Current vacancies

Managing Director

The Boat Race 2026: Volunteers


Managing Director

The newly created role of Managing Director (MD) for The Boat Race Company Ltd (BRCL) is designed to provide operational leadership and management of the Boat Race, ensuring the successful delivery of its strategic plan as agreed by the Board. Reporting to the Chair of The Boat Race, on behalf of the Board of Directors, the MD shall be accountable for the commercial and operational success of the event. The Managing Director will act as the principal day-to-day representative of The Boat Race, both internally, leading our executive team, engaging with partners and potential partners and building strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring the organisation continues to deliver an exceptional sporting spectacle that commands national and international attention.

We aim to foster a supportive and collaborative work environment, and this role will be pivotal in building that teamwork and communication among the small executive and volunteer team – with the challenge of a combination of remote working and office attendance. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a proven track record in a senior/ leadership role within the sporting or entertainment events industry

Do you think you could take on this exciting new role that offers an opportunity to provide operational leadership for a globally recognised British brand, preserving a unique national story while steering it confidently into a modern, changing future?

How to Apply

Please download the job pack via the button below for this position. This will give you more details on the role such as principal responsibilities, terms of the position and how to apply.

Closing date: Wednesday 26 November 2025

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The Boat Race 2026: Volunteers

Every year, The Boat Race relies on volunteers to help ensure that spectators and crews have the best experience. Please register your interest in joining our Event Team on 3 and/or 4 April 2026 by completing the form below.

Please complete this form even if you have volunteered before so we have your 2026 availability.

Name(Required)
Have you volunteered with The Boat Race before?(Required)
Which dates are you available?(Required)
Which dates are you available?
There's a wide range of volunteer roles available at The Boat Race. Please let us know if you would be particularly interested in any of these:(Required)
Please note that this list is not exhaustive and we appreciate your flexibility as we cannot guarantee that you will be assigned to your preferred role.