Job Description

Job number

COO01264

Faculties

Chief Operating Officer (COO) Team

Departments

Sport and Leisure Services

Salary or Salary range

33,810 - 35,719 per annum

Location/campus

Other Location

Contract type work pattern

Part time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

17 Aug 2025

(3 Years Fixed-Term / Part Time 0.8 FTE)

About the role

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This is a unique opportunity to work for one of the top 10 Universities in the world. In addition, Imperial College London is ranked as the number one sporting University in London. We are currently recruiting for to this position on a part-time (0.8 FTE) on a fixed term three-year appointment.



The Move Imperial Department of the Property Division at Imperial is committed to providing sports facilities of the highest standard to staff, students, and the wider community, to promoting sporting excellence and actively encouraging participation in physical activity across all levels, whilst improving inclusiveness and removing barriers to participation.

What you would be doing

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Predominantly based at the Boat House in Putney and reporting to the Rowing Programme Manager, you will be required to assist with the delivery of the coaching programme to the student crews at Imperial and support the development of the rowing program.

What we are looking for

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You will need to have a British Rowing Coaching Qualification, a full driving licence with allowance to drive a trailer and desirably a RYA Power Boat License. You will have previous experience of working in a similar environment and an understanding of equal opportunities within the context of a student leisure environment.



We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated and has the ability to work independently as well as part of a Team and with a diverse range of people, including students, academics, non-academic staff and the local community.



The position is available on a part-time fixed term three-year contract. Applicants are needing to be flexible and willing to work at other locations, early 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 38 days off a year [pro-rata])

Further information

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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 Sunday, 17 August 2025

Interview Date Week commencing Tuesday, 26 August 2025

Available documents

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Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

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.


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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.


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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.