Loughborough University

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Senior Coach Development Officer @ Loughborough University

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About this role

Package: Administrative Services grade 5 from £29588 to £34610 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

Job description

Loughborough Sport

Ready to help shape the future of sports coaching?

We're looking for an ambitious and inspiring coach developer to support the development of our student sports coaching workforce. You'll design and deliver impactful coach development programmes, build coaching pathways, and help students gain the skills, confidence and experience to succeed in coaching and the wider sport sector.

Working at the heart of one of the world's leading university sports environments, you'll play a key role in developing the next generation of sports coaches and strengthening a thriving coaching culture across Loughborough Sport. Experience in coach development, coach education or mentoring coaches will be essential.

If you're passionate about developing coaches and creating meaningful opportunities for others to thrive, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on the future of sports coaching at Loughborough.

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Contact for informal enquiries: Natalia Marshall, [email protected]

Closing date for receipt of applications: 8th September 2026

Interview date: 21st September 2026

Our Benefits

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme

Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities

Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.

Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.

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AcademicHigher EducationSports & LeisureProfessional / Managerial / Support Services

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