SOMERSET ACTIVITY AND SPORTS PARTNERSHIP

Sprints Coach - University Club Students

Role Summary: We are seeking a passionate and qualified Sprints Coach to deliver weekly training sessions for our sprinters on track. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in athletics coaching, a commitment to athlete development, and the ability to inspire and mentor athletes of varying skill levels. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact within a supportive university sports community.

• Location
• Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium, Leicester, LE2 7NQ
• Contact Name
• Miss Georgia Adams-Newton
• Contact Telephone
• 07522531523
• Contact Email
• georgiaadamsnewton@yahoo.co.uk

• Hours
• Part Time
• Contract
• (1 hour per week, from September 2025 to May 2026 (term times) and onwards)
• Placed On
• Thu 29th May, 2025
• Sport / Activity
• Running

About Sprints Coach - University Club Students

SPRINTS COACHING OPPORTUNITY

Post Title: Sprints Coach – University of Leicester Running and Athletics Club
Location: Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium, Leicester, LE2 7NQ
Hours of Work: Mondays, 6:30–7:30pm
Start Date: September 2025

Club Background:
The University of Leicester Running and Athletics Club is a vibrant student-led sports club focused on providing high-quality coaching, inclusive participation, and competitive opportunities in athletics. The club is looking to build on its success in sprint events by appointing a dedicated sprints coach who can support student athletes in reaching their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver athlete-centred sprint training sessions, tailored to different abilities.
Educate athletes on sprinting techniques, race strategy, and performance optimisation.
Monitor and assess athlete progress, providing constructive feedback.
Create a positive, inclusive, and motivating environment for all members.
Ensure athlete safety during sessions, adhering to best practice guidelines.
Liaise with club committee members regarding athlete development and session planning.
Stay current with coaching methodologies and developments in sprint training.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:

A recognised UK Athletics coaching qualification (minimum Athletics Coach/Level 2 or equivalent).
Strong knowledge of sprinting technique and conditioning.
Excellent communication and motivational skills.
Experience working with athletes in a club or university setting is desirable.
Commitment to promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and athlete welfare.

Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing and ambitious athletics club, based at a premier facility in Leicester. You'll play a key role in supporting student-athletes to improve, compete, and enjoy the sport.

How to Apply:
For further details or to express your interest, please contact: georgiaadamsnewton@yahoo.co.uk (Track Lead)
The exact amount per hour to be offered is yet to be confirmed, but likely between £15-30, depending on exprience level. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early expressions of interest are encouraged. Thanks!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From £20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 per week

Benefits: On-site parking
Work Location: In person

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PE and Sport Coach

The role involves PE and Sport delivery in primary schools in the Leicestershire/Warwickshire area. Please view the job description and personal specification found attached (or on our website - https://coach-unlimited.co.uk/job-vacancies/) for more detailed information.

• Location
• Leicestershire and Warwickshire, CV13 0JN
• Contact Name
• Dan Chapman
• Contact Telephone
• 01455393404
• Contact Email
• dan@coach-unlimited.co.uk

• Salary
• £0 £12.50 to £15.00 hourly.
• Hours
• Full Time
• Contract
• Contract/Temporary (Fixed term until July 2026)
• Placed On
• Fri 24th October, 2025
• Job Reference
• CU Oct 2025

About PE and Sport Coach

The role involves delivery in primary schools in the Leicestershire/Warwickshire area. Where possible, the timetable will reflect the home location of the successful candidate.

We are able to offer a timetable of between 20-32 hours weekly (to suit the successful candidate), 38-weeks term time only, plus up to 9 weeks during school holiday time.

£12.50 to £15.00 hourly, plus holiday pay and fuel allowance.

As soon as possible.

Interviews will take place immediately upon receipt of successful application.

The shortlisted candidate(s) will be invited to a formal interview which will include a practical observation.

