Organisation British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) Salary £24,500-£30,000 Location Hybrid working – with requirement to attend the London office Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 26 November 2025 Interview date 4 December 2025 Job Description We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to join our team as the International Student Sport Coordinator. This key role leads the coordination and administration of all International and GB Student sport events, including major events like the European Universities Games and Championships, as well as GB Students’ representation at the FISU World University Games and Championships.
The post holder will also maintain positive partnerships with key sports governing bodies and federations. Success in this position requires strong project coordination skills, with proven experience in forward planning and coordination of multiple priorities effectively to ensure the successful delivery of all events and initiatives.
Description
About the Role
Our mission to embed sport and active wellbeing at the heard of student experience must be underpinned and enabled by strong strategic partnerships and strong and inclusive foundations of excellent people.
As the National University Sports Federation for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland we are responsible for enabling European and National sporting opportunities for students. The primary purpose of the international programme is to enhance the student experience and aid the formative development of talented student athletes and support personnel for future elite sporting pathways.
We are now looking for an individual to join the team in the position of International Student Sport Coordinator. You will have a unique opportunity to contribute to the planning and delivery of the 2026 – 2027 calendar of International student sporting events, including EUSA Games, FISU World University Championships and future FISU University Games and EUSA Championships.
Reporting to the Head of International Student Sport, you will be responsible for all associated coordination and administrative tasks that are the foundations to enable all activity to happen. This will vary from liaison with the organising committees, coordinating athlete logistics to communicating with student athletes, members and partners.
You will have excellent organisational and communication skills. You will have proven experience of working on multiple projects, events and can meet regular and competing deadlines. You will be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Passion for sport and events would be welcome.
Working at BUCS
BUCS prides itself on being an ambitious and challenging place to work, where staff enjoy work, embrace development opportunities, and have fun.
Benefits include:
Generous Pension Scheme
Paid Health Care Plan
Tax-free - Cycle to work scheme
Christmas Closure
Volunteering Day leave
Flexible - hybrid working
Wellbeing and Social activities
Company-supported Learning and Development opportunities
Application deadline:
Wednesday 26th November 2025, 17:00hrs
Interview Information:
If successful candidate will be called to interview on the provisional dates of 4th / 5th / 8th / 9th December 2025.
Candidates who successfully advance to the interview stage will receive further information about logistics and tasks via email. Some candidates may proceed to a second interview, which will be communicated accordingly. If any reasonable adjustments are required, please communicate them when accepting the interview offer.
Due to the expected high number of applications, it is likely we will only be able to provide feedback to those who reach the interview stage. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that, unfortunately, your application has not been successful.
Applicants should have the right to work in the UK and will be asked to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK before employment is confirmed.
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