Football Programme Manager

Loughborough University; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Two pension schemes

Hybrid working options

On-site nursery

Gym discounts

Job summary

Loughborough University Football is seeking a Football Programme Manager to support the delivery and ongoing development of our football programme. The role involves coordinating football activity across performance and participation pathways, ensuring an outstanding experience for students, coaches and volunteers.

Working alongside the Director of Football, you will contribute to programme growth and operational excellence, with the potential for impact on the continued success of football at

Responsibilities

• Coordinate football activity across performance and participation pathways.
• Support delivery and ongoing development of the football programme.
• Work with the Director of Football to ensure an outstanding experience for students, coaches and volunteers.

Job description

The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment - to create better futures, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.

We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

We are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer - so much so that we go beyond the standard, providing additional supplementary payments at specific pay points to further support our employees' financial wellbeing. Further information about the Loughborough Real Living Wage Supplement can be found on our HR webpage .

Loughborough University is a UKVI Sponsor. Some individuals may require sponsorship to enable them to apply for a visa to provide them with the right to work in the UK. Please note certain roles are not eligible for sponsorship. For further information and eligibility please visit the UKVI website .

Job details

Job title Football Programme Manager Job reference REQ260750 Date posted 09/10/2026 Application closing date 29/10/2026 Location Loughborough Package Management and Specialist grade 6 from £35608 to £46049 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

Job description

Loughborough University

Full Time, Open Ended

Loughborough University Football is seeking an organised, collaborative and forward-thinking Football Programme Manager to support the delivery and ongoing development of our football programme.

Working alongside the Director of Football, you will play a key role in coordinating football activity across performance and participation pathways, ensuring an outstanding experience for students, coaches and volunteers. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to programme growth, enhance operational excellence and support the continued success of football at Loughborough University.

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Informal Enquires

Informal Enquires to: Mat Stock - [e-mail]

Application Closing Date: 29/10/2026

Interview Date: 06/11/2026

OurBenefits

At Loughborough, ourbenefitsare designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of ourbenefitsinclude:

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.