The Boat Race is an annual rowing competition between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. First held in 1829, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious sporting events in the world, drawing a large audience both in person and via broadcast.
Role Overview
We are seeking an organised and proactive part-time Marketing Assistant to provide comprehensive marketing and communications support in delivering a year-round campaign to market The Boat Race and its associated events. This role would be part-time (2.5 days a week) year-round, rising to full-time (5 days a week) for the period of 10 weeks (15 February 2027 – 23 April 2027), to cover the run up to the race (11th April 2027) plus immediately afterwards.

This role will involve delivering a communications strategy to market the Boat Race to new and existing fans along with administrative support for ongoing marketing and communications activity. This role will work very closely with all members of our small, dedicated team.