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Casual Community Sports Coach

REPORTS TO: Various Programme Managers SALARY: Hourly rate paid at £14.00/hr for assistant coaches (minimum of NGB Level 1 qualification required to assist) and £17.00/hr for lead coaches (minimum of NGB Level 2 qualification required to lead). WORKING PATTERN: Discretional sessional hours per week (including evenings and weekends). DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: The Huddersfield Town Foundation, Leeds Road Sports Complex. FURTHER DETAILS: Permanent

• Location
• Huddersfield and the surrounding area, HD2 1YY
• Contact Name
• Louise Teasdale
• Contact Telephone
• 01484503773
• Contact Email
• recruitment@htafcfoundation.com

• Hours
• Casual Hours
• Placed On
• Mon 10th November, 2025
• Sport / Activity
• Football
• Job Reference
• CCSC_2025-26

About Casual Community Sports Coach

We are seeking purpose-driven Casual Community Sports Coaches to support the delivery of the Foundation's charitable programmes across Education & Sport. These roles will be crucial in supporting children in educational & community settings across Kirklees—ensuring our community can GROW through learning and opportunity, BELONG through connection and inclusion, and THRIVE through improved wellbeing.

As a Casual Coach you must be well-organised with the ability to plan and deliver engaging and fun sessions that are relevant to the participants and the overarching aims of our projects. You must be passionate about using the power of sport to engage with and inspire people of different ages and from different backgrounds. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also essential to this role.

Supporting Documents:

Recruitment Pack Casual Community Sports Coach (PDF, 422.1 Kb)

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Fitness Coach

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Fitness Coach to join the Loughborough Sport team. You will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and energetic environment that inspires our students and customers to engage in health and fitness activities at industry-leading standards!

• Location
• Loughborough, LE11 3TU
• Contact Name
• Greg Handsley
• Contact Email
• g.handsley@lboro.ac.uk

• Salary
• £24794 to £26230 per annum. Subject to annual pay award and a shift allowance of 12.5% term time and 5% vacation time
• Hours
• Full Time
• Contract
• Permanent
• Placed On
• Thu 4th December, 2025
• Closes
• 11:45pm - Sun 4th January, 2026
• Job Reference
• REQ251062

About Fitness Coach

Full time and open ended

Shift allowance of 12.5% term time and 5% vacation time

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Fitness Coach to join the Loughborough Sport team. You will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and energetic environment that inspires our students and customers to engage in health and fitness activities at industry-leading standards. As part of our front-line delivery team, you will provide exceptional customer care, deliver innovative fitness programmes, and support participants to achieve their physical activity goals. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards within the facility, offering expert fitness advice, and helping to create a vibrant, engaging atmosphere that reflects the Loughborough Sport brand.

This role is ideal for someone with a passion for helping others, strong communication and customer service skills, and a proactive, 'can do' attitude. You will contribute to group exercise delivery, fitness consultations, safe equipment use, and be a positive presence on the gym floor, supporting both individual users and our Student Gym Activators. We are looking for someone who leads by example, maintains a strong knowledge of industry trends, and is committed to ongoing professional development.

For more information on the role and to apply please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

For informal enquiries, please contact Greg Handsley, Facility Manager (Gyms) at g.handsley@lboro.ac.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 4th January 2026

Loughborough University is committed to achieving equity and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As one of the country's leading universities we understand the importance of investing in our staff and their professional development. Click here to find out more.

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Director of Yorkshire Tennis Limited

WE'RE HIRING DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY Yorkshire Tennis Limited is looking to strengthen its board of directors by recruiting talented and experienced individuals who can bring fresh perspectives and energy to the team. We are committed to opening up tennis and padel to make our sports truly inclusive. We therefore welcome candidates from as broad a range of backgrounds as possible. So, tell us about you and what you can offer that will help develop the sports of tennis and padel in Yorkshire. For more information about the role and how to apply, visit yorkshiretennis.org.uk Closing date for applications is Monday 19/1/26

• Location
• online, meetings held around Yorkshire, LS11 5DJ
• Contact Name
• Janet Curvis
• Contact Telephone
• 07778 490165
• Contact Email
• secretary@yorkshiretennis.org.uk

• Placed On
• Tue 9th December, 2025
• Closes
• 12:00am - Mon 19th January, 2026
• Sport / Activity
• Tennis

About Director of Yorkshire Tennis Limited

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University of Huddersfield Women's Basketball 1st Team Head Coach

We are looking for a passionate Women's Basketball coach to join our vibrant student team. If you thrive on developing athletes and creating a positive student experience, this could be your next destination!

