Head of Sussexsport

Hours:

Full time or part time hours considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE/37.5 hours per week.

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).  

See current salary scales.

Expected Interview date: TBC

Expected start date: ASAP

About the role

The University of Sussex is seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking leader to drive the future of sport and active wellbeing on campus. 

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering an inclusive, engaging, innovative and commercially successful sports and physical activity offer that aligns with the University’s Sussex 2035 strategy, with a strong focus on human flourishing, wellbeing, and community belonging.

About you

As Head of Sussexsport, you will be responsible for ensuring that our sports and activity services are at the heart of student life, improving health, fitness, mental wellbeing, and social connection.  We need an individual with vision, who can anticipate future trends, rethink our sports provision to exceed student expectation, deliver commercial stability and maximise the use of our campus spaces for active wellbeing. The ability to engage both locally and nationally for partnerships and opportunities to enhance experience and commercial success.

For a strong leader, an innovator, a confident communicator, and a passionate advocate for student wellbeing, the University of Sussex is offering an incredible opportunity. The postholder will be experienced in the day-to-day delivery of a wide range of services and will have the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in order to build relationships to further grow and develop the offer of sport on campus.

About our Division

Please find further information regarding the division at: 

Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services: University of Sussex

About Sussexsport

This is an extremely exciting time to join Sussexsport with growing memberships, winning student teams and a sector leading ACTIVE Us program delivering activity and physical wellbeing to our students and staff seven days a week.

As Head of Sussexsport, you will play an integral role in leading and forging the new future of sport and active wellbeing at one of the south’s leading universities.  You will develop and create an active campus, enhancing student experience and ensuring the Sussexsport team deliver best in class customer support and advice across over 80 different sports and activities.

Facilities & Usage

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Why work here

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Further Key Information

Please contact Helen Power-Hosking (h.power-hosking@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply please click the 'Apply' button, above.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. 

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for sponsorship. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page  for further information about Visa Sponsorship. 

This role will require the successful applicant to undertake and pass a DBS check.

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