Athletic Union Manager (maternity cover)

Colleges Sport Limited; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Loughborough University’s Loughborough Sport is seeking an Athletic Union Manager on a maternity cover basis to drive and develop AU sport delivery while ensuring an outstanding, inclusive student experience. The role connects participation and performance sport, supports the development of student leaders, and ensures clubs are well governed, sustainable and aligned to Loughborough Sport ambitions.

The post requires a dynamic, highly organised leader who can champion student voice and

Qualifications

• Part Time (29.6 hours)
• Fixed term for 12 months
• Salary is pro rata for part time appointments

Responsibilities

• Drive and develop the delivery of Athletic Union (AU) Sport within Loughborough Sport.
• Ensure an outstanding, inclusive student experience while driving BUCS competitive success.
• Connect participation and performance sport, support student leaders, and ensure clubs are well governed and sustainable.

Job description

• Athletic Union Manager (maternity cover)

Athletic Union Manager (maternity cover)

Loughborough University

Details

Closing date: 4 October 2026
Location: Loughborough
Region: East Midlands
Employment type: Part Time
Salary: £47389 to £56535 per annum (pro rata, part time)

Description

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 enquiries to: Sam Walsh ([e-mail]) Olivia Murphy ([e-mail]) Closing Date: 04/10/2026 Interview Date: 16/10/2026