Senior Performance Sport Program Lead

Durham University; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham University is seeking a Senior Performance Sport Manager to lead and evolve one of the UK's top university performance sport programmes. You will work directly with the Head of Sport to shape strategy and delivery across performance services, scholar recruitment, and external partnerships.

The role requires strategic leadership, collaboration with national bodies and clubs, and line management of coaches and delivery staff within Team Durham's sport portfolio, guiding innovation and

Responsibilities

• Performance Sport services management
• Scholar recruitment at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Develop new and maintain existing partnerships with external stakeholders
• Line management for Head coaches and other delivery staff including Strength & Conditioning lead and Recruitment team

Job description

Durham University is seeking a Senior Performance Sport Manager to lead and evolve one of the UK's top university performance sport programmes. You will work directly with the Head of Sport to shape strategy and delivery across performance services, scholar recruitment, and external partnerships.

The role requires strategic leadership, collaboration with national bodies and clubs, and line management of coaches and delivery staff within Team Durham's sport portfolio, guiding innovation and