Performance and Participation Manager - 16298

Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Hours: Full-time at 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

Brunel University Sport www.brunel.ac.uk/sport

Are you passionate about student sport, fitness, and wellbeing? Ready to lead impactful initiatives that inspire participation and performance? Join Brunel University London as our next Performance and Participation Manager.

We're looking for an individual to lead the delivery of sport participation and performance programmes across campus. You'll play a vital role in engaging students, enhancing gym operations, and building partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop innovative programmes to boost student sport and fitness participation
• Oversee gym operations, staff development, and member retention
• Lead the Sports Scholarship and performance athlete programmes
• Collaborate closely with the Brunel Students’ Union on campaigns and events
• Build strategic partnerships with governing bodies, community organisations, and clubs
• Manage digital engagement and social media promotion for student sport

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in sport development, gym operations, and team leadership
• A track record in student engagement and partnership building
• Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills
• A collaborative and inclusive approach
• Passion for student wellbeing and physical activity

Why Brunel? Brunel University London is committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and active campus. Our values – Open, Courageous, and Inventive – guide everything we do. Join us in delivering meaningful experiences that change lives through sport and fitness.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support.

Closing date for applications: 8 September 2025

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All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under-represented in our workforce.

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