Job Title: Sport Events Officer CommercialJob Reference: REQ Date Posted: Fri, 21 Nov :00:00 GMTApplication Closing Date: Sun, 4 Jan :00:00 GMTLocation: LoughboroughPackage: Operational Services Monthly grade 5 from £29588 to £34610 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.
Loughborough Sport
Full time and open ended
Flexibility allowance of 7.5%
Loughborough University is the world’s best university for sport, and we are now recruiting a Sport Events Officer (Commercial) to drive forward our success.
This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with sport National Governing Bodies, world-recognised sporting organisations such as the Premier League and our Performance Sport teams. This role will suit an up-and-coming leader who has a passion for sport and a natural flair with people to deliver outstanding experiences in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Applicants must have a good understanding of managing both residential and day events and the technical knowledge to deliver to a high standard. The right candidate will be expected to work alongside internal professional service staff and external stakeholders to ensure customers have an unrivalled experience with Loughborough Sport.
For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing date: Sunday 4th January 2026
Interviews: Monday 19th January 2026
Contact for informal enquiries: Iris Broekhuijzen, Business Relationship Officer, on
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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
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