Workforce Development Administrator (Sport) (SP621)

UEA; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous pension scheme

Wellbeing resources

Campus facilities access

Job summary

University of East Anglia (UEA) Sportspark is seeking a proactive Workforce Development Administrator (Sport) to support the development of student placements, work experience and volunteering opportunities.

You will collaborate with schools, sports organisations and internal partners, coordinate the UEA Sport Volunteer Academy, maintain records and help students build employability skills. Part-time 0.5 FTE, 12-month contract with hybrid working.

Qualifications

• A-levels (or equivalent) and relevant administrative experience.
• Experience supporting internal and external partners.
• Excellent communication and IT skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support development of student placements, work experience and volunteering opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with schools, sports organisations and external partners.
• Administer work experience opportunities within UEA Sport and Sportspark; coordinate the UEA Sport Volunteer Academy.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

IT skills

Education

A-levels or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Workforce Development Administrator (Sport) (SP621)

• Workforce Development Administrator (Sport) (SP621)

About the Role:

Sport and Commercial Services Division
UEA Sportspark

Workforce Development Administrator (Sport)
Ref: SP621

Salary on appointment will be £26,800 per annum (pro rata).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Workforce Development Administrator (Sport)to join the UEA+Sport Department of the Sportspark.

The UEA+Sport team are looking to recruit a self‑motivated, organised and enthusiastic individual to support the development of student placements, work experience, and volunteering opportunities, and to help students develop their skills, experience, and employability within sport, physical activity, education, and related sectors.

We are looking for an administrator with a passion for supporting people and developing the sport workforce, who will work closely with students, placement providers, schools, sporting organisations and colleagues across the University. You will help to identify and develop high‑quality placement and work experience opportunities, ensuring they are inclusive, safe, well‑supported and aligned with relevant programme and module learning outcomes.

Your duties will include supporting and monitoring student placements; developing and maintaining relationships with schools, sports organisations and other external partners; administering work experience opportunities within UEA Sport and Sportspark; coordinating the UEA Sport Volunteer Academy; supporting volunteer recruitment, onboarding and CPD; administering sports club committee training; maintaining accurate records and tracking student destinations; and monitoring and evaluating opportunities to support continuous improvement.

You must have A‑levels (or equivalent qualifications or directly relevant experience), together with experience of providing administrative support and working with internal and external partners. Experience of working in an educational setting is also desirable. Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, IT, organisational and administrative skills are essential, together with the ability to manage competing priorities, work to deadlines and support the professional development of others.

This part‑time post (0.5 FTE) is available from 19 October 2026 on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

Benefits include:

• 28 days annual leaveinclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
• Family and Work‑life balancepolicies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension schemewith 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 discountsto 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: 29 September 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

Salary will be £26,436 per annum pro rata (£12.71 per hour)

Salary on appointment will be £26,436 per annum.