• Location
• Student Central, Queensgate Campus HD1 3DH, HD1 3DH
• Contact Name
• James Bartholomew
• Contact Email
• j.bartholomew@hud.ac.uk
• Organisation
• Huddersfield Students' Union

• Salary
• £25 per Hour
• Hours
• Part Time
• Contract
• Contract/Temporary
• Organisation
• Huddersfield Students' Union
• Placed On
• Wed 3rd December, 2025
• Closes
• 12:00am - Sun 4th January, 2026
• Sport / Activity
• Basketball
• Interview Date
• Thu 8th January, 2026

About University of Huddersfield Women's Basketball 1st Team Head Coach

The post holder will deliver quality coaching, management and organisation to the University of Huddersfield Women's Basketball 1st Team. This team competes in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS). This role will primarily be responsible for the coaching of the team, as well as leading on mentoring student coaches, the club trial process and linking with other club coaches. The teams train once a week at Student Central, Queensgate campus and play across the Northern region on a Wednesday afternoon in BUCS.

The University of Huddersfield and the West Yorkshire Hawks are collaborating to establish an elite performance basketball program at the university, therefore additional support through this program will be provided for the role.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver an effective coaching programme that helps improve the performance and experience of playing members.

• Plan and deliver an effective pre-season in September and after the mid-season break in January.

• Lead the 1st team with input from the assistant coach, team captains to select playing squads and maintain a transparent selection processes and pathways between squads.

• Assist in recruiting students to engage with coaching opportunities, providing opportunities where appropriate to coach within the club.

• Mentor student coaches within the club and offer support where appropriate to members who wish to undertake coaching qualifications or opportunities within the Coaching Pathway.

• Provide regular information and status reports, as agreed with the Students' Union, on team and club performance and progress.

• Work closely with ActiveHud, West Yorkshire Hawks, the Students' Union and committee members to assist with the development of Women's Basketball at The University of Huddersfield.

• To ensure all sessions comply with Health and Safety.

• To work within an equal opportunities framework.

Application Process

Please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter (Max 500 words) to: su.jobs@hud.ac.uk

• Application Deadline Date: Sunday 4th January 2026

• Interview Date: Wednesday 7th & Thursday 8th January 2026

• Start Date: Monday 12th January 2026

Got any questions about the role? Why not contact our Sports Development Coordinator James at: J.Bartholomew@hud.ac.uk

Supporting Documents:

Womens Basketball Job Pack (PDF, 1.2 Mb)

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Head of Programmes

Kick It Out, football’s leading equality and inclusion organisation, is seeking a Head of Programmes to oversee the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of our education, talent development, and community programmes. This role is ideal for someone with deep experience working within football environments, particularly with clubs and County FAs, and who understands the realities and challenges across the game from grassroots to elite levels.

• Location
• Nationwide, EC1V 9DD
• Contact Email
• info@kickitout.org

• Salary
• £50,000 - £60,000
• Hours
• Full Time
• Contract
• Permanent
• Placed On
• Mon 15th December, 2025
• Closes
• 12:00am - Tue 6th January, 2026
• Sport / Activity
• Football

About Head of Programmes

As Head of Programmes, you will manage our full programme portfolio, ensuring high-quality delivery, meaningful impact, and strong alignment with our mission to make football a more inclusive, equitable space. You'll lead a team focused on delivering innovative, accessible, and engaging initiatives in collaboration with clubs, community partners, and key stakeholders across the industry.

You'll play a central role in strengthening relationships across the football ecosystem, ensuring our programmes reflect industry needs and reach the participants and environments where they can make the greatest difference.

For further information and details on how to apply please click the link below.

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Head of Performance Support

Loughborough Sport is home to a globally unique ecosystem where elite performance meets cutting-edge research and innovation. From Olympic champions to student-athletes, our story is one of ambition, collaboration, and impact.

• Location
• Loughborough, LE11 3TU
• Contact Name
• Olivia Murphy
• Contact Email
• O.E.Murphy@lboro.ac.uk
• Organisation
• Loughborough University

• Salary
• £47389 to £56535 per annum. Subject to annual pay award
• Hours
• Full Time
• Contract
• Permanent
• Organisation
• Loughborough University
• Placed On
• Mon 15th December, 2025
• Closes
• 12:00am - Sun 11th January, 2026

About Head of Performance Support

We are seeking a visionary Head of Performance Support to shape and deliver integrated services that underpin success at the highest level. This is your opportunity to drive excellence in sport science, strength and conditioning, and sports medicine, creating pathways for emerging practitioners and fostering partnerships that elevate performance across our world-class environment.

For further details and information on how to apply please click on the link below.

