Student Sport Operations Manager

British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS); Norwich; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a Student Sport Operations Manager to oversee the student sport department and enhance the student experience through sports and physical activities. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and relevant experience in a student-facing environment. This full-time position offers an annual salary starting at £36,090, with a comprehensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Access to Sportspark facilities

Health and Wellbeing support

Discounts on public transport

Access to LinkedIn Learning courses

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams and projects.
• Proven experience in a busy, student-facing environment.
• Strong understanding of the sport and physical activity landscape in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational management to the student sport department.
• Deliver an engaging programme of sport and physical activity opportunities.
• Impact positively on student experiences during their time at UEA.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Organisational skills

Knowledge of student sport

Relationship building

Education

Degree in sport or management related subject

Job description

UEA Sportspark, University of East Anglia

Details

Closing date: 14 August 2025
Location: UEA Sportspark, Norwich
Region: East
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: Salary on appointment will be £29,725 per annum with an annual increment up to £30,491 per annum.

Description

Sport and Commercial Services

Division uea+sport Student Sport Operations Manager

Ref: SP594 Salary on appointment will be £36,090 per annum, with an annual increment up to £37,126 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Student Sport Operations Manager to join the uea+sport team.

Key duties of the role include providing operational management to the student sport department to deliver an engaging programme of sport and physical activity opportunities, including wellbeing and participation initiatives, club sport and workforce development.

You will be a key part of a team responsible for delivering a high-quality service to our students, impacting positively on their experience during their time at the UEA. You will be educated to degree level in a sport or management related subject and have proven recent experience of working in a busy, student-facing environment.

You will have relevant knowledge of the value of student sport, national governing bodies and the wider sport and physical activity landscape in the UK, as well as demonstrable leadership qualities, with experience of managing teams, projects and activities. Experience of budget management and strong organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to form effective working relationships with internal and external partners.

Ultimately, you will be an advocate for the power of university sport to positively impact on both student outcomes and the institution.

This full-time post is available from 29 September 2025 on an indefinite basis.

Benefits include: 28 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and UEA Customary Days. Family and Work-life balance policies including considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave. Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover. Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets. Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts. Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 14 August 2025 The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Mark Heazle, Head of Sport and Physical Activity, via [e-mail] or James Raywood, Student Sport Operations Manager, via [e-mail]