The University of Manchester has a long heritage of supporting outstanding student athletes over the last 100 years of intervarsity sporting competition. The University recognises the importance of delivering a high-quality sporting offer for both our current students experience and success as well as for prospective athletes considering Manchester as their place of study.
The University is therefore seeking to appoint a Sport Coordinator to support the development of our University of Manchester representative sport teams and individuals. The role holder will be responsible for supporting the Performance Sport and broader UoM Sport strategic objectives that aim to deliver high quality sport and physical activity experiences for everyone at every level. Specifically, the Sport Coordinator will coordinate a broad, multi-sport programme of competitions and training, embedding a culture of commitment and maximising achievement.
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating our year-round representative sport program, which includes trials, training, inter-university competition and sports coach recruitment and supervision. The role involves collaborating with various individuals and teams across the UoM Sport department and managing multiple stakeholders and partners simultaneously. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to manage and supervise staff, build effective relationships with stakeholders and have a strong understanding of planning, delivering, and reviewing competitive sport programs. Competence in using IT (specifically M365 apps and software), working within budget parameters, recording and evaluating data, and planning, prioritizing, and organizing work to meet agreed objectives is also required. We are therefore looking for an enthusiastic and engaging individual with significant experience of performance and competitive sport in the UK, ideally within the higher education sports environment.
The role is predominantly office based, with the ability for some hybrid working arrangements in agreement with line manager.
Interview details:
* First round interviews will be held remotely on March 5th and 6th, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be assessed for their suitability for the role, experience and competency. Candidates will have the opportunity to ask questions to further understand the role.
* Successful candidates from the first round of interviews will be invited to a final interview at the University of Manchester on March 12th, 2026. Candidates will be asked to prepare a presentation and discuss their approach to the role in more detail. A candidate pack will be provided at the appropriate time for final interview candidates.
* Final selection will be made as soon as possible after final interview.
What you will get in return:
* Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
* Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
* Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
* Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK to be eligible to take up the post.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Jonathan Kantor
Email: jonathan.kantor@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
0161 850 2004
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.