Sports Administrator
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,344 to £26,338 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 July 2025 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Portsmouth |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REC00003686 |
Summary
The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.
Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.
Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.
The Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for sport who is looking to use their skills and experience to support the administration and delivery of our 34 Team UoP student sports clubs and physical activity programmes. The post holder will work closely with the student sports volunteers to provide support, and communicate regularly with the students to balance the needs of the students with the wider team and University requirements. The role will be required to help the sports clubs review and improve their sporting offer in line with their club delivery plans.
As a Sports Administrator, you will be responsible for working with the Sports Development team to provide administration and delivery support to student sports clubs in a wide range of areas such as competitions, fixtures, transport, affiliations, events, memberships, training, bookings, payments, and student volunteer recruitment and training.
We are seeking applications from individuals who have knowledge and understanding of student sport, sports administration experience, and experience of working with and supporting sports volunteers. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and the ability to relate well to students and staff.
This is a full-time role based at our new outstanding £57M Ravelin Sports Centre. The sports centre’s facilities include a 25m 8 lane swimming pool, 175 station fitness suites, climbing wall, ski simulator, café and community orchard set in historic parkland.
To support the delivery of University/Departmental events, activities and functions the post holder is expected to work flexibly to provide services to a range of customers. As a maximum the post holder may be needed to work 1-3 weekday evenings and 1 weekend day per month, as well as specific peak times per service.
Flexible and fractional working (a minimum of 30 hours per week) will be considered and can be discussed at interview. This is a student facing role but some hybrid working may be available.
For more information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification, or for an informal conversation please contact Sarah Taylor, Sports Development Manager, sarah.taylor@port.ac.uk.
Interviews are anticipated to be held between 8-11 August 2025.
Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:
Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
Generous pension scheme.
Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
Staff wellbeing programmes.
Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
Discounted learning.
Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits
UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement:
We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.
Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.
The Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for sport who is looking to use their skills and experience to support the administration and delivery of our 34 Team UoP student sports clubs and physical activity programmes. The post holder will work closely with the student sports volunteers to provide support, and communicate regularly with the students to balance the needs of the students with the wider team and University requirements. The role will be required to help the sports clubs review and improve their sporting offer in line with their club delivery plans.
As a Sports Administrator, you will be responsible for working with the Sports Development team to provide administration and delivery support to student sports clubs in a wide range of areas such as competitions, fixtures, transport, affiliations, events, memberships, training, bookings, payments, and student volunteer recruitment and training.
We are seeking applications from individuals who have knowledge and understanding of student sport, sports administration experience, and experience of working with and supporting sports volunteers. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and the ability to relate well to students and staff.
This is a full-time role based at our new outstanding £57M Ravelin Sports Centre. The sports centre’s facilities include a 25m 8 lane swimming pool, 175 station fitness suites, climbing wall, ski simulator, café and community orchard set in historic parkland.
To support the delivery of University/Departmental events, activities and functions the post holder is expected to work flexibly to provide services to a range of customers. As a maximum the post holder may be needed to work 1-3 weekday evenings and 1 weekend day per month, as well as specific peak times per service.
Flexible and fractional working (a minimum of 30 hours per week) will be considered and can be discussed at interview. This is a student facing role but some hybrid working may be available.
For more information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification, or for an informal conversation please contact Sarah Taylor, Sports Development Manager, sarah.taylor@port.ac.uk.
Interviews are anticipated to be held between 8-11 August 2025.
Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:
Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
Generous pension scheme.
Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
Staff wellbeing programmes.
Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
Discounted learning.
Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits
UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement:
We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.