Performance Lifestyle Practitioner (UK Sports Institute – Loughborough Hub) – Maternity Cover

The UK Sports Institute have an exciting opportunity for a part time Performance Lifestyle Practitioner to work in our Loughborough hub, on a fixed term basis (6 – 12 Months).

A snapshot of the role:

The Performance Lifestyle Practitioner plays a vital role in delivering personalised, high-quality support that enables athletes to thrive both in sport and in life beyond it. Working across multiple sports and daily training environments within the Loughborough region, this role will involve direct engagement with athletes to support them in balancing the demands of high-performance sport, while also contributing to their holistic development and wellbeing.

Aligned with the UKSI Performance Lifestyle Delivery Framework and Principles, and the wider athlete support strategy, the PL Practitioner contributes to the holistic support and development of athletes across key Performance Lifestyle pillars, including athlete wellbeing, career development, educational guidance, financial health, and transitions.

The role will also lead the effective onboarding of athletes and key stakeholders into the hub-based Performance Lifestyle provision, ensuring consistent, integrated, and athlete-centred support across the high-performance system.

If you feel you can bring the expertise we require to help us shape our future, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

At the UKSI we aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society, not only by characteristic but by thought and perspective. We believe a diverse workforce enables growth and creates a sustainably inclusive workspace for all employees. If there is something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job more accessible, let us know!

Safer Recruitment:

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment here at UKSI. All applications for all roles within our organisation will be subject to safer recruitment principles. Applicants will be required to complete a self‑declaration form, will have references checked and dependent upon role may be required to obtain Enhanced DBS vetting.

Application Method:

To be considered for this world‑class opportunity, candidates will be required to submit a CV and answer the application questions via the UKSI careers portal. The answers should bring your CV to life by highlighting your relevant skills, experience and attributes that would make you the ideal candidate for this role. Important: Once you begin your application on the portal you will have the option to type your answers in a free‑text box; however, if you prefer, you may upload your answers with your CV. We ask that the answers to the questions are no more than 2 sides of A4 (please note that you can only upload 1 document to the portal, so please ensure the questions appear either at the beginning or as a follow‑on from your CV).

Artificial Intelligence:

We are aware of an increase in the use of artificial intelligence for applications. At the UKSI we are keen to get to know you as a person and AI‑generated content may lack the specificity required and/or fail to address key criteria. We consider that personalised responses are essential to convey your individual skills, knowledge and experience. Therefore, to maintain the integrity and fairness of our recruitment process, we discourage the use of AI-generated content which may diminish your chances of success in your application. This does not apply to the use of adaptive technology used to support an applicant’s individual needs.

Key Dates for Applicants:

Closing Date: 9th April 2026
Interview Date: 14th April 2026

Additional information for applicants: Please note that occasionally interview dates may be subject to change and may require additional stages. In these instances, we will do our utmost to ensure that candidates have sufficient notice and preparation time.

If you have any questions regarding the content of the job description that you would like to discuss further, please email your enquiry to Recruitment@uksportsinstitute.co.uk.

Our Company:

The UKSI delivers outstanding support that enables sports and athletes to excel. Since 2002, and over the last four Olympic and Paralympic cycles, the UKSI has evolved quietly and effectively into an organisation consistently performing at a world-leading level, contributing to over 1,000 British Olympic and Paralympic medals.