Job Summary
Head of Performance Support – Lead the evolution of athlete support at Loughborough Sport, a world‑class sports university. Drive excellence in sport science, strength & conditioning, and sports medicine, creating pathways for emerging practitioners and fostering partnerships that elevate performance across our environment.
Responsibilities
* Lead the strategic development of performance support services, aligning with the Performance Sport Leadership Team's vision and values.
* Oversee multi‑disciplinary teams and implement robust quality assurance processes.
* Manage budgets, forecast financial plans, and identify new business opportunities.
* Collaborate with key partners, including the School of Sport & Exercise Science and the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine.
* Drive innovation through technology integration and the use of AI in performance support.
* Develop practitioner pathways and contribute to the evolution of the Performance Centre as a hub for excellence.
Qualifications
* Substantial experience in delivering and coordinating support services in a high‑performance, multi‑disciplinary setting.
* Proven leadership and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple budgets.
* Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
* Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (sport science, sport medicine, or strength and conditioning).
* Commercial acumen and ability to identify growth opportunities.
* Collaborative leader committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra.
* Access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across a 523‑acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus.
* Competitive pay, two pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
* Support for you and those close to you through life event leave policies and an on‑site nursery.
* Hybrid working options.
* Discounted gym memberships and access to world‑class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, and healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
* Electric vehicle and cycle‑to‑work schemes, and various travel offers to support sustainable commuting.
Contact & Application
For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Informal enquiries to Olivia Murphy, Deputy Director of Sport: o.e.murphy@lboro.ac.uk
Closing date: 11 January 2026.
Interviews to be held 3rd and 4th February 2026.
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