Job Description

This is an exciting time to be joining the University as we continue our mission of transforming education and, by doing so, transform the lives of the individuals and communities connected to us.



If you work with us, you will belong to a community of dedicated people working together to achieve our mission. Whatever your area of expertise, UWTSD offers a work environment that is welcoming and inclusive. We have many different roles at the University, from academic experts, to professional and technical services staff; each one plays a part and can make a difference. We are proud of our people and they are at the heart of everything we do.



We are also proud of our history and our connection to it. The University's Royal Charter is the oldest of any University in Wales and England after the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Today, we are a modern, confident and ambitious institution with campuses across 3 counties in South West Wales, as well as a campus in London and Learning Centres in Cardiff and Birmingham.



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Head of Sport and Active Lifestyle

Vacancy Ref
51544
Location
Carmarthen
Salary
59,139 - 66,537 per annum
Closing Date
Friday, June 20, 2025
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) traces its heritage back to the first university in Wales, receiving its Royal Charter in 1828 and is honoured to have His Majesty King Charles III as Royal Patron.
UWTSD now teaches over 16,000 students across its six campuses in the UK; four in Wales and two in England. It has long-standing international educational partnerships in Europe, China, Malaysia, the USA and elsewhere.
Our aim is to transform education, and by doing so transform the lives of the individuals and the communities we serve. We are already recognised for providing an outstanding student experience:
o 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Times Higher Education, July 2024)
o 1st in Wales for 7 subjects and Top 10 in the UK for 3 subjects (Guardian University League Table 2024)
Our success is due to the commitment, skill, knowledge, and ability of our people working together. We are now building on this strong culture and provision to become a leading provider of accessible higher education.
- THE ROLE -
The Head of Sport and Active Lifestyle is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of the University's Sports Academy, the provision of opportunities for staff and students to participate in physical activity, and the delivery of the University's commercial sport provision.
Based at the Carmarthen campus but working across all campuses, this role is embedded in Student Services and will also work closely with relevant academic colleagues. The role is focused on (i) delivering an excellent student experience, (ii) shaping the future direction of sport across UWTSD's multi-campus environment, and (iii) building a participative and engaging culture around sport and physical activity throughout the University.
This post holder will have responsibility for ensuring a cohesive and inclusive approach to sport and physical activity across the UWTSD Group's Further and Higher Education provision. The post holder will contribute to student recruitment and progression pathways, particularly in relation to students belonging to the University's Sports Academy. The post holder will play a key role in the implementation of the University's Health and Wellbeing Strategy, embedding physical activity and sport into the wider institutional culture promoting a holistic approach to wellbeing for university staff and students.
Please refer to the job description for details on the essential criteria required for this role.
- DBS -
This post is subject to a check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The level of check which will apply will be an Enhanced with Adult Barred list.
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
- Annual leave entitlement is 35 days', plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days pro rata
- For information on our staff benefits, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/jobs
- This role may be eligible for sponsorship subject to Home Office salary threshold requirements https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job (grade 5 and above)
- This application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your application and supporting statement.
Closing date: 20 June 2025 11:59pm
Interview date: 26 June 2025
Function
Student Services
Status
Full Time
Type
Permanent
Hours
37