Sport Coordinator (Performance Sport)

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK seeks a Sport Coordinator to support the development of sport scholarship and strategic sport programmes. The role includes coordinating scholarship support, engaging with alumni, and collaborating with various departments to enhance sports experiences for students. Candidates should possess significant experience in performance sport, strong relationship-building skills, and IT proficiency. This position offers a full-time contract with a salary ranging from £32,080 to £36,636 per year.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in performance and scholarship sport within the UK higher education environment.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience in planning, delivering, and reviewing talent development programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the sport scholarship and strategic sport programmes.
• Coordinate the annual cycle of sport scholarship support.
• Manage multiple stakeholders and partners effectively.

Skills

Relationship building

Performance sport experience

Planning and organizing

IT competence (M365)

Job description

Overview

Sport Coordinator (Performance Sport) – University of Manchester

• Location: Manchester
• Salary: £32,080-36,636 per year
• Contract: Full-time
• Posted: 16 hours ago

Role Information

• Closing Date: 02/10/2025
• Employment Type: Full-Time, fixed term
• Duration: Proposed start date - Nov 2025 to Nov 2028
• Faculty / Organisational Unit: UoM Sport
• School/Directorate: Directorate of the Student Experience
• Division: Residential & Sport Services Division
• Hours Per week: 35 hours per week
• Salary: Grade 5
• Location: Oxford Road, Manchester
• Job Reference: PSX-029193

Role summary

The University is seeking to appoint a Sport Coordinator to support the development of our University of Manchester sport scholarship and strategic sport programmes. The role holder will be responsible for supporting the Performance Sport and broader UoM Sport strategic objectives that aim to deliver high quality sport and physical activity experiences for everyone at every level. Specifically, the Sport Coordinator will coordinate the annual cycle of sport scholarship support, formalise internal and external partnerships with sporting excellence alumni (including our sporting excellence XXI club) and support the Performance Sport Officer in the development of strategically targeted sports programmes and talent acquisition.

The successful candidate will coordinate our year-round performance sport program, including student recruitment, scholarship program delivery, strategic sport project support, and sporting excellence alumni engagement. This role involves collaborating with various staff across the UoM Sport department, academic colleagues and university support services, managing multiple stakeholders and partners simultaneously. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and have a strong understanding of planning, delivering, and reviewing performance-oriented and talent development programs.

Competence in using IT (specifically M365 apps and software), working within budget parameters, recording and evaluating data, and planning, prioritizing, and organizing work to meet agreed objectives is also required. We seek an enthusiastic and engaging individual with significant experience in performance and scholarship sport in the UK, ideally within the higher education sports environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

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How to apply

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. All applications must come through the university Jobtrain portal. Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [e-mail]. Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews

• Name: Jonathan Kantor
• Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries

• Email: [e-mail]

Technical support

• https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

For further details, the Further Particulars document contains the person specification criteria.

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