Sports Development Assistant

Hartpury University and Hartpury College; England; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job description

£22,550 Per annum based on an FTE £23,809
37.5 hours per week
Term Time Only/ 43 Weeks Per Year

About the Role

We are seeking a Sports Development Assistant to support the Sports Development Manager in the day-to-day administration & delivery of Hartpury’s Recreational Sports offer: Hartpury Active. Hartpury Active – our participation and sports wellbeing offer - driven by our student demand at the time and the sports that we deliver & offer can vary. There is currently a strong focus on developing the growing demand that we have in the following sports: Basketball, Cricket, Hockey & Volleyball. The Hartpury Active project also has a focus on encouraging healthy, positive habits & experiences within sport and we therefore deliver some more relaxing activities such as yoga & casual sport drop-in sessions. We are therefore keen to hear from anyone who has experience of playing, coaching or delivering the aforementioned sports/ activities. This post will start in August when the Hartpury Active Team starts to prepare for the new intake of College & University students in September. This role may require working some evenings as Hartpury Active has some activities that take place after the traditional working day.

About You

• You will be an enthusiastic, creative and resilient person committed to delivering positive change within sport and physical activity.
• You will have experience of delivering sports sessions to a range of abilities and motivations for sport and physical activity.
• Ideally, you will be a recent graduate from a sports-related degree with a passion for enhancing the student experience and be able to highlight what could be missing from the recreational sports experience at Hartpury.
• You will have an adaptable approach to working and will be happy to work both independently & collaboratively with other departments.
• You will be used to organising your time effectively and using your own initiative.
• Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with a blended approach of office and home working
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice. Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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