Sport Participation Officer (SR5071-18-578)

Do you have sports development experience, running university or school sport?

If you do come and expand your knowledge of co-ordinating sport events and developing new initiatives at our university, where sport participation opportunities are continually evolving - last year's social and recreational sports development programme 'Parklife' engaged with approximately 9000 staff and students (http://www.parklifeplay.co.uk/).

Based at the Eastbourne campus whilst working across all our sites, you will specifically be involved in organising and promoting sport programmes, aiming to increase participation levels within the University community. Knowledge of sports development, participation and evaluation is essential to success in the role.

You will need good communication skills to liaise with professional sport services and external agencies, experience of managing volunteers and knowledge of the organisation and administration of sport.

You will be responsible for implementing systems to ensure that the University's duty of care for those participating in our sporting activities meets and where possible exceeds best practice.

A clean driving licence is required to drive University vehicles in order to drive between sites, often at unsociable hours.

Please note that this is a fixed-term contract for 8 months. Job sharers are welcome to apply.

For more information about the role or an information conversation please contact Claire on c.l.j.slater@brighton.ac.uk or 01273644108

Closing Date: 11 Nov 2018
Category: Administrative/Clerical/Technical