THE ROLE

We are looking for 3 Sport Managers to join our fantastic team at Invictus Games Birmingham 2027.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Managing the planning and delivery of 2 Sports from the Invictus Games 2027 programme.

• Drive integration between functional areas of the Games, host venues and key suppliers.

• Assist functional area leads in the development of sport plans that work for all delivery areas, ensuring these meet the agreed service levels and timelines.

• Assist the Sports Director in the management of the functional area budget lines, driving value for money alongside operational excellence.

• Develop strong positive collaborative relationships, working with key partners and contractors for Games venues and any subcontracted areas of delivery (e.g. Sport Presentation, Results)

• Deliver an innovative approach to planning and ensure that resource is used efficiently.

• Ensure that sport plans incorporate a world class approach to accessibility and place the Invictus competitors at the heart of planning

• Contribute to the event risk register, identifying, managing and escalating risks in line with the risk management policy

These are 3 full time, fixed term roles to July 31, 2027, with flexible start dates. Ideally 1 to start in November 2026 and 2 to start in January 2027.

The salary for this position is £46,000 per annum (depending on experience).

This role shall be based at our Birmingham office and flexible, hybrid working arrangements are available with the Organisation.

Employee benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave per annum plus public holidays (Pro-rata)

• Flexible working arrangements

• Wellbeing time

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to recruitment@Invictusgames2027.org

Please clearly state in the covering letter how your background, skills and experience meet the criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification – in your letter please also list up to 3 sports of interest to manage and any preference on start date

Closing date: 23 August 2026

(We reserve the right to close the listing early should we receive enough candidates before the closing date)

Interview date: Week commencing 31 August 2026 – to be confirmed if shortlisted.     

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 is a proud equal opportunities employer and is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Staff to share this commitment. Dependent on the role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you if applicable. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

If you do require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to support your application, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.

We will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the required skills necessary to fulfil the role.

Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 is responsible for ensuring that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, disability, ethnic origin, race, colour, parental or marital status, pregnancy, social or class background, nationality, religious belief, sexual preference or political belief.