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Programme Manager - Nature Towns and Cities

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Programme Manager to lead and deliver Nature Towns and Cities - Roots to Healthy Places: Nature Connections in Luton, an ambitious new initiative funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This flagship programme will strengthen connections between people and nature across Luton, with a particular focus on supporting underrepresented communities, including young people, people with disabilities and South Asian communities, to access, enjoy and shape their local green spaces.

• Location
• Luton Council, LU1 2BQ
• Organisation
• Luton Borough Council

• Salary
• £47,181 to £50,269 plus £3,203 car benefit allowance
• Hours
• Full Time
• Contract
• Contract/Temporary (Fixed Term/Secondment for 24 months)
• Organisation
• Luton Borough Council
• Placed On
• Thu 18th December, 2025
• Closes
• 12:00am - Fri 16th January, 2026

About Programme Manager - Nature Towns and Cities

This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 24 months. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Programme Manager to lead and deliver Nature Towns and Cities - Roots to Healthy Places: Nature Connections in Luton, an ambitious new initiative funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This flagship programme will strengthen connections between people and nature across Luton, with a particular focus on supporting underrepresented communities, including young people, people with disabilities and South Asian communities, to access, enjoy and shape their local green spaces.

The project will engage communities who currently face barriers to using and benefitting from green spaces, offering opportunities to co-create improvements and take part in a range of cultural and physical activities that enhance health and wellbeing. It also includes a full survey of council-owned land to inform nature recovery priorities and develop new opportunities for investment in nature.

As Programme Manager, you will lead and coordinate all aspects of this multi-partner initiative. This includes managing delivery, building strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, overseeing community engagement, and ensuring all National Lottery Heritage Fund requirements are met. You will line manage a Volunteering Officer and contractors, lead project communications, and identify new income streams for nature conservation, such as biodiversity credits. You will also be responsible for programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting within the Climate Change Service.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

About you

You will be an experienced and confident project and programme manager, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and in line with value-for-money principles. You have demonstrable experience in managing, commissioning, and overseeing projects, including heritage or biodiversity-related initiatives, and in leading project teams, motivating others and driving consistent performance. You are skilled in programme and change management, maintaining quality assurance systems, performance frameworks, and transformational change projects.

You are adept at developing clear project plans, business cases, and contract or project documentation, and can produce dashboards and workflows to ensure compliance and performance. You can prepare and deliver clear, compelling reports and presentations, and possess strong knowledge of relevant policy and legislative requirements. You bring a strategic yet practical approach, ensuring projects achieve key performance targets while delivering meaningful outcomes for communities and stakeholders.

About us

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough

Application Process

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.

Benefits

We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:

- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

How to apply

We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!

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Marketing & Communications Officer

SASP are looking for an enthusiastic and driven marketing and communications officer to support SASP’s communications work, with a specific focus around children and young people. The Marketing and Communications Officer will play an important role in boosting the effectiveness and reach of SASP’s communications and develop this area.

• Contact Name
• Sarah Coleman
• Contact Telephone
• 01823653990
• Contact Email
• recruitment@sasp.co.uk
• Organisation
• SASP

• Salary
• £24,264 to £26,008
• Hours
• Full Time
• Contract
• Permanent
• Organisation
• SASP
• Placed On
• Fri 19th December, 2025
• Closes
• 12:00pm - Tue 6th January, 2026
• Interview Date
• Thu 15th January, 2026

About Marketing & Communications Officer

To assist the Strategic Communications Manager to support SASP's communications work, with a specific focus around children and young people. The Marketing and Communications Officer will play an important role in boosting the effectiveness and reach of SASP's communications and develop this area within a leading sport and physical activity development agency.

To support our strategy, Somerset Moves we are growing our communications team, as we look to develop campaigns that help raise awareness, generate excitement and inspire us to be active and improve the health and lives of people in Somerset.

They will primarily be responsible for managing external communications through newsletters and social media, website management and digital transformation, and leading instrumental behaviour change campaigns.

We are looking for someone to join our enthusiastic and high performing team, who ideally has a background and relevant experience in digital, communications or journalism. They will have an eye for detail, be a creative thinker, have good communication skills and bring passion to this role.

