Organisation UK Sports Institute Salary £67,527 p.a pro-rata Location Loughborough Contract type Permanent (Part time) Closing date 7 May 2026 Interview date 15 May 2026 Job Description The Opportunity
The UK Sports Institute have an exciting opportunity for a part time Head of Performance Support (Paralympic) – Loughborough
A snapshot of the role
As part of a newly established UKSI Paralympic Specialist Service, the Head of Performance Support (Paralympic) is responsible for the leadership, management, and integration of Paralympic Performance Support teams for eligible Paralympic programmes, and the coordination of Paralympic Specialist Services to these sports.
Working in close collaboration with coaches and performance support staff, the role ensures that support provision is fully aligned to the needs of Paralympic sports through integrated performance planning.
The postholder will act as a senior leader working with multiple Paralympic World Class Programmes (WCPs), championing Paralympic performance support, embedding high standards of practice, and ensuring athletes and coaches receive world-class support that meets the unique needs of Para athletes.
If you feel you can bring the expertise we require to help us shape our future, we very much look forward to hearing from you.