Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Sport Business & Marketing

Leeds Beckett University is looking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Sport Business & Marketing to join our vibrant and collegiate Carnegie School of School.

We are seeking to appoint a collaboratively minded individual who wishes to use their knowledge and skills to make a positive difference to the people, communities and organisations we work with.  We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in the areas of digital marketing, sponsorship, and/or data analytics within the global sport industry. Ideally, with a PhD in a relevant area, you will have established or be working toward an independent research programme in a sport management related field.  Successful applicants will have experience in delivering research-led teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level and demonstrate a willingness to contribute to our knowledge exchange activities.

The Carnegie School of Sport is an increasingly attractive place for those wanting to work on projects of real-world significance that are co-produced with practitioners, industry experts and policy makers in the world of sport.  We aim to create conditions that ensure all colleagues experience personal growth around meaningful work.  To that end, we will support the post holder to develop direction, create energy and deliver success.

About Leeds Beckett University:

Founded in 1824 with over 100 years of quality teaching, we are one of the largest universities in the UK and one of the largest employers in our city. We are proud of our history and excited about our future.

One of our major assets in achieving our success is our people, who come from a range of social and cultural backgrounds. We are proud that our friendliness, warm welcome and professionalism are consistently commented on by our colleagues, students and partners. We are committed to investing in and further enhancing our teaching, research and knowledge exchange activities and welcome committed and talented people who want to join us.

Closing date: Friday 15^th May 2026 (23:59) Please note that you will not be able to edit or submit a part-completed application form after the closing date.

For more information and to apply please visit: https://tinyurl.com/3be6zz5a

Working here means you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.

We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.

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