Sport and Commercial Services Division
uea+sport
Student Sport Operations Manager
Ref: SP594
Salary on appointment will be £36,090 per annum, with an annual increment up to £37,126 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Student Sport Operations Manager to join the uea+sport team.
Key duties of the role include providing operational management to the student sport department to deliver an engaging programme of sport and physical activity opportunities, including wellbeing and participation initiatives, club sport and workforce development.
You will be a key part of a team responsible for delivering a high-quality service to our students, impacting positively on their experience during their time at the UEA.
You will be educated to degree level in a sport or management related subject and have proven recent experience of working in a busy, student-facing environment.
You will have relevant knowledge of the value of student sport, national governing bodies and the wider sport and physical activity landscape in the UK, as well as demonstrable leadership qualities, with experience of managing teams, projects and activities.
Experience of budget management and strong organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to form effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
Ultimately, you will be an advocate for the power of university sport to positively impact on both student outcomes and the institution.
This full-time post is available from 29 September 2025 on an indefinite basis.
Benefits include:
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 14 August 2025
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