Director of Sport & Active Wellbeing

The University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days of annual leave

Pension

Free 6-month UofG Sport membership

Flexible working

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Job summary

The University of Glasgow seeks a Director of Sport to shape the strategy and delivery of UofG Sport within Student & Academic Services. You will lead partnerships with governing bodies, clubs and community partners to expand access, participation and performance pathways while enhancing the student experience.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Student and Academic Services, you will drive governance, financial stewardship, and cultural change across UofG Sport, working closely with GUSA to

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in sport, active wellbeing, leisure, higher education or related sector.
• Proven track record of developing strategic vision and leading organisational change.
• Experience in building high-performing, values-led teams and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead University Sport delivery plan aligned with priorities and student experience goals.
• Provide strategic leadership, drive service transformation and measurable outcomes.
• Act as senior adviser on sport and external partnerships.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with national and local sporting organisations and authorities.
• Represent the University externally on sport-related matters.
• Drive growth and integration of recreational, competitive and performance sport.
• Lead governance, financial stewardship and continuous service improvement.
• Collaborate with GUSA and student representatives on governance and strategy.
• Oversee facilities planning and development of sport services.
• Ensure health, safety, safeguarding and equality standards.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Relationship building

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Financial planning

Organisational change

Communication

Analytical skills

Policy and governance

Education

Scottish Credit & Qualification Framework level 9/10/11

Leadership development

Knowledge of sport development and operations

UK sporting landscape knowledge

Understanding wellbeing and student success

Partnership governance expertise

Higher Education sector knowledge

Job description

The University of Glasgow seeks a Director of Sport to shape the strategy and delivery of UofG Sport within Student & Academic Services. You will lead partnerships with governing bodies, clubs and community partners to expand access, participation and performance pathways while enhancing the student experience.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Student and Academic Services, you will drive governance, financial stewardship, and cultural change across UofG Sport, working closely with GUSA to