Lecturer in Sports Management (Part Time) - Higher Education

Loughborough College is seeking an inspiring and knowledgeable Lecturer in Sports Management to join our forward-thinking Higher Education Sport Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the next generation of sports industry professionals and contribute to the continued success of one of the UK’s leading institutions for sport education.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching across a range of undergraduate modules in Sports Management.
• Support students in developing industry-ready skills through real-world projects, case studies, and applied learning.
• Develop and assess student learning through innovative teaching practices and applied learning strategies.  
• Contribute to the design, development, and continuous improvement of our Sports Management curriculum.
• Provide academic support to students, promoting an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Build and maintain industry links to enhance student experience and employability opportunities.

Essential Requirements:

• A master’s degree (MSc) in Sports Management or a closely related discipline (e.g. Sport Business, Sport Marketing, Sport Policy).
• Demonstrable experience in an applied sports industry setting (e.g. professional clubs, governing bodies, event management, sport development, sport marketing).
• A passion for education and the ability to motivate and engage students from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to continued professional development and a passion for education. 

Desirable:

• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE or equivalent), or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience of teaching in higher education and designing/assessing academic content.
• An active interest in research or industry engagement within the field of management.

At Loughborough College, we pride ourselves on combining academic excellence with real-world experience. We have a long-standing reputation for excellence in sport and education. Our sports department is nationally recognised for its teaching, facilities, and links to elite sport

The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. 

We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award. We actively encourage applications who are currently under-represented and where we are using positive action under the Equality Act. We welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey. 

Alongside our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

• A competitive pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• On-site parking
• One campus facility
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsided nursery fees
• Up to 44 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Well-being hours  
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.

We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship. 

If you require any support to apply for this job, please email recruitment@loucoll.ac.uk