Vacancies in Wrestling

Check out the vacancies, job and volunteer opportunities in wrestling for the national governing body British Wrestling.

Jobs

Personal Trainers

British Wrestling is looking to partner with freelance Personal Trainers and Coaches who would like to lease our facility in Salford. Click here for more details of how we will support you if you’re an experienced PT or someone looking to get started.

To apply please send a CV and short cover letter to admin@britishwrestling.org.

Volunteer Positions

Independent Non-Executive Director Finance

British Wrestling is the national governing body for one of the UK’s fastest-growing sports. With over 50% of our diverse membership coming from lower socio-economic backgrounds, we are driven by a mission to build a unified, thriving wrestling family that changes lives and supports social mobility.

As we launch our ambitious “Unleashing Potential (2025-2030)” strategy, we are seeking a skilled and committed Independent Non-Executive Director (Finance) to join our Board.

This is a pivotal leadership position providing strategic financial oversight to ensure the sustainability and effective resource management of an organisation with a turnover of approximately £750,000 per annum.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Strategic Oversight: Reviewing financial plans and management reports to provide informed advice to the Board.
Leadership: Chairing the Finance and Audit Committee and overseeing the annual audit.
Governance: Ensuring high standards of financial probity and compliance with the Code for Sports Governance.
Ambassadorship: Acting as a credible representative for British Wrestling with stakeholders and members.

You do not need to be an expert in wrestling, but you must have a genuine passion for the power of sport. We are looking for:

Qualified Professionals: A recognised accounting qualification with significant post-qualification experience.
Strategic Thinkers: Experience in company financial strategy, policy development, and board-level decision-making.
Commercial Mindsets: Acumen to advise on income diversification, sponsorship, and new commercial ventures.
Inclusive Leaders: A proven track record of promoting diversity and inclusion.

Details at a Glance

Term: 4 years (with the possibility of a second term).
Time Commitment: Approximately 1 day per month.
Location: Meetings are a mix of in-person (Manchester/London), hybrid, and online.
Remuneration: Expenses covered in line with policy.

Full details are available in the recruitment pack here.

British Wrestling is committed to diversity. We warmly welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds, particularly those currently under-represented in sports leadership.

To apply, please submit a detailed CV and a covering letter (max 2 pages) highlighting your suitability to admin@britishwrestling.org.

Deadline: Monday 27th April 2026.

Case Management Group Member (Volunteer role)

Purpose of the Case Management Group

The Case Management Group (CMG) provides expert advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding concerns, case management, and adverse DBS disclosures. Members are responsible for making fair, balanced, and proportionate decisions regarding the appropriate course of action for each safeguarding concern.

Key Relationships

Members of the CMG will work collaboratively with the British Wrestling Lead Safeguarding Officer, Deputy Lead Safeguarding Officer, the Board Safeguarding Champion, and fellow Case Management Group members.

Membership and Meetings

The Case Management Group will meet up to four times per year, subject to case load. Meetings are typically held online via Microsoft Teams during standard working hours.

Members will be required to have access to suitable IT equipment and software to participate effectively. British Wrestling will reimburse all reasonable expenses incurred in connection with CMG duties.

Responsibilities of the Case Management Group

Provide advice and guidance on safeguarding cases and adverse DBS/PVG disclosures
Review and assess actions already taken by member organisation Safeguarding Lead Officers
Recommend the appropriate course of action for each case (e.g. internal disciplinary processes, referral to statutory agencies, or both)
Advise on the appropriate level (local, regional, or national) at which cases should be managed
Consider the need for interim or temporary suspension measures where appropriate
Support the effective monitoring and review of safeguarding cases
Promote consistency, collaboration, and confidence in safeguarding decision-making

Key Responsibilities of Members

Attend up to four Case Management Group meetings per year
Provide independent, objective input to support decision-making
Respond to correspondence in a timely manner (ideally within 24 hours)
Engage fully in the induction process and undertake any required training

Applications for Membership

To apply for membership of the Case Management Group, please complete the application form included in this recruitment pack. Applicants should clearly demonstrate how their experience and skills meet the requirements outlined in the person specification.

Completed applications should be submitted to Andreas Michaelas, Development Manager, at: amichaelas@britishwrestling.org

Competition Disciplinary Panel (Volunteer Role)

British Wrestling Association is seeking applications for individuals to join our Competition Disciplinary Panel to support in the decision-making process in relation to competition disciplinary hearings, on matters including but not limited to, BWA Code of Conduct and BWA Disciplinary Code.

The successful candidates require:

Knowledge in key areas such as, safeguarding, equality, discipline and specialist areas relating to sport and wrestling.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to assess and interpret evidence and give reasoned findings.
Must be able to work in a confidential setting including refraining from commenting on specific disciplinary cases (under any jurisdiction) both in private or in a public forum without prior consent from the legal and governance director.

This voluntary role requires a minimum commitment of attending 4 panels per year, but this will vary depending upon availability of other panel members and the number of cases throughout the year. The role also requires a focus on upholding the raising standards BWA has set to raise the overall performance of the wrestling community.

BWA Disciplinary Panels are done via TEAMs with digital files to review and interact with prior to and during the panel. It is therefore, a requirement to be comfortable utilizing technology tools fluidly and flexibly.

If you are interested in this voluntary opportunity, please email a single document containing a letter of interest and your CV, to admin@britishwrestling.org. If you would like more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Laura Lopez-Cepero, Disciplinary Officer, at llopez-cepero@britishwrestling.org.

Assistant Level 2 Coaches – Regional Squads

Any level 2 coaches who would like to volunteer to assist in the delivery of Regional Squad sessions please contact Performance Manager Kieran Malone at kmalone@britishwrestling.org.

You must have a full membership to BWA and your club must be registered as either an affiliated or associated club.

British Wrestling values diversity and welcomes applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

British Wrestling has an absolute commitment to improving diversity and equality, and understanding the needs of under-represented groups in sport. We particularly welcome applications from members of these groups. British Wrestling is committed to following best practice in the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.

We are 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 or any other characteristic protected by the Equality Act 2010.

British Wrestling is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programmes and general treatment during employment.

Furthermore, no applicant shall be placed at a disadvantage by requirements which are not necessary to the performance of the job or which constitute discrimination. 

The BWA will use enhanced disclosure provided by the Disclosure and Barring Service as part of the recruitment and selection process for those who meet the relevant criteria for the safeguarding of young people.  For further information on Equality, please consult the British Wrestling Equality Policy.  For further information on other related policies, please consult the Policies page on www.britishwrestling.org

N.B. This page is not actively monitored, and thus closing dates for some posts may have passed, and the opportunity not removed