Supporting Documents:

Marketing And Communications Officer CYP JD 2025 (PDF, 132.6 Kb)

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Physiotherapist

Leicestershire County Cricket Club (LCCC) is recruiting a HCPC registered Physiotherapist to join our Sports Science and Medicine Department. This is a 0.5FTE fixed term role based at the Upton Steel County Ground (LE2 8EB), with regular travel throughout the cricket season (April – October), including occasional overnight stays. The successful candidate would need to be adaptive, fulfilling physiotherapy duties across the Senior Men, Tier 2 Women and Academy Squads and report to the Head of Sports Science and Medicine.

• Location
• Leicester, LE28EB
• Contact Name
• Mrs Sharron Hunter
• Contact Telephone
• +447398758158
• Contact Email
• hr.gov@leicestershireccc.co.uk

• Hours
• Part Time
• Contract
• Contract/Temporary (Fixed term 1st April-30th September 2026)
• Placed On
• Tue 16th December, 2025
• Closes
• 12:00pm - Tue 30th December, 2025
• Sport / Activity
• Cricket

About Physiotherapist

Main Duties:

• Fulfil the role of a chartered physiotherapist in the prevention, diagnosis and rehabilitation of all injuries.
•Provide pitch-side physiotherapy cover for fixtures and training across professional men's, Tier 2 women and academy squads throughout the season.
•Manage all injury cases proactively, communicating clearly with coaching staff and wider MDT when required.
•Complete and maintain good clinical records using the Athlete Management System (AMS), sharing with other health professionals as required
•Collaborate with the Head of Sports Science and Medicine and Club Doctor to manage complex injuries using good evidence-based practice
•Assist with musculoskeletal screening and injury risk profiling to develop individualised preparation plans.
•Carry out other duties appropriate to the role as directed by the Head of Sports Science and Medicine / Lead physiotherapist.

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Move More Coordinator (2 posts)

Derbyshire Dales District Council are recruiting two new Move More Coordinators to join our team and deliver our new Move More Derbyshire Dales Strategy which is currently in co-production. The 2 roles are part time and will deliver a variety of physical activities across the Derbyshire Dales. This position will include weekend and evening delivery when required.

• Location
• Derbyshire Dales District Council, Town Hall, Bank Road, Matlock, DE4 3NN
• Contact Name
• Katie Burns
• Contact Telephone
• 01629 761 389
• Contact Email
• katie.burns@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

• Salary
• £25,989 to £27,254 Grade 5: (SCP 6 - 9) £25,989 - £27,254 per annum, pro rata
• Hours
• Part Time
• Contract
• Contract/Temporary (Temporary - Due to funding until 31st March 2027)
• Placed On
• Wed 17th December, 2025
• Closes
• 12:00am - Sun 18th January, 2026
• Sport / Activity
• Tennis,Multi-Activity
• Job Reference
• JOB/25/03875
• Interview Date
• Wed 4th February, 2026

About Move More Coordinator (2 posts)

Contract 1: Starts Immediately to 31st March 2027 (Temporary Contract – subject to funding).
Contract 2: Starts 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 (Temporary Contract – subject to funding).
The Move More Coordinators will deliver sports and activities to all ages and abilities. Targeting different groups from the inactive, people with long term conditions or disabilities, women and girls, youth diversionary, events and festivals, and sports specific programmes e.g. Tennis & Pickleball.

We're looking for great communication skills, lots of energy and a proactive leadership style that will positively enhance people's experience of sport and physical activity. We are looking for self-motivated and dedicated individuals, passionate about sport and physical activity and their ability to engage people across all ages. We welcome applications from those who thrive on new challenges and the opportunity to make change, while demonstrating empathy and understanding of challenges and barriers to participation.

The successful candidate should hold a Level 2 National Governing Body coaching certificate and be capable to lead sessions independently.

The successful candidates will have knowledge and experience of creating and delivering engaging activity sessions and working collaboratively with partners. You will need to be bold and innovative, have excellent organisational, communication and partnership working skills.

This position is based in the Sports Development section of the Community Development department in the District Council Offices, Matlock. However, the majority of the work will be out in the community.

If you are unable to apply online, please contact Oana Bradley on 01629 761155 or email humanresources@derbyshiredales.gov.uk for an application form.

We do not accept CV's

For further information about the role please e-mail/call katie.burns@derbyshiredales.gov.uk (The office is closed for enquiries between 19th December and the 5th January). Tel: 01629 761 389

Provisional Interview Date: Wednesday 04 and Thursday 05 February 2026

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Head of Strategy and Business Optimisation

Are you ready to shape the future of sport strategy at the world’s leading sports university? Loughborough Sport is home to a globally unique ecosystem where elite performance meets an unrivalled student experience. From Olympic champions to inclusive participation, our story is one of ambition, innovation, and impact.

