Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the undergraduate and/or Postgraduate Sports Therapy programmes at the University of Worcester and Dudley Institute of Technology. As an integral member of the exciting and expanding School of Sport and Exercise Science, the Technical Demonstrator in Sports Therapy will work within a team delivering high quality teaching and will also support staff and students engaged in teaching & learning, research, and scholarly activity and where appropriate, consultancy.


The Sports Therapy programme at our Severn campus, is taught in a specialist facility which is located alongside the University of Worcester Arena, two fitness/strength and conditioning gyms and the new medical centre building.

The School of Sport and Exercise Science

In the School of Sport and Exercise Science our vision is to use sport as an engine for opportunity - supporting positive social transformation. We have an excellent international reputation in the field of inclusive sport, pioneering new ways to open up the joy of active participation in sport to hitherto marginalised and under-represented groups. Worcester graduates are skilled, experienced, and enthusiastic, and we are confident that they will go on to make a significant impact as the sports practitioners of the future.

Why Join the university of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a university that is really on the move. This year we were nominated for THE awards in 5 categories including University of the Year and we won the award for 'Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community'. We have also been named 'Sustainability Institution of the Year' in the 2019 Green Gown Awards. Worcester City is a beautiful, historic city on the River Severn and has been voted one of the happiest places in the UK to live.

What else is in it for you?

Annual incremental increase up to 29,959, with the opportunity to progress to 31,637 Up to 34 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 39 total days after 5 years' service. Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme Access to a range of benefits including our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme In-house training and development support A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

Queries in regard to this vacancy are welcome and should be directed to Dr Christopher Holland, Head of Department for Sport Management, Therapy and Exercise via c.holland@worc.ac.uk




Please not interviews will take place on either 12th or 13th August.