Job Title: Rugby Programme CoordinatorJob Reference: REQ Date Posted: Thu, 26 Mar :00:00 GMTApplication Closing Date: Sun, 12 Apr :00:00 GMTLocation: LoughboroughPackage: Administrative Services grade 4 from £26527 to £28778 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.
Loughborough Sport
Part time 0.63 FTE (23.31 hours/week) and open ended
It’s an exciting time to join the Rugby programme, as the Men’s programme strives to provide a sector leading rugby experience, delivering excellence on and off the pitch, and the Women’s programme continues in their partnership with Northampton Saints to build a top tier programme that is competitive in the Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) and Womens BUCS Super Rugby.
Working alongside the Rugby Programme Manager to manage all “off pitch” areas of the Universitys Rugby programmes, the role will primarily focus on the organisation and administration of the Loughborough University Rugby Performance Programme BUCS Super Rugby(BSR), Women’s BUCS Super Rugby (WBSR), National League and Lightning Franchise. The successful candidate will work closely with external partners such as the Rugby Football Union and Referees Association, as well as internal departments such as commercial, marketing, facilities and administration. At times it will be necessary to work outside normal 9-5 working hours, including work in the evening and at weekends.
The post holder will ideally work on Mondays and Fridays, with flexibility around either a Tuesday or Thursday. This is due to the operational demands of both the Men’s and Women’s Rugby programme and key planning days. However, this is open for discussion at interview.
Contact for informal enquiries: Dave Bassett, Rugby Programme Manager, on
For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 12th April 2026
Interview date: Friday 24th April 2026
Our Benefits
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:
Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme
Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities
Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support
Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting
Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.