Sports Coordinator

We’re looking for an organised and proactive Sports Coordinator to join the Union of Brunel Students

This role plays a key part in the planning and delivery of competitive sport, ensuring that all Team Brunel clubs can successfully fulfil their fixtures and competitions throughout the year. Alongside this, you will support the development of over 40 student-led sports clubs, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging sporting experience for all students.

From coordinating weekly fixtures to delivering flagship events like Varsity, you’ll be central to keeping student sport running smoothly.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead on the coordination of fixtures and competitions, ensuring all Team Brunel clubs meet their commitments and manage competition administration, including entries, registrations and use of the BUCS Play app
• Coordinate logistics for fixtures, including transport, facilities, referees and match documentation
• Support the delivery of Varsity and other major sporting events
• Work closely with student club committees to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Support the development and growth of student sports clubs and participation opportunities across diverse communities
• Build partnerships with university departments and external organisations
• Ensure activities are delivered safely and in line with policies and procedures

What is the Job?

The Sports Coordinator will ensure that Brunel students have access to a positive and engaging sport and physical activity experience. The role coordinates and manages the Union’s sports clubs, acting as the main contact for approximately 40 student-led clubs.

The post holder will support the recruitment, training and development of student committees, enabling students to participate in sport while supporting club growth and sustainability. The role will also develop partnerships and opportunities that help clubs increase membership and engage a diverse student population.

The post holder will be responsible for day-to-day operational coordination of club activity whilst ensuring union processes are adhered to.

Who you are:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual who has a genuine passion for supporting students. As a key member of our team, you should possess exceptional organisational skills, enabling you to effectively manage your workload, prioritise tasks, and consistently meet deadlines. Essential attributes include a commitment to our organisation's values, and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. You should also be self-motivated, self-reliant, and exhibit a flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Why apply?

Because you're inspired by the opportunity to make a real difference in students’ lives.

As a Students’ Union and registered charity, our mission is simple but powerful: “To ensure every student thrives at Brunel”. We’re anything but corporate – a dynamic, values-driven team of passionate individuals committed to positive change. We work in an unconventional, energetic environment where creativity and purpose go hand in hand.

In return for your passion and commitment we offer a flexible and supportive workplace, and an excellent holiday allowance – all designed to help you thrive too.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. We’re building a diverse, inclusive team that reflects and champions the diversity of our student community.

And just so you know – your application will be read by a real person. We don’t use AI to screen candidates, because we genuinely care about getting to know you. So, when you apply, write your personal statement as if you're speaking directly to us. We’re looking forward to hearing your story.

BENEFITS

We offer a generous benefits package to reward our staff's hard work and commitment:

• Pension Scheme – statutory workplace pension scheme ‘NEST’.
• Generous holiday allowance - Generous holiday allowance - 25 days a year plus bank holidays (This will be pro rata'd for part-time employees). Additional days are usually given at Easter and Christmas in line with the University closure dates (usually about 5 additional days a year).
• Long service - 2 additional days leave will be given after 5 years continuous service
• TOTUM Card - All Union career staff are entitled to receive a TOTUM student discount card free of charge.
• Active@Brunel - Free membership to our social sports programme.
• On-site parking – Parking on campus at a low-cost rate.
• Flexible Working - The Union adopts a flexible working environment. This is a student-facing position and therefore requires on-site attendance during core service hours (10:00am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday). Due to the student-facing requirement of this role, remote working will only be considered on an occasional basis, when it does not impact service delivery or organisational needs.
• Hybrid working – The Union allows for the ability to occasionally work remotely, based on business need.
• Personal Development - The Union is fully committed to investing in your future. If you are interested in a training programme which you feel would benefit you within your current position you can submit a training request via your line manager.
• Employee assistance programme

KEY DATES

Applications close – 23:59 Sunday 26^th April 2026

Interviews – In Person Wednesday 6^th May 2026

OUR VALUES

At the Union of Brunel Students, our values are at the heart of everything we do. They guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define how we support our student community. We’re proud to stand by these principles:

• Driven by You           
• Open to All 
• Passionately positive            
• Integrity

These values are more than just words, they’re the foundation of our work and the reason we exist: “To ensure every student thrives at Brunel”.

To find out more about our values and how they influence life at the Union, visit our website.

PLEASE USE THE FORMS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPY FOR THE ROLE:

JOB PACK

APPLICATION FORM

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING FORM

Please return completed application forms, with the equal opportunities monitoring form to: ubs.recruitment@brunel.ac.uk

HOURS

37 hours per week

This is a student-facing position and therefore requires on-site attendance during core service hours (10:00am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday). Due to the student-facing requirement of this role, remote working will only be considered on an occasional basis, when it does not impact service delivery or organisational needs.

SALARY

£28,601 inclusive of London weighting £2,508.