• Location
• Loughborough, LE11 3TU
• Contact Name
• Lou Gear
• Contact Email
• L.Gear@lboro.ac.uk
• Organisation
• Loughborough University

• Salary
• £59966 to £67468 per annum
• Hours
• Full Time
• Contract
• Contract/Temporary
• Organisation
• Loughborough University
• Placed On
• Mon 15th December, 2025
• Closes
• 12:00am - Sun 11th January, 2026

About Head of Strategy and Business Optimisation

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Strategy & Business Optimisation to lead the design and delivery of our sport strategy, driving organisational excellence and innovation during a pivotal 12-month appointment. This is your opportunity to influence performance, participation, commercial growth, and operational efficiency at a university ranked #1 globally for sports-related subjects.

For further details and information on how to apply please click on the link below.

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Senior Marketing & Communications Manager

We are seeking an experienced, energetic Communication and Marketing leader who can really land the mission and impact of our work.

• Contact Email
• info@coachcore.org.uk

• Salary
• £42,500- £45,500
• Hours
• Full Time
• Contract
• Permanent
• Placed On
• Fri 19th December, 2025
• Closes
• 12:00am - Wed 14th January, 2026

About Senior Marketing & Communications Manager

In this exciting role, you'll work across teams, supporting our mission to:

• Develop a Marketing and Communications strategic and operational plan, that will cover all social and digital routes so we can grow and engage our audiences and market a variety of products and our programme.
• Bring to life the stories of our apprentices and programme graduates, and fostering a culture of storytelling across a range of media
• Engage our audience with campaigns that we device or collaborate in
• Lead on all aspects of marketing across our website, social media, and email, including the development of bespoke automated journeys for specific audiences and creating content that our existing audiences will engage with and drive the growth of our target audiences.
• Support the Director of Fundraising and Marketing to oversee communications and marketing for new philanthropic and commercial opportunities
• Develop marketing assets (digital and print) that can be used across the team and by external stakeholders.
• Be the custodian of our brand and develop a strong brand identify and position that can enable us to be well-positioned to attract our three core audiences that are funders, employer partners and young people.

For further information and details on how to apply please click on the link below.

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Head of Income Generation

Looking to provide strategic leadership to grow and diversify Somerset Cricket Foundation’s income streams with particular focus on developing high value fundraising, we’re looking for someone to strengthen our grassroots community and public fundraising activities. Leading on developing and implementing a multi-channel income generation strategy and prioritising high value income streams, this role will be pivotal to the growth and development of Somerset Cricket Foundation.

• Location
• Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, TA1 1JT
• Contact Name
• Maralyn Smith
• Contact Email
• maralyn.smith@somersetcricketfoundation.org

• Salary
• Competitive
• Hours
• Full Time
• Contract
• Permanent
• Placed On
• Thu 11th December, 2025
• Closes
• 12:00am - Mon 5th January, 2026
• Interview Date
• Mon 12th January, 2026

About Head of Income Generation

The Head of Income Generation will provide strategic leadership to grow and diversify Somerset Cricket Foundation's income streams with particular focus on developing high value fundraising, whist strengthening our grassroots community and public fundraising activities.

The role will sit within the Senior Leadership Team and is key to delivering our new strategy build around the following pillars:

• Clubs, Leagues and Facilities – providing the best possible support to clubs and leagues allowing them to grow and thrive
• Healthy Communities – using physical activity and cricket to create opportunities for positive social change that unifies and builds social cohesion.
• Education – ensuring Children and Young People have access to high quality opportunities to participate in cricket.
• Women & Girls – deliver equity for Women and Girls to play by providing exciting opportunities for clubs to thrive.
• Governance & Leadership – striving to be the leading sports charity which delivers outstanding impactful outcomes for all.

To realise our vision there needs to be significant growth and diversity in our income. The Head of Income Generation will play a critical role in make our vision possible.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership:

• Lead the development and implementation of a multi-channel income generation strategy, aligned with the Charity's long-term goals and values.
• Prioritise growth in high value income streams, to maximise donor, partnership potential of giving, community fund raising and events and legacies.
• Embed a support-centric culture across all our income streams, ensuring positive and long-lasting relationships with our supporters/ donors and wider community.
• Contribute to the wider strategic direction and leadership of the charity as a member of the senior leadership team.
• Report to the Managing Director and Board on performance, risk and opportunities across all areas of income generation.

