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.
College / Directorate
Directorate of Commercial Services
Department
Sports, Retail, Grounds, Science Park and Hotel
Full Time / Part Time
Full Time
Posted Date
18/08/2025
Closing Date
08/09/2025
Ref No
4918
Documents
- Job Description (Word , 51.48kb)
Position Title: Performance and Participation Manager - 16298
Department: Brunel Sport – Commercial Services
Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus
Salary: Grade G7 from: £40,757 to £44,179 per annum inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £47,921 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution (Pro-rata if Part-time)
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 a dynamic 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
For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk
If you have any technical issues please contact us at:
[email protected]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. 
