Sports Coordinator - Participation

About Us

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Oxford University Sport is situated at the iconic sports ground where the world record four-minute mile was first broken.

We currently have an opportunity for a Sports Coordinator - Participation to join our Sports Federation team.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role

We are looking for a suitably skilled and experienced Sports Coordinator – Participation to join our Sports Federation team. You will be able to provide the highest level of service to all registered University sports clubs and organisations, and where appropriate, to individual students. Our services include professional guidance to increase recreational and casual opportunities within sports programmes, administrative support to reduce barriers to participation and support with sessions, events and content to increase physical activity within the University’s students, staff and local community members. The post will also be responsible for managing University wide projects relating to student and staff participation in sport and physical activity.

About You

You will have relevant experience in student sport administration and sports development or leisure experience, and possess excellent inter-personal skills (written and verbal). Experience in managing successful projects and delivering agreed outcomes is essential.

For further information or to arrange an informal conversation about this role please contact andrew.taylor@sport.ox.ac.uk

Sponsorship and Right to Work

This role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa under the UK Visa & Immigration points-based system. We are therefore unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Application Process

Applications must be made online.

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• The details of two referees

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 6 May 2026. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 20 May 2026 and will be held in person at the University Sports Complex, Iffley Road, Oxford.