The Opportunity
British Rowing and the UK Sports Institute have an exciting opportunity as a full-time Senior Physiotherapist to work with the Olympic Women’s squad. 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 exceptional Data Scientist to continue delivering successful performances at the LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Location: British Rowing functions out of a bespoke 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 associated with this role is approximately 85 days spread throughout the year, generally in blocks of up to 2 weeks.
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 Athlete Health (MSK) Lead and embedded within the Olympic Women’s squad you will have the opportunity to positively impact athlete performance. Previous experience within rowing is not essential but a passion to learn more about the sport is.
We are looking for a highly 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 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics in 2028. Not only will you be well supported within the GBRT NTC, but you will have technical leadership from UKSI Physiotherapy 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 three main strands: Physical, Technical, and Psychological. There are interdisciplinary projects underpinning these in the following five key areas: Adapting, Available, Efficient, Thriving, and Developing.
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.
Application questions:
What motivated you to apply for this specific role, and why do you feel that this is the right time for you to pursue this opportunity?
Describe a specific example from your past work where you used your assessment of an athlete to influence a decision made by a coach. How did you present the information to make it clear, accessible, and impactful for the decision-maker?
What key factors do you consider to be the most important when workings as a physiotherapist in high performance sport?
To be considered for this World Class Opportunity, you will be required to upload a CV and Application questions to our career’s portal via our website. This 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 21st December 2025
Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Phone Interview Date (if required): Friday 2nd January 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 8th January 2026
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.