Job Description

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About the role

As part of Team ARU, you'll be joining a dynamic team that is focussed on achieving the ambitions of our strategy for sport. Our plan is to significantly increase the number of people engaged in sport and to develop our reputation as an institution that supports talented athletes. As Women's Basketball Coach, you will play a key role in driving the continued success of our women's basketball programme at both university and national league levels. Your leadership will enhance an already thriving programme and ensure that basketball remains a vital and rewarding part of the Anglia Ruskin student sport experience.



We're looking for someone who holds a Level 2 basketball coaching qualification from Basketball England (or an equivalent international qualification). You'll be passionate about sport, motivated to contribute to our vision, and experienced in developing team performance. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, along with prior experience in a sports environment.



The appointment is subject to an enhanced level disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.



Informal enquiries can be made to James Cudmore, Head of Sport, at james.cudmore@aru.ac.uk or on 07889 401610.



Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.



ARU are committed to the safeguarding of all its students, staff and visitors and provides a safe physical environment.



This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance/dbs-filtering-guide#can-an-employer-ask-an-individual-to-declare-details-of-all-convictions-and-cautions.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.



We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.



We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Job Category Technical
Vacancy Type Permanent
Employment Type Annualised hours, Part time
Salary From 26,338 p.a. pro rata
Salary To 29,959 p.a. pro rata
Salary Other 10,971.43 p.a. pro rata Market Supplement
Location Cambridge
Faculty/Prof Service Estates & Facilities Services
Ref No 3577
Closing Date 05/08/2025