Club Development Officer

University of Exeter; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Exeter is seeking a Club Development Officer to support student sport club committees. The role involves assisting with immediate activities and long-term planning. Candidates should have experience in the higher education sports sector and strong organization and communication skills. The position offers flexible working options and various benefits.

Benefits

39 days leave per year

Options for flexible working

Discounts at leading retailers

Onsite gyms on all campuses

Cycle to work scheme

Sector-leading maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave

Stunning campus environments

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of sport within the higher education sector.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for student sport club committees.
• Assist clubs in planning for longer term development.
• Lead on club development, structure, and organisation.
• Deliver club development meetings and training for committee members.

Skills

Experience in sports within higher education

Excellent organization skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Education and Academic Services – Sport

This new full time post is available immediately, on a permanent basis. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

Overview

A full time Club Development Officer is required within the Student Sport team at the University of Exeter. The Club Development Officer will be the first point of contact for the student sport club committees, supporting them with their immediate activities and helping them to plan effectively for longer term development. The Club Development Officer will work as part of the Student Sport team, delivering on the wider University of Exeter students sporting offer. The post holder will lead on club development, structure and organisation and be responsible for the delivery of club development meetings and training for committee members. The nature of the post requires experience and understanding of sport within the HE sector, alongside excellent organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for student sport club committees and support their immediate activities.
• Assist clubs in planning for longer term development.
• Lead on club development, structure and organisation.
• Deliver club development meetings and training for committee members.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Experience and understanding of sport within the higher education sector.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.

About the University

The University of Exeter is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities and is in the top 200 worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024; QS World University Ranking 2024). We offer world-class teaching and research, and have Gold ratings in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and engagement with industry and community partners to enhance employability. Exeter is designated as a UNESCO Creative City for its vibrant tech and cultural environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service personnel.

Benefits

• 39 days leave per year
• Options for flexible working
• Discounts at leading retailers
• Onsite gyms on all campuses and a cycle to work scheme
• Sector-leading maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• Stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the South West of England

Further information

Please contact Head of Performance, Charlotte Hale [e-mail]