Job Description

Job Details
Section
Sport
Location:
Jubilee Sports Campus
Salary
27,319 to 30,378 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 12/10/2026
Closing Date:
Friday 12 September 2025
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
3191025MT

About Sport & Physical Activity at Southampton

We are on a mission to make the University of Southampton the destination of choice for students and staff to thrive through inclusive, sustainable, and empowering physical activity experiences.


At Southampton, we are proud to deliver high-quality sport and wellbeing opportunities for students, staff, and the wider community -- enhancing the student experience and supporting the University's broader ambitions.


Find out more about sport and physical activity here.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable

Sport Development Connector

to help meet the growing demand for sport, physical activity, and wellbeing across our facilities and campuses. This role comes at an exciting time, following a significant rise in participation after the reopening of the Jubilee Sport & Recreation Centre.


You will support the delivery of inclusive and innovative recreational sport programmes -- including Learn 2, social leagues, and our Active for Participation agenda -- while building strong connections with local schools and community groups to advance our civic outreach goals. The role also includes providing operational support across our sporting and leisure facilities.


This is a varied and dynamic position combining delivery, engagement, and operational responsibilities, all contributing to the University's

Active-for-All

2031 plan.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver informal and social sport programmes across our facilities and community locations. Support in-club and outreach activities. Build relationships with local schools and colleges to support recruitment and civic engagement. Gather feedback and evaluate programme success against key targets. Provide operational support, including facility checks, safety procedures, and in-club coordination.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

Experience in sport development, outreach, or recreational activity delivery. A passion for promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and active lifestyles. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse groups. A proactive, flexible approach to working across facilities and initiatives.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on student experience, wellbeing, and community engagement through sport. You will join a forward-thinking, supportive team with access to professional development opportunities, excellent staff benefits, and the chance to help shape how sport is delivered at one of the UK's leading universities.

An standard DBS check is required for this role.

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.


This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.


Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.