Philanthropy and Partnerships:

• Lead on philanthropic income development, through the creation of compelling cases for support and deep, personalised engagement with major donors, corporate partners and trusts.
• Build a sustainable pipeline of high-value supporters and partnerships.
• Personally cultivate and manage a portfolio of senior level relationships.

Public Fund Raising and Community Engagement:

Develop and grow innovative public fund raising including:
• Individual giving and legacies – building a long-term pipeline of committed supporters with a focus on regular giving, digital engagement ad gifts in wills.
• Community fund raising – empowering supporters and volunteers to raise funds locally and through grassroots activities
• Challenge events and fundraising events – developing inspiring, high-quality events that drive income and engagement.
• Partnerships – develop long lasting partnerships with local corporate sponsors to enable sustainability of programme delivery

Financial and operational management:

• Set and manage budgets across all fundraising streams, ensuring robust financial management and accurate forecasting
• Monitor and evaluate performance using data and insight, driving continuous improvement and informed decision making

External Engagement and Representation:

• Act as senior ambassador for Somerset Cricket Foundation alongside Managing Director with key donors, stakeholders and networks.
• Build and maintain relationships with sector peers, partners and collaborators to share learning and enhance innovation.
• Monitor and respond to external fundraising trends, policy developments and sector insights to inform strategy and tactics.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

• Ensure equality, diversity and inclusion and the voices of those supported by Somerset Cricket Foundation and SCCC are considered in all aspects of income generation work.

Charity Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership as part of the senior leadership team, including at times deputising for the Managing Director when required.
• Ensure that all activities within the remit of the role comply with relevant legislation, regulation and the charities policies and procedures.
• Share expertise and give recommendations on legislative and regulatory requirement and best practice across the scope of the role.
• Ensure the safe, secure and ethical use of all data and information you access. This includes protecting sensitive data, following charity policies and legal requirements and ensuring information is only used for the right purposes.
• Role model best practices, always fostering a culture of responsible data use
• Represent the charity as required at events
• Role model proactive, positive behaviours in line with the charity's values and uphold the reputation and integrity of the charity.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven track record of senior leadership in income generation, with significant success
in philanthropy and at least one of the following: corporate partnership, trusts and foundations, legacies.
• Strong experience in public fundraising, with understanding of community fundraising, events and individual giving strategies.
• Track record of delivering and exceeding income targets across a diverse range of income streams.
• Experience of leading strategy development, managing significant budgets and reporting at Board level.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulation, GDPR and ethical fundraising practices
• Strategic thinking with strong commercial acumen, with a track record of converting this into practice.
• Skilled relationship builder, able to engage confidently with major donors, corporate partners, volunteers and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to build high performing inclusive teams.
• Data literate, with clear understanding of how to interpret data to drive fund raising strategy and performance.
• Confident communicator and ambassador, internally and externally with excellent influencing and presentation skills.
• Comfortable operating collaboratively with senior leadership team, with shared accountability for organisational success.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pension Contributions: Staff are automatically enrolled into our Group Personal Pension Plan after three months

Annual Leave: A full-time annual entitlement of 25 days and 8 public bank holidays.

Additional Benefits:
• Membership to Somerset County Cricket Club and 2 tickets per game at the Cooper Associates County Ground
• Flexible hybrid working (3 days office based)
• Death in Service policy
• Company events & social activities
• CPD opportunities
• Business mileage

HOW TO APPLY

If you have questions about the appointment and would find it helpful to have an informal conversation, please contact Managing Director, Maralyn Smith on maralyn.smith@somersetcricketfoundation.org and we will be happy to arrange a call.

To apply for this position, simply complete the application form below. Please provide as much detail as possible in your application responses. In addition to the application form, please feel free to upload a copy of your CV for review where directed.

NEXT STEPS

Closing date: Monday 5 January 2026 at midnight

Interviews:
• Preliminary interviews online : w/c Monday 12 January 2026
• Final Panel interviews face to face: w/c Monday 19 January 2026

Please view Job Pack before applying here: https://issuu.com/somersetcricketfoundation/docs/head_of_income_generation

Supporting Documents:

Head Of Income Generation Compressed (PDF, 430.5 Kb)

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