"Sport Development Connector"

We are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable Sport Development Connector to help meet the growing demand for sport, physical activity, and wellbeing across our facilities and campuses. This role comes at an exciting time, following a significant rise in participation after the reopening of the Jubilee Sport & Recreation Centre.

You will support the delivery of inclusive and innovative recreational sport programmes — including Learn 2, social leagues, and our Active for Participation agenda — while building strong connections with local schools and community groups to advance our civic outreach goals. The role also includes providing operational support across our sporting and leisure facilities.

This is a varied and dynamic position combining delivery, engagement, and operational responsibilities, all contributing to the University’s Active-for-All 2031 plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver informal and social sport programmes across our facilities and community locations.
• Support in-club and outreach activities.
• Build relationships with local schools and colleges to support recruitment and civic engagement.
• Gather feedback and evaluate programme success against key targets.
• Provide operational support, including facility checks, safety procedures, and in-club coordination.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience in sport development, outreach, or recreational activity delivery.
• A passion for promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and active lifestyles.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse groups.
• A proactive, flexible approach to working across facilities and initiatives.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on student experience, wellbeing, and community engagement through sport. You will join a forward-thinking, supportive team with access to professional development opportunities, excellent staff benefits, and the chance to help shape how sport is delivered at one of the UK’s leading universities.

An standard DBS check is required for this role.