Programme Manager (Campus Sport Inclusion and Clubs)

Bournemouth University; Poole; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Hybrid working

Job summary

Bournemouth University is seeking a Programme Manager for Campus Sport Inclusion and Clubs to lead the planning, organisation and delivery of an inclusive campus sport programme. You will work closely with students, sports clubs, BU colleagues and external partners to broaden participation and enhance the student experience and sense of belonging.

The role aims to offer a welcoming sport and activity offer for diverse backgrounds and abilities, developing innovative programmes and engagement

Job description

About the role

SportBU is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Programme Manager (Campus Sport Inclusion and Clubs) to join our Student Sport team. The post holder will lead the planning, organisation and delivery of part of our Campus Sport programme, with a particular focus on inclusion, campus clubs and participation opportunities.

This is an exciting new role that will play a key part in shaping the future of sport at BU. Working closely with students, sports clubs, university colleagues and external partners, you will develop and manage a diverse programme of activities aimed at increasing participation, improving student experience and belonging whilst creating lifelong sporting habits beyond higher education.

You will be responsible for delivering an inclusive and welcoming sport and physical activity offer that engages students from a wide range of backgrounds, abilities and interests. Through innovative programme development and targeted engagement initiatives, you will help ensure that every student has the opportunity to benefit from being active while at BU.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for sport and who sees the value it can have on health, wellbeing and belonging.

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service's Points Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

About the department

SportBU is the professional service that delivers sport and physical activity opportunities to students, university staff and the wider community. Whether you want to compete in the Olympics, get fitter, play with friends, or take up a new sport, SportBU is the place for you. Our fantastic facilities, activities and sports are available to everyone, and are there to help inspire everyone in their journey.

Chapel Gate forms a part of SportBU's facilities and welcomes over 5,000 people to play sport every week for TeamBU and a range of community sport clubs. We are the proud home of artificial and natural turf pitches for football, rugby, hockey, cricket, American Football and more.

About us

Bournemouth University's vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

More than just a job!

Working for BU provides you with access to a fantastic range of benefits.

Core Package:

• PAY - a competitive salary with opportunities for pay progression
• PENSION - a valuable defined benefit pension with generous employer contributions
• HOLIDAY - Annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays and winter closure (pro rata if part time)
• WORK LIFE BALANCE - flexible working arrangements including opportunities for hybrid working and flexitime (role dependant)

You will also have access to a wide range of voluntary benefits:

• Health & Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme, dental care scheme, health cash plan
• Financial & Discounts: Discounts including a reduction of fees for family members who study at BU
• Travel: Cycle to work scheme, secure bike stores, showers and lockers, free bus travel between campuses, discounted bus travel
• Sports & Activities: Sport BU has a wide range of activities which staff can access
• Family: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, on-site nursery with discounts for BU staff
• Modern, vibrant campus locations: Bright and flexible work and meeting spaces, with on-site food outlets and coffee shops