UK Athletics

Athletic Ventures – the joint venture between UK Athletics The Great Run Company (GRC) and London Marathon Events (LME) is seeking to appoint three Independent Non-Executive Board Members to join the Stakeholder Board for European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026. For further information on the role and process for recruitment visit https://lnkd.in/eV25ucdS

Athletic Ventures – the joint venture between UK Athletics , The Great Run Company and London Marathon Events is seeking to appoint an Independent Chair to lead the Stakeholder Board for European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026. For further information on the role and process for recruitment visit https://lnkd.in/emZfXbCB

📢 📢 WE'RE HIRING 📢 📢 UKA is searching for a Media and Communications Manager with the right skills and attributes to join the team. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Communications to maintain strong relationships with journalists and other media stakeholders to ensure that the sport and athletes are promoted across platforms. Applications will close at midday on the 19 September 2024. To view job description and to apply please follow this link: https://lnkd.in/ew3C4UKs

Schools and local communities bring people together and are the building blocks for success in the future🤝 In partnership with Irwin Mitchell, we took three para athletes back to where it all started, meeting role models who set them on their path to glory. Harrison Walsh, Hannah Cockroft and Thomas Young inspired the next generation by sharing their story of the challenges they’ve overcome and the special moments they’ve enjoyed 👩🎓 If we imagine what’s possible, nothing feels impossible. #DisabilitySport #WhereItStarts #Imagine

“Everyone’s born a champion, it’s about finding out what you’re a champion at.” Para sprinter and multiple gold medallist, Thomas Young, found his love for sport through his old teacher. In partnership with Irwin Mitchell, we took Thomas back to his primary school near Coalville to meet Mr McMillan, the person who introduced him to athletics and told him to never give up. Sharing running techniques and answering questions from pupils, Thomas helped inspire the next generation by showing them that sport is for everyone, and school is a building block for success 🙌 If we imagine what’s possible, nothing feels impossible. Find out more ⤵️ #DisabilitySport #WhereItStarts #Imagine

"The thing I’m most proud of in sport, is taking up the opportunity when it presented itself, not being scared, putting fear in the backseat and just going for it.” In partnership with Irwin Mitchell, we sent para discus thrower and triple international medal winner, Harrison Walsh, back to Oystermouth school, in Mumbles to reflect on his journey to this point. He showed the pupils how to try his sport, shared his inspirational journey, and answered questions from a really engaged class 🙌 If we imagine what’s possible, nothing feels impossible. #DisabilitySport #WhereItStarts #Imagine

“Everything in my childhood was just about giving it a go.” When she was younger, wheelchair racer and world record holder, Hannah Cockroft, was the first and only disabled child to attend Wainstalls School in Halifax. In partnership with Irwin Mitchell, we took Hannah back to school to share her journey and show the pupils that there are no barriers when it comes to sport🙌 She gave pupils the chance to ask questions, see her medals and join her in a P.E. lesson to help them focus on what they can do, not what they can’t. If we imagine what’s possible, nothing feels impossible! Here’s how she inspired the next generation ⤵️ #DisabilitySport #WhereItStarts #Imagine

Independent Non-Executive Director – Athletics Ventures LLP A hugely exciting opportunity to Chair a new joint venture set up by UK Athletics (UKA), The Great Run Company (GRC) and London Marathon Events (LME) to transform the future and growth of athletics in the UK and oversee the delivery of major athletics events. The partnership will bring together the best event organisers in the sport, combining world class creative, broadcast and event operations expertise with a commercially focused on entrepreneurial vision. Click below to apply for the role ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eMCz7J3m https://lnkd.in/e2VWe2VU

Independent Chair – Athletic Ventures LLP   A hugely exciting opportunity to Chair a new joint venture set up by UK Athletics (UKA), The Great Run Company (GRC) and London Marathon Events (LME) to transform the future and growth of athletics in the UK and oversee the delivery of major athletics events. The partnership will bring together the best event organisers in the sport, combining world class creative, broadcast and event operations expertise with a commercially focused on entrepreneurial vision. The Chair will be a key representative of the organisation, providing strategic leadership to enable it to fulfill all responsibilities for governance, strategic direction and delivery of objectives. Click below to apply for the role ⤵️ Independent-Chair-Advert-AV.pdf (uka.org.uk) https://lnkd.in/ea5VsiKQ

It's great to welcome Asda to the roster of partners for the London Athletics Meet this weekend. Over 50,000 fans will attend and it will be live on BBC1! Exciting day of athletics ahead!