Sport Performance Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is recruiting a Sport Performance Manager to enhance the athlete experience for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. As a key liaison for sport leaders, you'll foster a high-performance atmosphere and help develop tailored plans for successful athlete engagements, contributing to Team England's success on a global platform.

Benefits

10% Bonus

Health Insurance

Supportive, values-led culture

Qualifications

• Experience working in high-performance sport.
• Understanding of creating inclusive team environments.
• Ability to manage relationships under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for several sports during the Games.
• Support the creation of a positive, high-performing environment.
• Design services that meet athlete needs during Games-time.

Skills

Excellent organisation

Communication skills

Relationship management

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Job description

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Sport Performance Manager (Team England - Commonwealth Games 2026)

Hybrid | London-based with time in Glasgow before the Games

Full-time | Fixed-term contract: Until September 2026

£40,000 - £45,000 plus 10% bonus and benefits

About Commonwealth Games England

Commonwealth Games England support the athletes and teams representing England at the Commonwealth Games. As the organisation behind Team England, we work with national governing bodies, funding partners, organisers, and sponsors to create an inclusive, inspiring and high-performing environment.

We are proud to reflect the diversity of England and are committed to making sport accessible, welcoming and fair.

Why This Role Matters

The Sport Manager will help them deliver an exceptional Team England experience at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. You'll be the go-to contact for several sports, supporting preparation and delivery alongside our Head of Sport and wider Games Delivery team.

Your work will directly impact athlete wellbeing, team cohesion, and performance success.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as the main point of contact for several sports in the lead-up to and during the Games
• Support team leaders and athletes to create a positive, high-performing environment
• Make sure our team values are embedded in every stage of planning and delivery
• Help design spaces and services that meet athlete needs during Games-time
• Collaborate across departments to keep plans inclusive, efficient and athlete-focused
• Be adaptable, Games-time by providing Preparation Camp planning and logistics support alongside additional responsibilities that will evolve as plans develop

Commonwealth Games England are open to all backgrounds and experiences, especially if you bring:

• Experience working in or around high-performance sport
• Understanding creating inclusive team environments
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Confidence managing relationships under pressure
• A calm, proactive approach in fast-paced settings
• Experience working with national governing bodies (NGBs) or large sporting events
• A team mindset and ability to work collaboratively
• Flexibility to travel and work non-standard hours when needed

What Your First 6 Months Will Look Like

• Build relationships with sport leads, athletes, and our internal team
• Develop Games-time plans tailored to each sport you're supporting
• Embed Team England values across planning and delivery
• Contribute to final preparations that shape a positive Games experience for all
• Hybrid working model (2 days in the London office + remote)
• 10% Bonus
• Health Insurance
• Supportive, values-led culture
• The chance to play a key role in England's presence on a global stage

Apply With Confidence

Commonwealth Games England encourage applications from people of all backgrounds-including those returning to work after a career break. If you are unsure whether you meet every single requirement, please apply anyway. We value potential, lived experience and passion just as much as traditional qualifications.

Commonwealth Games England are committed to inclusive hiring and want you to feel supported to be your best.

Our Inclusive Recruitment Process

This role is being managed by Level=, Team Englands trusted recruitment partner. Level= is committed to ensuring fairness and transparency throughout the process:

• Your CV will be used for information purposes only and will not be a determining factor in the shortlisting process.
• Shortlisted candidates will complete a series of anonymised work-related questions designed to assess problem-solving skills, knowledge, and experience. These will be reviewed by a diverse panel.
• Feedback will be provided to all candidates at the end of the process.

If you have accessibility requirements or need further support, please contact Level= .

How to Apply

• Submit your CV to register interest by Wednesday 18 June 2025 at 5pm
• Complete our anonymised work-related questions by Friday 20 June 2025 at Midday