"Athlete Recruitment Officer"

Location
Docklands Campus

Salary
£35,453 to £38,827

Post Type
Full Time

Post Type
Permanent

Closing Date
Friday 21 November 2025

Interview Date
Thursday 27 November 2025

Reference
1651-25-S

University of East London

Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About Us

The University of East London (UEL) is one of the most diverse and vibrant universities in the capital. Our pioneering and forward-thinking vision is making a positive and significant impact to the communities we serve, inspiring both our staff and students to reach their full potential.

Born in 1898 to serve the skills needs of the 2nd industrial revolution, the University of East London has commenced Year 7 of its transformational 10-year Vision 2028 strategic plan to advance Industry 4.0 careers-1st education. We have a clear route-map to provide a springboard for the jobs and opportunities of the future; drive diversity in the 4.0 talent pipeline - working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found; and to create an inclusive and sustainable, green future. We have identified sport as a key vehicle and transformational tool to make positive changes to the lives of individuals and communities.

The University of East London is a TASS Dual Career Accredited site that prides itself on the flexible support that it offers to the student athletes at the university. Taking an athlete centred approach in everything that we do makes sure the wellbeing and success of the individual is put first. This enables us to create professionals in and out of a sporting context. The performance programme supports International and National level athletes to achieve success whist at UEL.

About the Job

The Athlete Recruitment Officer will be responsible for leading on the recruitment of student athletes into the High Performance Sport Programme. This means they will take a proactive role in identifying, engaging and attracting talented athletes to UEL, acting as the main point of contact for prospective athletes throughout the recruitment and onboarding process. The role will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including high performance coaches and the marketing team, to ensure that recruitment activity aligns with programme needs and that new athletes are supported in their transition into both academic and sporting life at UEL.

University of East London are building an environment of success where colleagues are supported to achieve, and our community can flourish and thrive. We are an accredited Investors in People Award Institution and have achieved the Investors in People Health and Wellbeing Award. With Athena Swan Awards and being one of a small number of Universities to have achieved the Race Equality Charter Award, we continue our journey to address and reduce barriers to opportunity

About You

To provide an excellent, effective customer focused service always around the centre. As the first point of contact for all visitors the post holder must always provide a high standard of customer care. Responsible for maintaining technological systems and implementing changes to make department as efficient as possible. The applicant will be instrumental in ensuring that all individuals at the centre adhere to health and safety standards.

Benefits Package

Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE.

We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 25 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays. We have a subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.

Equal Opportunities

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply today!

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the deadline if we receive many applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Further Details

Job Description & Person Specification

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.