Athletic Union Manager, Loughborough

Loughborough University; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Facilities on campus

Pensions

Life event leave

On-site nursery

Flexible/hybrid working

Gym membership discount

Wellbeing support

EV and cycle schemes

Job summary

Loughborough University is seeking an Athletic Union Manager for Loughborough Sport, delivering AU sport and enhancing the student experience while pursuing BUCS success. The role connects participation and performance sport, supports student leaders and ensures clubs are well governed and sustainable.

The post is part-time (29.6 hours), fixed-term for 12 months, with the campus environment and opportunities to develop leadership within a leading university community. Informal enquiries welcome.

Job description

Job Title: Athletic Union Manager, Loughborough

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 04 October 2026

Loughborough Sport Part Time (29.6 hours), Fixed term for 12 months (or earlier return of the post holder) Loughborough Sport are recruiting for an Athletic Union manager to drive and develop the delivery of Athletic Union (AU) Sport within Loughborough Sport, ensuring an outstanding, inclusive student experience while driving competitive success within British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS). The role will connect participation and performance sport, support the development of student leaders and ensure clubs are sustainable, well governed and aligned to Loughborough Sport ambitions, while championing student voice and ensuring students are active partners in shaping, delivering and evaluating the Athletic Union experience. We are looking for a dynamic, highly organised leader to build on the reputation of student sport at Loughborough and support the next generation of students. Informal enquires to: Sam Walsh ([e-mail]) Olivia Murphy ([e-mail]) For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Closing Date: 04/10/2026 Interview Date: 16/10/2026 Loughborough University is one of the country’s leading universities and as such we understand the importance of investing in our staff and their professional development.

Loughborough University is committed to achieving equity and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Our Benefits At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

• Time off – generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme
• Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
• Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities
• Support for you and those close to you – through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
• Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support
• Travel and sustainability – access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.