At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape the future of sport with creativity and innovative approaches.
- Company: Join Loughborough Sport, a leading sporting university with a vibrant community.
- Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, competitive pay, and access to fantastic facilities.
- Other info: Welcoming environment for diverse perspectives, with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in how students engage with sport and physical activity.
- Qualifications: Curiosity and insight into enhancing participation and inclusion in sports.
The predicted salary is between 32156 - 39302 £ per year.
Are you someone who sees possibilities where others see challenges? Loughborough Sport is looking for a Sport Innovation Specialist to help shape the future of sport and physical activity at one of the world's leading sporting universities. This exciting new role combines creativity, insight and collaboration to develop innovative approaches that increase participation, enhance inclusion and strengthen workforce development. Using data, student feedback and emerging trends, you'll help create experiences that make a real difference to how students connect, develop and thrive.
At Loughborough Sport, we know innovation thrives on different perspectives and ways of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and others who may approach challenges differently. If you're curious, enjoy uncovering insights, questioning assumptions and finding better ways to engage people in sport and physical activity, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Our Benefits:
- Time off: generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
- Where you work: access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
- Financial wellbeing: competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
- Support for you and those close to you: through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
- Health and wellbeing: discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
- Travel and sustainability: access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.
Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
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