The Royal Yachting Association, based in Hamble, near Southampton, is the national governing body for all forms of recreational, competitive and professional boating. It represents dinghy and yacht racing, motor and sail cruising, RIBs and sportsboats, windsurfing, inland cruising and personal watercraft.
Job Role: PR Manager – British Sailing
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum pro rata
Full Time: 35 hours per week (National & International travel required)
Location: Hamble (hybrid working)
A chance to bring elite sport to life. Inspire future generations and shape the stories that matter.
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is looking for an ambitious, strategically minded and creative PR Manager for British Sailing.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the public voice of high-performance sailing, change perceptions and help cement the future of our sport.
In addition to celebrating medal moments, you’ll be amplifying the positive power of sport. You’ll use the reach and influence of elite athletes to showcase the broader social impact of sailing from environmental responsibility to mental wellbeing, from youth development to community connection.
This is an exciting, fast-paced role built on a legacy of sporting success where you will:
We’re looking for someone who:
The RYA offers a range of benefits which include:
Why join us?
This is your chance to work at the cutting edge of performance sport, while helping to redefine what success looks like. You'll join a forward-thinking, supportive team that values innovation, impact and staying relevant. Your time will be spread between the beautiful Hamble (where the wider PR team is based), some time in Weymouth at the home of British Sailing and some international travel opportunities. We offer hybrid working options alongside flexible TOIL policies. This role offers a rare chance to combine your passion for sport with purpose-driven PR work.
Please review the full job description and send a completed application form and an equality monitoring form to jobs@rya.org.uk
Job description | Application form | Equality monitoring form
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Closing date for applications: 03 August 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 11-13 August 2025
The RYA is committed to equality of opportunity.
As an equal opportunity and disability confident employer, we celebrate and welcome diversity in all its forms and believe that a diverse workforce boosts innovation, productivity, and creativity.
We are dedicated to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and strive to be an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves. We would particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse candidates who are currently underrepresented at the RYA.