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Loughborough Sport
Full Time, Open Ended
Join us and be part of a vibrant communicty at Loughborough Univerity. Help shape the future workforce of sport.
Here's more about the role and what we're looking for:
At Loughborough Sport, we believe sport offers powerful opportunities to develop people. Through our Coach & Volunteer Academy (CVA), students gain practical experience, discover their strengths, and build the skills and confidence to become the sporting workforce of tomorrow.
We’re looking for a Senior Student Workforce Development Officer to help shape that journey - creating inspiring and developmental sports volunteering and placement opportunities, building connections with industry, and helping students turn their passion for sport into future careers.
If you bring a proven track record in volunteering, student development, or employability, alongside a passion for sport and developing its future workforce, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in one of the world’s leading sporting environments.
About the University:
At Lougborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for thise with the drive, the ambition and the determination to apply themselves in the persuit of better.
Why should you apply?
With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow. If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Natalia Marshall at n.marshall2@lboro.ac.uk
For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Application Process:
For further support with your application, please refer to our application guidance, which includes some top tips to help you when completing your application.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact Natalia Marshall. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
Closing Date: 29 November 2026
Interview Date: 9 December 2026
Our Benefits:
At Loughborough, our beneits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel as valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:
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 accross 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.