At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate community sport programmes and engage with local groups to make a positive impact.
- Company: Join the University of Edinburgh, a world-class institution dedicated to community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Flexible working, skill development opportunities, and excellent support tailored to your lifestyle.
- Other info: Be part of a welcoming team that values drive and determination.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives through the power of sport.
- Qualifications: Passion for sport, experience in coordinating activities, and a positive, engaging attitude.
The predicted salary is between 30078 - 36762 £ per year.
Corporate Services Group / University Sport & Exercise
Fixed term: 31st July 2027
The Opportunity: Help us redefine what’s possible. Be part of something bigger. Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions, and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing. Be part of something bigger — where your work has real impact and your development matters.
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.
Do you have a passion for the positive impact sport can play on young people's lives? Edinburgh Sport has a fantastic opportunity to support the delivery of community impact programmes and help improve the lives of young people across the city. This role will help coordinate the operational aspects of Sport & Exercise’s community engagement programme, which seeks to improve the impact and engagement of Sport with local communities across Edinburgh and the Lothians, in line with the University’s Community Plan. This will involve supporting the Head of Active Wellbeing and Community Programmes in setting programme direction, delivering regular activity to community groups, liaising with University students and staff to support volunteers, and collaborating with community groups.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- An understanding of how sport can have a positive impact on young people's lives
- Experience in delivering and coordinating sport sessions
- Positive, engaging individuals who help create fun and inclusive environments
- Flexible, proactive learners eager to develop new skills
- Energetic, enthusiastic personalities who enjoy sharing and celebrating our sporting community
- Good grasp of the importance of team culture and demonstrate how their contribution will make a positive impact
People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues with drive, determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
- Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
- Working within one of the world’s leading universities
- Contributing to the work and purpose of the University
- Excellent benefits and support
This post is full-time (35 hours per week)
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