Sports Experience Officer

2 weeks ago


Leicester, United Kingdom University of Leicester Recruitment Team Full time

**About the role**: We are currently seeking a Sports Experience Officer (Participation) to play a pivotal role in advancing our university's Sports Strategy and enhancing student participation in physical activity and sports programs. In this role, you will collaborate closely with colleagues within the Sport Experience Team, various university departments such as Student Support Services, and external partners to develop and implement targeted sports initiatives, including Let’s Do Leicester and Campus Leagues. Your responsibilities will encompass maximizing funding opportunities from organizations like BUCS and Sport England to support program development aligned with our strategic goals.

Additionally, you will engage with students to cultivate our Coaching & Officiating Pathway program, empowering them to develop personal and professional skills as volunteers, activators, and coaches. A key aspect of the role involves continuously reviewing and updating risk assessments associated with our programs to ensure they adhere to safety standards and effectively mitigate potential risks.

**Additional information**:
We anticipate that interviews will take place during week commencing 20 May 2024

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

**Vacancy terms**: Full time, permanent



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