
Build your career with the Royal Ocean Racing Club and become part of an organisation with a proud heritage and a defining role in offshore racing internationally. For generations, RORC has united sailors, members and professionals through a shared passion for sail racing, a respect for tradition and a commitment to shaping the future of the sport.
Our people bring this legacy to life every day—delivering world-class offshore racing, welcoming members and guests to our beautiful clubhouses in London and Cowes, supporting a global membership and contributing to the internationally respected work of RORC’s Rating Office in Lymington.
Whatever your role with us, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution, develop your expertise, and work in a collaborative environment with some of the best minds in the club sector. Enjoy coming to work and helping shape the next chapter of bringing together global offshore racing communities.
Type: Full-time, permanent
Location: London or Cowes, with travel as required to events in Cowes and abroad
Salary: £55,000-£70,000 per annum, depending on experience and location
Closing Date: 09:00 on 26 October 2026
We're hiring a Communications Manager at the Royal Ocean Racing Club.
From the world-renowned Rolex Fastnet Race and Admiral's Cup to the RORC Caribbean 600 and our Cowes-based offshore series, our events bring together an international community of members, owners, competitors and supporters. Behind every race are remarkable stories—and we're looking for someone to help us share them.
This new role offers the opportunity to shape and lead RORC's communications, marketing and digital activity at an exciting time for the Club, with the Admiral's Cup and Rolex Fastnet Race ahead in 2027.
You'll be the guardian of the RORC brand, connecting our racing programme, membership and Club life through compelling content, effective media relations and coordinated campaigns. Working closely with colleagues, contributors and commercial partners, you'll help strengthen engagement and bring RORC's stories to a wider audience.
We're looking for an experienced communications professional who combines creativity and excellent writing with strong organisational skills, sound judgement and a personable, collaborative approach. Experience in sailing, sport, events or membership organisations would be welcome.
Interested? Follow the link below to access the full job description, application form and submission details.
Please submit a completed application form and a short covering letter explaining how your skills and experience match the job description to jobs@rorc.org
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