Job Description

Job number

COO01311

Faculties

Chief Operating Officer (COO) Team

Departments

Sport and Leisure Services

Salary or Salary range

41,005 - 45,616 per annum

Location/campus

London campuses

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Open ended

Posting End Date

26 Nov 2025

About the role

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This is a unique opportunity to work for one of the top 10 Universities in the world and Imperial College London is ranked as the number one sporting University in London.



The Move Imperial Department of the Property Division at Imperial is committed to providing sports facilities and services of the highest standard to staff, students, and the wider community.



We are looking to recruit a Performance Sport Manager who will lead on the strategic development of performance sport at Imperial including the delivery of strength and conditioning programs for Imperial Athlete Performance Teams and scholarship athletes, to support service improvement and partnership development.

What you would be doing

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Predominantly based at the South Kensington Campus and Boat House in Putney you will be expected to coordinate the delivery of all key support services to our scholarship athletes and performance teams.



The role will involve liaising with National Governing Bodies regarding pathway athletes and support services regarding the wellness of our scholarship athletes and performance teams. This includes ensuring we remain a UKAD partner and develop our Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) relationship.



You will be expected to develop a performance programme that supports dual-career athletes while at Imperial and maintain a strong performance record across regional, national and international competitions.

What we are looking for

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Level 3 or above Fitness Qualification Experience in managing and motivating a busy team with changing priorities Delivering training programmes and assessments to high performance athletes Delivering strength and conditioning sessions to groups and individuals Mentoring elite student athletes and experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams Understanding of Equal Opportunities within the context of a student leisure environment Health & Safety Legislation To work with a diverse range of people, including students, academic and non-academic staff and the local community




The position is available on a full-time, permanent contract with the successful candidate being willing to work at other locations, mornings, evenings, and weekends (on a 5 out of 7-day contract).

What we can offer you

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The opportunity to grow within a department that values and nurtures talent, and to make an impact through our Physical Activity and Sport Strategy Career development training A company pension scheme A reduced rate in our sports centre Interest-free season ticket/cycle loan schemes The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year)

Further information

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Further Information

If you require any further details on the role please contact: James Perry, Head of Sport Development by email on - james.perry@imperial.ac.uk

Closing Date: Midnight on Wednesday, 26 November 2025

Interviews: In-person on Friday, 5 December 2025

Available documents

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help.

About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.



Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.



As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.



This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.



Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.