Performance Services Manager

Leeds Beckett University; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension schemes

Excellent holiday entitlements

Flexible working

Reduced study fees

Subsidised fitness facilities

Many additional benefits

Job summary

Leeds Beckett University is seeking a Performance Services Manager to head up strength and conditioning, performance support services and coaching across its performance sport programmes.

You will lead a team including a Performance Sport Co-ordinator and Physiotherapist, manage external partnerships, and collaborate with academic colleagues to enhance student employability. The role is based at Headingley Campus, with a commitment to flexible scheduling as needed.

Qualifications

• UKSCA accreditation, with experience of leading a comprehensive performance sport and S&C programme.
• Track record of planning, delivering and monitoring S&C for high‑performance athletes as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Strong communication and influencing skills to build relationships with managers, coaches and partners.
• Good organisation and project management skills, service‑focused approach and commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop S&C and support services with high‑quality individual and group programmes.
• Work with sports medicine to manage, treat and prevent injuries.
• Manage external partnerships (TASS, UKAD Clean Sport, NGBs, clubs) and represent Beckett Sport.
• Build links with academics to create placements, mentoring and vocational learning.
• Plan and manage budgets, review services and deputise for the Head of Beckett Sport.

Skills

UKSCA accreditation

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

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Could you lead the programme that helps talented student athletes reach their potential? We're looking for a Performance Services Manager to head up strength and conditioning, performance support services and coaching across Leeds Beckett's performance sport programmes.

Beckett Sport delivers sport and physical activity for students, colleagues and the wider Leeds community, from recreational sessions right through to performance sport. Our performance offer supports athletes on our Focus Sports, University Sport Scholarship, TASS and Talent Hub programmes, backed by a dedicated team of S&C coaches, physiotherapy and specialist coaching staff.

Reporting to the Head of Beckett Sport, you'll lead a team that includes our Performance Sport Co-ordinator, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Performance Sport Physiotherapist, Rugby Programme Manager and Head Coach Netball. You will:

• Lead and develop our S&C and support services, making sure athletes get high-quality individual and group programmes across a range of sports and training environments.
• Work closely with the sports medicine team to manage, treat and prevent injuries.
• Manage our external partnerships, including TASS, UKAD Clean Sport, National Governing Bodies and local professional clubs, and represent Beckett Sport internally and externally.
• Build strong links with academic and research colleagues to create placements, mentoring and vocational learning that improve our students' employability.
• Plan and manage budgets, review services against best practice and act on customer feedback, deputising for the Head of Beckett Sport when needed.

What we’re looking for:

• UKSCA accreditation, with experience of leading a comprehensive performance sport and S&C programme, including for student athletes.
• A track record of planning, delivering and monitoring S&C for high-performance athletes as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with managers, coaches and partners.
• Good organisation and project management skills, a service-focused approach and a genuine commitment to your own professional development.

Beckett Sport operates seven days a week, so some evening and weekend work will be needed in line with training and competition schedules.

If you're ready to shape how performance sport is delivered at Leeds Beckett, we'd love to hear from you. In your application, please show how you meet the criteria in the Employee Specification.

The role is based at Headingley Campus. The role is fully campus based, a vibrant community of both students and colleagues.

Working here means you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits including:

• our generous pension schemes
• excellent holiday entitlements
• flexible working
• reduced study fees
• subsidised fitness facilities
• a lot more

We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.

Leeds Beckett University is a Disability Confident Employer. Disabled candidates who demonstrate all essential criteria within the Person Specification will be invited to an interview.