Programme Lead

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 575 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12^th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2025, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a new Programme Lead to join the University’s Student Services.

Working as part of the Sport Development Team you will lead the delivery and development of Physical Preparation for sports clubs and individual athletes across University of Glasgow. You will be responsible for the recruitment, development and mentorship of student interns to aid in the delivery and expansion of physical preparation support across student athletes and clubs.

You will be responsible for delivering improvement in the athlete physical standards and welfare and therefore ensuring the level of training days lost to injuries are minimised. In addition, you will lead and deliver Strength and Conditioning training qualifications providing opportunities for students to develop transversal skills and professional competencies along-side their degrees, whilst also enhancing the availability of skilled coaches to deliver programs.

In this role, you will work a variety of shifts, including, early mornings, evenings and occasional weekends to fulfil the requirements of the role.

This post is offered on a full time basis (35hrs per week), for up to 9 months from the start date

For more information and to apply please visit: Programme Lead · University of Glasgow

Closing date: 23:45 19^th July 2026

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
• An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions, benefits and discount packages.
• A flexible approach to working.
• A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs for more information.

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