Vacancies | Operations Manager, Competition Manager | World Taekwondo Grand Prix 2027

Great Britain has secured the rights to host the World Taekwondo Grand Prix Series III in Manchester in October 2027. This event is an important qualification event for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games with both Olympic and Paralympic competition on the programme. 

British Taekwondo will be working alongside GB Taekwondo, Manchester City Council and UK Sport to stage this event, and we are currently recruiting for two roles to help us with the delivery of the biggest Taekwondo event in the UK in 2027.  

Vacancy | Operations Manager 

British Taekwondo is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to help plan and deliver a world-class event that will welcome the world's leading Olympic and Paralympic Taekwondo athletes to Manchester next year. 

As Operations Manager, you will work alongside the Event Director and wider organising team to coordinate the operational planning and delivery of the event, ensuring every aspect runs safely, efficiently and to the high standards expected of a World Taekwondo international competition. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in major events, venue operations or sports project delivery who enjoys turning detailed plans into successful live event delivery. 

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple stakeholders and contributing to a high performing team ethos. 

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional events and want to play a key role in the success of the Manchester 2027 World Taekwondo Grand Prix, please read the below Job Description to find out more information and how to apply. 

Vacancy | Competition Manager 

We are also looking for a Competition Manager to play a leading role in delivering the sporting programme for the World Taekwondo Grand Prix Series III.  

Working closely with the Event Director, World Taekwondo and the Local Organising Committee, the Competition Manager will lead the planning and delivery of all competition-related activities, ensuring the event delivers World Taekwondo requirements and provides an outstanding experience for athletes, coaches and officials. 

From developing competition schedules and coordinating technical officials to managing field of play operations and supporting event-time decision making, this role sits at the heart of the events' success. 

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, making informed decisions under pressure and communicating effectively with international stakeholders and colleagues. 

As Competition Manager, you'll play a central role in ensuring the event is delivered to the highest possible standard, helping create an exceptional competition experience for everyone involved. 

If you're passionate about elite Taekwondo and have the expertise to deliver world-class competition, please read the below Job Description to find out more information and how to apply. 

How to Apply 

To submit your application to British Taekwondo, please send a copy of your CV, as well as a short covering statement outlining your relevant experience, your availability throughout the project and why you are suitable for the role. 

Applications should be sent to recruitment@britishtaekwondo.org. 

Closing date: Friday 28 August 2026 

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 7 September 2026 

Start date: Onboarding from October 2026 

British Taekwondo is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Reasonable adjustments can be discussed throughout the recruitment process. 

Click the links to read the Job Descriptions and learn more about these exciting opportunities, we look forward to hearing from you.  

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Mathew.marshall@britishtaekwondo.org.