Sport and Commercial Services Division
UEA Sportspark
Community Sport Development Assistant Coordinator
Ref: SP603
Salary on appointment will be £27,315 per annum.
Are you passionate about the impact that sport and physical activity can have on the lives of individuals and communities?
Do you want to work in one of the UK’s largest and busiest sports complexes?
If the answer to both of those questions is yes, then we’d love to hear from you – an exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised and confident coordinator to assist the Community Sports Development Service at the UEA Sportspark.
You will assist in the delivery of the Sportspark’s Community Sports Development (CSD) service, participating in the planning, development, marketing and delivery of the onsite and outreach sport and physical activity programmes.
You will work alongside other Sportspark and UEA departments and a wide range of external partners such as Active Norfolk, governing bodies, schools and charities to enhance the opportunities available for the local community to take part in regular and high-quality sport and physical activity.
We are seeking an individual with relevant experience of delivering and coordinating sport and physical activity programmes, including with young people. You will be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with a range of partners and have excellent organisation and administration skills.
This post will offer exposure to wide range of departments within the Sportspark and the UEA and is ideal for an individual looking to progress their career in sport and physical activity development.
This full-time post is available immediately on an indefinite basis.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child and Vulnerable Adult Barred Lists. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or vulnerable adults.
Please note, this vacancy is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate will need pre-existing right to work in the UK to take up this position. Please contact [email protected] for any right to work queries.
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: Free access to UEA 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.
- our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 23 February 2026
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