Description
The performance sport officer role provides an exciting opportunity for you to play a critical role in our performance sport environment at UWE Bristol.
You will support the co-ordination, development, and administration of the recruitment of performance athletes for the programme. You will work closely with the Head of Performance and Heads of our performance sports, and this role will drive the profile of UWE Performance Sport as a University of choice to potential students, schools, and other external organisations.
As well as this you will serve as the primary point of contact for prospective student-athletes seeking scholarship support, guiding them through the application process. You will assist with the management of scholarship athletes at the university, establishing athlete agreements, monitoring engagement, and providing necessary support.
About you: The successful candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal confidently and professionally with both internal and external customers, from all levels of an organisation. You will possess high level communication skills and have an ability to work with precision and accuracy with great attention to detail and creative flair. A passion for higher education and university sport, experience of talented athlete lifestyle support, student recruitment and previous work with external partners is desirable.
Where is this role based? This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.
Why UWE Bristol? We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 36,000 students and 4,200 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners. In addition to progressive pay rates, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including generous annual leave and pension schemes as well as opportunities for training and personal development.
Add your individuality to ours UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community. We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving.
Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Multiple Heritage or Other Minority Ethnic and female candidates as we are currently under-represented in these areas within UWE Bristol, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
Further information If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Guy Coles on 07500972722 or email: [email protected]
This is a part-time, permanent post, working 7.5 hours per week. We also have a part time vacancy in Lifestyle and Academic Support which you may be interested in. This post is not available on a job share basis.
As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability. UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based with some opportunity for remote/home working. The University’s normal practice is that new appointments will be made at the starting point of the grade.
This post requires standard DBS clearance.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to provide your right to work documents at your interview.
Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable. Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
