiological testing and biomechanical monitoring as agreed with the coaches and Performance Science Lead. Collect video and GPS data to provide technical insight to the coaches. Training Load Monitoring Organise, collect, and process training load data from training and racing scenarios. Programme Support Attend and contribute to regular rowing performance reviews for the Men’s squad. Collaborate with the NTC staff to ensure athlete training, recovery, and race day preparation needs are catered for. Data Management Support the collection, storage, and analysis of training and testing data. Innovation Stay abreast of the latest research and innovation related to elite performance and training for endurance athletes. Any other related work that contributes to the success of the wider GBRT provided that it does not detract from the primary purpose of the post. To see the full list of responsibilities, please read the full job description here: Job Description Job Opportunity A bit about you We are looking for an experienced and suitably qualified practitioner with a minimum of two years embedded within a high-performance sporting team who can work collaboratively. It is important to be adaptable, approachable, and visible in this role. Mandatory Requirements Essential Criteria Experience of providing physiological and/or biomechanical support to athletes and coaches Sport and exercise science degree with experience in laboratory and field testing of athletes Ability to critically evaluate and interpret data and collaborate with coaches to impact performance improvement Desirable Criteria Masters degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of sport and exercise science BASES accredited physiologist or biomechanist, or the experience to obtain this within 6 months Experience working within a multidisciplinary team that includes coaches, scientists, and medical practitioners What we offer Besides the salary and 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pro rata, you’ll also get: 7.5% employer pension contribution (when you contribute 3%) £20 per month with Betterspace (our wellbeing platform) Company Health Insurance and Health Cash Plan Life assurance (x3 your salary) Cycle to work scheme Free and secure parking in Caversham Free annual ROW Membership Bonus annual leave between Christmas and New Years Day Additional Information Get your application in To apply for this role, please submit your application questions below alongside your CV. Without the use of AI, answer the following application questions in 250 words or less per question. What makes you the best candidate for this role? Provide an example of the work that you have done in high-performance sport that has had a positive impact on performance. What would you like to gain from this opportunity? We are going to close applications on 17 May 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. Application Dates: From 22 April to 17 May 2026 Shortlisting Date: 19 May 2026 Online Video Interview Date (if required): 22 May 2026 Interview Date: One full day from 4-16 June (excluding 10 June and weekends) 2026 2nd Interview Date (if required): 30 June 2026 Face to face interviews will take place at the National Training Centre, Sheriff’s Boathouse, Redgrave Pinsent Rowing Lake, Off Henley Road, Caversham RG4 6LP. Contract Start Date: 21st September 2026 About us Our passion is rowing in all of its forms. British Rowing is the governing body for rowing, responsible for supporting grassroots rowing in England and preparing the GB Rowing Team ready for the Olympics, Paralympics, and other international competitions. 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 30,000 individual members, supporting over 550 affiliated clubs and 230 affiliated events. We cover all types of rowing - whether it’s on the river or lake, on the sea, at home, or in the gym. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from al l 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 hr@britishrowing.org .