Sport Development Officer (Active) in Birmingham

BCU Sport is seeking to appoint a Sport Development Officer to lead and manage its Active Wellbeing provision. The role would suit an individual with experience of managing an Active Wellbeing provision within an education setting. This role will develop and deliver the Active strand of the BCU Sport and Active 2030 strategy, with the aim of increasing activity levels and general health of students at BCU through a wide‑range and accessible programme. The postholder will coordinate and manage the planning, recruitment, promotion and delivery of mental and physical health based classes, social and recreational sport activities, active travel opportunities, major city‑based events promotion, and the development of local club and society links.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the BCU Active programme to develop opportunities for increased engagement in physical activity.
• Oversee the BCU Active coaches/instructors on a daily basis and ensure all activities are carried out to a high standard.
• Organise, lead, and develop new active classes and sessions based on student need and feedback, as well as societies and groups.
• Increase participation levels through the introduction of more diverse physical activity timetables.
• Support the Director of Sport and Physical Activity in liaising with local sports organisations/authorities to build formal partnerships that will benefit both students and local communities.
• Work with a range of departments within BCU and external partners to deliver a range of recruitment events.
• Ensure that all activities are safe by working within the University Health and Safety guidelines.
• Continue to develop and offer student employability and volunteering opportunities.
• Maximise the exposure of BCU Active through the management of a range of social media and communication methods.
• Produce social media content for the Active and Sport channels.
• Support the Sport and Active department in its day‑to‑day delivery across the University.
• Provide termly reporting information to the Director of Sport and Physical Activity.
• Provide general administrative support as part of the BCU Sport Development team.

Role Requirements

• Experience in creating, managing, delivering and enhancing a physical activity programme within a university environment.
• Experience recruiting and managing instructors and coaches in the fitness and wellness industry.
• Experience planning, creating and delivering media and social media content for the promotion and development of an active programme.
• Experience working with and managing students in a higher education setting.
• Experience developing external partnerships with local and regional sporting and physical activity agencies.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence.
• Demonstrate commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring all services and communications are accessible and inclusive to BCU's diverse student population.
• Experience of cross‑departmental programme development and working within a large organisation is desirable.
• Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management in a student setting would be beneficial.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure we are promoting these values in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.

The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly.