External Selector – Men’s Olympic Programme
British Rowing are seeking an External Selector for the Men’s Olympic Programme to help uphold the integrity of the selection system and contribute to directly selecting crews
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 selection standards and stated aims as part of delivering Olympic gold medal success.
What you’ll be doing
1. 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 a deep working knowledge of the Selection Policy and relevant Performance Strategy
- Develop and maintain a detailed knowledge of the full cohort of athletes under consideration for selection, encompassing both NTC-based athletes and those training within the club system.
2. Independent Challenge and Oversight
- Ensure the Nominated Coach follows the agreed process and policy
- Identify and highlight potential bias; review and question evidence when needed
- Contribute to well-balanced, collective decisions within the Selection Group
- Support a culture of fairness, transparency and athlete confidence in the system
3. Athlete Interaction
- May be contacted by athletes seeking clarification on specific selection aspects
- Expected to communicate respectfully, professionally and within the boundaries of the policy
- Must record contemporaneous notes for any relevant discussions
4. Professional Conduct
- Respect and protect confidentiality at all times
- Uphold British Rowing policies (Safeguarding, Anti-Doping, Water Safety)
- Act in good faith, in the best interests of British Rowing and the athlete’s seeking selection
- 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
A bit about us
British Rowing is the governing body for the sport of rowing, both indoor rowing and rowing on water. We are committed to ensuring that the sport continues to thrive from the grassroots right up to winning medals at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are responsible for participation and the development of rowing and indoor rowing in England and for the training and selection of individual rowers and crews representing Great Britain.
British Rowing is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a culture where everyone feels welcomed, supported and like they belong. We understand that a diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger and we are continuously working to create an inclusive workplace environment. Therefore, we are proud to encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
Get your application in
To apply for this role, please submit your application alongside your CV and a 1 page cover letter explaining your suitability. We’re going to close applications on 14th January 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!
Location: Caversham/Remote
Salary: Voluntary Role - Remuneration of reasonable travel and accommodation costs available
Type: Part time, 10-15 days per selection year
Application Dates: From Thursday 27th November 2025 to Wednesday 14th January 2026