Job Description

The University of Manchester's Sport Department, UoM Sport, is recruiting a full time Sport Development Coordinator to oversee our recreational sport programmes.


The role will coordinate and deliver our established campus league programme, as well as create new and additional intramural competitions and opportunities. The role will have responsibility for overseeing the recreational opportunities UoM Sport Clubs provide for their members, as well as supporting club development outside of our Team Manchester programme. The role will also play an instrumental part in the development and delivery of regional recreational competitions across the North West.


The successful candidate will line manage the Rugby Development Intern, as well as oversee a number of causal campus league coordinators and student volunteers.


We are therefore looking for an enthusiastic and engaging individual who has substantial experience in delivering recreational sport programmes including intramural competitions and events, as well as support student lead sport clubs to access additional opportunities.

Interviews for this role will take place on the 1st of October.

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.


Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here


Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Ellen Stephenson


Email: Ellen.Stephenson@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.