Sport Engagement Officer (75656-0425)

University of Warwick; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

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About The Role
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.

Warwick Sport are looking to recruit a Sports Engagement Officer to support the growth and development of their Warwick Active Wellbeing Programme to further increase participation across the student and staff population.

This role will provide inclusive opportunities for the student, staff, and local community population to participate in a number of social, casual, and semi-competitive sports opportunities.

The programme will be aimed at increasing regular participation across the university community and developing projects that are tailored to the needs and demands of the students and staff population.

The role will also include supporting and developing a pool of volunteers across the programme. Experience of creating new initiatives and organising programmes to increase participation are an essential part of the role.

About You
Alongside this we are looking for exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to multitask and work under pressure, a passion and broad knowledge of sport and an individual who is a team player and highly motivated to achieve our vision.

In addition, you'll need to be adaptable and have a flexible approach to work, including availability to work evenings and weekends. Knowledge of Higher Education is essential and possession of an NGB coaching award is also highly desirable.

About The Department
The University of Warwick has endorsed a new strategy for Active Wellness and Sport, re-shaping our Mission to ‘provide access, opportunities and experiences that inspire and enable everyone to reach their potential’.

This new direction puts students unashamedly front and centre in our decision making and is already ensuring even more students benefit from the world class facilities and incredible experiences on our amazing campus.

About The University
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.

You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

How to Apply
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 27th April 2025 at 23:55 (BST)
To apply, please click HERE to apply via Uniperms.

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• Please review the Job Description and the Person Specification.
• Think about all the different types of roles you have had or work that you have done to support your application.
• For each of the essential criterion, we would recommend you provide evidence/an example of what you have done that demonstrates that you have the experience, skills or knowledge we are looking for.
• Remember to tell us why you want to work for Warwick Sport. Look at our website Gym, fitness, swim & more | Sports and Wellness Hub to make sure that you understand the range, scope and scale of our work. Explore our context.
• Ask a friend/colleague to review your application and to check that you have provided examples and told the best story and clearly outlined your ambitions in this role and the future.
• Interview Date: 6th May 2025
• Start Date: ASAP

What we Offer
We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 26 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click here.

We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.

We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages here.

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.

In line with the DBS Code of Practice, the successful candidates for any roles involving regulated activity, will be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level. The University will take all necessary measures to ensure that any individual subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group specified (i.e. children and/or adults).

We expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders
The University undertakes not to discriminate against anyone who makes a disclosure relating to a conviction. The information disclosed at application stage is only visible to the central DBS team (i.e. not recruiting managers) to ensure there is no bias during the shortlisting process.

Right to Work in the UK
We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.

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