Open Campus Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Active Young People team within Cardiff Met Sport. The team complement the wider work of the Physical Activity and Health team, in particular adopting a systems-based approach to engage young people in physical activity participation.

The Open Campus Coordinator will collaborate with schools across Cardiff, particularly within the Southern Arc, to identify gaps in sport and physical activity provision and co-design tailored Open Campus activities and initiatives. As an integral member of the Active Young People team, you will drive opportunities for young people and local communities to engage in high-quality sport and physical activity. With strategic alignment to the Cardiff Move More strategy, you will connect service users, national governing bodies, and closely work with academic teams within Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences (CSSHS) to enrich the student experience by facilitating meaningful placement opportunities with Cardiff Met Sport.

You will support by:

• Leading the development and delivery of the Open Campus framework, including a varied programme of cross-curricular activities for participants and students.
• Coordinating the involvement of primary and secondary schools in Open Campus activities within curricular and external placements.
• Line-managing the Open Campus placement students, ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of programmes.
• Collaborating with Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences (CSSHS) to achieve key outcomes set by the Open Campus Steering Group.
• Strengthening partnerships with National Governing Bodies, schools and community groups to enhance the Open Campus experience for students.
• Designing and delivering programmes aligned with the Health and Wellbeing Area of Learning and Experience (AoLE), incorporating feedback from teachers and pupils to improve services.
• Acting as a brand champion for the university by living our values and behaviours, and ensuring our work and approach is consistent with our values and best practice.

What you’ll bring:

Proven project and event management experience within sport and/or community development, alongside experience of developing and delivering sport programmes in community and school environments. You will also have knowledge of academic curriculum development and the new curriculum for Wales, especially within the Health and Wellbeing Area of Learning and Experience.

You'll also have:

• Experience in delivering inclusive provision and supporting diverse needs.
• Strong stakeholder relationship development skills, both internal and external.
• Excellent customer service experience with a focus on empathy and understanding.
• Strong problem-solving and creative thinking abilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the UK sport and physical activity landscape, key issues, and the sports development industry.
• Ability to create and implement marketing and communications strategies to support programme goals.
• Competency in following health and safety policies, writing risk assessments, and ensuring programme compliance.
• Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively within a team.

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Annual leave of 25 days Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

Contact us For more information about the role please contact Dan Hilltout on

DHilltout@cardiffmet.ac.uk.

All applications must be submitted online.

The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

Further details:    Job Description Swydd Ddisgrifiad

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.