Sport competitions administrator

The University of Manchester has over 16,000 students and staff taking part in organised sport and physical activity through the University. The University recognises the importance of an active lifestyle in both the experiences that these opportunities provide our audiences as well as the positive impact that they have on their wellbeing. Delivery of our sport and physical activity strategy is through UoM Sport which is based across our campuses primarily in Fallowfield at the Armitage Sports Centre and in Manchester University Students’ Union on Oxford Road. Our activities take place across the city utilising a range of city facilities in supporting our community being active and promoting physical activity opportunities through our facilities and programmes. The University is therefore looking to appoint a Sport Competitions Administrator to support the administration of the performance sport programme. This person will play a key role in the delivery of competitive sport to student athletes at the University of Manchester throughout the year. The successful candidate will work closely with the Performance Sport Team to support the administration and operations of the programme and assist with the delivery of all competitive and representative sport opportunities. This includes BUCS fixtures, events and any other local/national leagues competitions as well as Varsity competitions. The post holder will also provide club administration guidance support to student groups. The role holder will be a keen team player, with great organisation skills and the capability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines. The ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with student sport groups, opponents, external clubs other organisations for matters relating to competitive sport activity is also crucial to be successful in the role. The successful candidate will work with the business support team to maintain and develop processes and automations to support the effective running of student sport competitions across UoM Sport. This role is considered suitable for hybrid working across our portfolio of locations and may include elements of home working if desired by the successful candidate, subject to business need. 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 Blended working arrangements may be considered Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Name: Karen McLoughlin, Sport Coordinator (Performance Sport) Email: [email protected] General enquiries: Email: [email protected] Technical support: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home 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.