Physiologist (British Triathlon & Paratriathlon)

The UK Sports Institute and British Triathlon have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Physiologist. A key member of the Performance Support Team (PST), the Physiologist will provide the delivery and development of physiological support to British Triathlon & Paratriathlon World Class Programme (WCPP) athletes, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to create a world-class high-performance training environment building towards LA 2028 as the World’s leading triathlon nation.

The role requires an understanding of the physiological needs of endurance athletes and will provide support directly to athletes and coaches within the British Triathlon WCPP. The role requires proactivity, adaptability and a problem-solving solution-focused mindset to deliver across a diverse range of athletes. The role is designed to work with the Head of Performance Support, BTF coaches, and Performance Support Team at British Triathlon & Paratriathlon to improve performance through developing, implementing, and evaluating performance impacting physiology services.

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!

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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 to the application questions 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 would prefer, you may upload your answers with your CV. We ask that the answers to the questions are within the set word/character limits as advised on the portal.

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Key Dates for Applicants:

• Closing Date: 6th July 2025
• Shortlisting: 7th July 2025
• Telephone interview (if required): 9th July 2025
• Interview Date: 15th July in person at UKSI Loughborough
• Interview Date (if required): 22nd July in person at UKSI Loughborough – successful candidates from the 15th July will be invited to a day with the sport on 22nd July, please prepare to be available on both interview dates.

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.